Friday, February 19, 2016

Carl F. Bucherer – PATRAVI TravelTec and Concept Car “Σtos“


















Carl F. BuchererPATRAVI TravelTec GMT Black Chronograph and Concept Car “Σtos“ 

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A successful cooperation
Carl F. Bucherer teams up with its new Patravi TravelTec in Black and Rinspeed’s latest Concept Car “Σtos“.

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The brand new watch model by Carl F. Bucherer in their Patravi TravelTec family is installed right in the middle of the dashboard in the latest Rinspeed concept car Σtos. It is their philosophy that binds Carl F. Bucherer and Rinspeed: The everlasting quest for technological innovation, progressive ideas and materials. “We’ve been successfully cooperating with Rinspeed for many years. The realization of a shared vision relating to aesthetics and technology is crucial to both of us”, expresses Sascha Moeri, CEO of Carl F. Bucherer. “Together we create movements in time.”

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A smart caliber at the core


The new Patravi TravelTec in Black is the ideal timepiece for frequent travelers. The simultaneous display of three time zones in combination with a chronograph is unparalleled. The clearly arranged dial allows for registering the different timezones at a glance. In addition, the patented monopusher makes it possible to swiftly switch between Eastern and Western travel direction. However, at the heart of the matter, the chronometer-certified, in-house caliber CFB 1901.1 beats away.

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A tough yet velvety black shell

The DLC coating of the new black Patravi TravelTec that is applied in a complex, multi-stage process embraces the resilience and lightness of carbon. The wafer-thin, crystalline carbon structure ensures an especially high scratch resistance and shock absorption.

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Optically, the timepiece convinces with the deep, matt black color that is created by the used percentage of carbon. The design is completed by a black dial on top of which instruments such as the light colored totalizator, indices and scales create a neat look.

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An exclusive watchwinder

In the concept car, the Patravi TravelTec is placed in a special display case that swings from right to left in regular intervals, winding the automatic caliber back up. Σtos itself, however, is the great watch winder: When the car is in motion, the energy of the movement also powers the new black Patravi TravelTec.

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In case of an incoming call, the camera, built sideways into the special display case, swivels to the speaker. The times of the Patravi TravelTec are then displayed digitally in both driver displays, from East to the West.

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A watch in utter, satiny matt black for an unforgettable performance: the new black model of the Patravi TravelTec that does not merely dazzle, but truly impresses.

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Technical specifications

Facts & Figures PATRAVI TravelTec GMT Chronograph Black DLC coating

Reference: 00.10620.12.33.21   
Stainless steel Black DLC coating - Bracelet Black DLC
 
Movement:

Automatic caliber CFB 1901.01,
Diameter 28,6 mm, height 7.3 mm,
39 jewels, power reserve 42 hours
Functions:
Chronograph: hour, minute and second counters,
Three time zones, date, hour, minute, second
Case:
Stainless steel Black DLC coating
Diameter 46.6 mm
Height 15.5 mm
Screwed crown
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water-resistant to 50 m (5ATM),
Strap/Bracelet:
Stainless steel bracelet with DLC coating,
folding clasp in stainless steel with DLC coating


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For further information please contact:
Press center
Carl F. Bucherer
Langensandstrasse 27
CH-6002 Lucerne
Tel. +41 41 369 70 70
Fax +41 41 369 70 72
E-mail: presscenter@carl-f-bucherer.com
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Thursday, February 18, 2016

ARNOLD & SON – HM Double Hemisphere Perpetual Moon














ARNOLD & SON Royal Collection HM Double Hemisphere Perpetual Moon Red Gold Blue Guilloché Dial NEW

Royal Collection – HM

In true Arnold & Son tradition, the brand has released an evolution of its alluring and precise HM Perpetual Moon. The new HM Double Hemisphere Perpetual Moon, with not one but two of the biggest moon phase indications on the market, rightfully joins the Arnold & Son Royal Collection.

