Wednesday, February 17, 2016

OMEGA – Seamaster Aqua Terra “PyeongChang 2018” Limited Edition















OMEGA OLYMPIC Seamaster Aqua Terra “PyeongChang 2018Limited Edition


With two years until the Olympic Winter Games reach South Korea, 
OMEGA is celebrating the countdown with an exclusive and stunning timepiece.

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Following on from OMEGA’s proud history of Olympic Timekeeping, the renowned Swiss watch brand is already looking forward to continuing their illustrious role at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018. To celebrate the “two year” countdown, a highly-collectable watch has been crafted with several unique details.

The OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra “PyeongChang 2018Limited Edition is a timepiece that captures all the original innovation and beauty of the current Aqua Terra 150M collection. However, for this model, the additional focus is firmly on the momentous sporting event.

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THE DIAL
The first noticeable difference is the addition of the event name. Using the five colours of the iconic Olympic Rings, the words “PYEONGCHANG 2018 have been inscribed on the minute track of the popular blue PVD dial.
Incredibly, the 20 and the 18 are perfectly aligned with the exact minute indexes. This is a very unique coincidence that cannot be repeated in our lifetime.

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THE CASE
The transparent sapphire crystal caseback includes the official “Olympic Games PyeongChang 2018 logo. On the side of the case, the limited edition number has been engraved. This will be one of only 2018 limited edition numbers made available.

DESIGN AND INNOVATION
The 41mm timepiece, including the case and the metal bracelet, has been created in stainless steel. The typical “teak concept” pattern of the Aqua Terra dial is included and, at its heart, the watch is powered by the Master Co-Axial movement 8500.

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When it is launched, the OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra “PyeongChang 2018” Limited Edition will be presented in its own Olympic themed box, and will take its place amongst OMEGA’s renowned history of collectable Olympic themed watches.

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Technical Data

SPECIALITIES
OLYMPIC COLLECTION


Model: Seamaster Aqua Terra “PyeongChang 2018Limited Edition

Reference: 522.10.42.21.03.001

MOVEMENT
Caliber: Omega 8500
Self-winding movement with Co-Axial escapement.
Resistant to magnetic fields greater than 15,000 gauss.
Free sprung-balance with silicon balance spring, two barrels mounted in series, automatic winding in both directions.
Bridges and the oscillating weight are decorated with exclusive Geneva waves in arabesque 
Power reserve: 60 hours
CRYSTAL
Domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with
anti-reflective treatment on both sides
WATCH CASE & DIAL
Case: Steel
Case Diameter: 41.5 mm
Dial: Blue
WATCH WATER RESISTANCE
15 bar (150 metres / 500 feet)
FEATURES
Anti-magnetic
Chronometer
Date
Screw-in crown
Transparent case back
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Backes & Strauss – Berkeley Emperor Brilliant Tourbillon

















Backes & StraussBerkeley Emperor Brilliant Tourbillon Rose Gold Unique Piece NEW

The Emperor Brilliant Tourbillon
PIECE UNIQUE

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The Berkeley Emperor Brilliant Tourbillon is the first Backes & Strauss wristwatch crafted with a special bespoke hand-winding skeleton tourbillon movement.

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The tourbillon is set in a bespoke frame decorated by Backes & Strauss’ signature arrows motif, inspired by the arrows pattern visible when viewing an Ideal Cut diamond from above the crown.

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The frame housing the tourbillon does a complete rotation every 60 seconds. The bespoke hand-winding tourbillon movement is housed in a frame that is attached to the case at 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 o’ clock, set with specially-cut tapered diamonds.

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The central inner frame which resembles the same shape as the case has been set with Baguette-Cut diamonds. A polished diamond in profile is set at twelve o’ clock. The movement has a power reserve of 72 hours.

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The Berkeley Emperor Brilliant Tourbillon is limited to one piece rose gold and one piece in white gold. Later in 2016, two additional unique pieces will be unveiled, both invisibly set with Baguette diamonds on the case. The first will be fitted with a bespoke diamond-set bracelet and the latter with an alligator leather strap.

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The first venture of Backes & Strauss into a tourbillon wristwatch is truly a meeting of the masters, where the master diamond setter and polisher, and the master watchmaker combine their shared passion for mathematical precision to create a collection of veritable masterpieces both inside and out.

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Technical details:

Size: 45 mm  
Case: 18 carat Rose or White gold case set with 2 rows of white diamond
Dial: Skeleton dial
Bridges set with Baguette-cut diamonds at 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 o’ Clock.
Crown: One Ideal Cut diamond “The Jewel in the Crown” - 0.12 cts
Hands: Sword-shaped hands with superwhite luminova
Movement: bespoke hand-winding skeleton tourbillon movement
Display: Hours and minutes
Strap: Alligator leather strap
Total carats:  
602 diamonds  –  10.46 cts

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CONTACT
For further press information, please contact
Florence Bull: T. +44 (0) 207 629 5714 
E fb@backesandstrauss.com
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TEL: +44 (0) 207 518 2585
Email: info@backesandstrauss.com
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