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For the first time, the HM Double Hemisphere Perpetual Moon displays the moon phases as they can be seen both from the northern and southern hemispheres respectively, all in a single watch. The Royal Collection is inspired by the timepieces created in the early part of John Arnold’s life, and pay tribute to the watches he produced for King George III and members of the royal court. The timepieces in the Royal Collection demonstrate the brand’s prowess in traditional watchmaking and classical decorative arts.

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George III of the United Kingdom

The sophisticated HM Double Hemisphere Perpetual Moon is, indeed, a superb example of Arnold & Son’s technical and artistic excellence. From the inside out, this new timepiece – with rich guilloché dials and two three-dimensional big moons – surprises and delights. The 42 mm case is created in 18-karat red gold and houses the manufacture Arnold & Son mechanical hand-wound movement, the calibre A&S1512.

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The 27 jewel calibre offers one of the most accurate moon phases on the market, with only one day’s deviation every 122 years – at which point a single push on the corrector will keep it in sync for another 122 years. The calibre is also equipped with a double barrel to yield 90 hours of power reserve.

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The exceptional perpetual moon phase indication of this watch is a marvel in many ways. From the aesthetic side, the 29 mm moon phase disc, which runs from 10 to 2 and 4 to 8 o’clock on the dial, reveals not one but two of the largest moons on the market – with a diameter of 11.20 mm for the moons alone. While the first aperture displays the moon phase as seen in the northern hemisphere, a mirror image of the moon phase also shows the state of the moon in the southern hemisphere. Additionally, these large moons are one of the most visually stunning recreations of the moon because they are three-dimensional sculptured moons that were first hand-engraved and then duplicated for the series. The two sculptured moons are then inserted into the disc.

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From the technical side, in addition to the HM Double Hemisphere Perpetual Moon being so precise, it is also an intriguing complication in that it is not simply a module added to the movement, but, in fact, is fully integrated into the calibre. The watch also has a unique easy-to-set feature thanks to the ingenious addition of a third moon phase indication installed at the back of the movement. This third moon display, visible via a transparent case back, features a graduated dial and a pointer hand that allows for a more exact setting.

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The multiple technological advancements in the calibre make this timepiece truly outstanding. To further underscore that, the entire rhodium treated nickel-silver movement features hand finishing indicative of the finest Haute Horlogerie timepieces, including manually chamfered bridges with polished edges, fine circular graining with polished edges and Côtes de Genève rayonnantes, and blued screws. The timepiece naturally features an anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back to view the meticulous details.

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The HM Double Hemisphere Perpetual Moon is created in 18-karat red gold with an incredible blue guilloché dial in a stylized sunray pattern, blueguilloché moon disc with golden stars and two engraved moons. The timepiece is accented with a hand-stitched alligator strap. In all, the HM Perpetual Moon is a beguiling work of technical mastery and fine art.

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Technical characteristics:

Reference: 1GLAR.U03A.C122A  18-karat red gold case, blue guilloché dial

Calibre: A&S1512
Exclusive Arnold & Son mechanical movement

Hand-wound, big perpetual moons, 27 jewels,
diameter 34 mm, thickness 5.35 mm, power reserve 90 h,
two barrels, 21'600 vibrations/h
Functions:
Hours, minutes, two big perpetual moon phase indications on the front, diameter disc: 29 mm, diameter moons: 11.20 mm, third moon phase indication on the back for setting purposes
Movement decoration: 
Nickel-silver movement, rhodium treated with Haute Horlogerie finishing: manually chamfered bridges with polished edges, fine circular graining and Côtes de Genève rayonnantes, blued screws.
Dial:
Translucent blue lacquered guilloché, translucent blue lacquered guilloché moon disc with golden moon and stars; back dial: fine circular graining, rhodium treated, rendition of the 8 phases of the moon
Case: 

18-karat red gold, diameter 42 mm,
cambered sapphire with antireflective coating on both sides,
case back see-through sapphire
Water-resistant: 30 m
Strap: 

Hand-stitched black or brown alligator leathe

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