Backes & Strauss – The Princess Elizabeth

Backes & Strauss – Royal Collection The Princess Elizabeth - Unique Piece NEW

ROYAL COLLECTION ǀ UNIQUE PIECE

The Princess Elizabeth is the first of two very unique pieces that Backes & Strauss has crafted in 2016 to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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The main feature of the Princess Elizabeth is its extraordinary dial, depicting Princess Elizabeth’s youthful profile. The gold dial has been hand-engraved by Backes & Strauss’ master engraver and enamelled using the Grand Feu technique with “XC” at twelve o’ clock.

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It is interesting to note that this process uses the English Blythe enamel, applied over various layers at 900 degrees Celsius. The temperature is rigorously controlled to achieve a royal purple hue, a skill for which the enameller requires decades of experience to perfect.

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The second piece, the Queen Elizabeth, will be unveiled at a special event in October to be held in Japan.

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Technical details

Case: 18k White Gold 28 diamonds – 3.95 cts
Size: 37 mm
Dial: Gold
XC at 12 o’ Clock, Portrait of Princess Elizabeth II: Grand Feu enamelling technique using English Blythe Enamel
Crown: One Ideal Cut diamond “The Jewel in the Crown” - 0.09 cts
Hands: Sword-shaped hands with superwhite luminova
Movement: Automatic movement
Display: Hours, minutes & seconds
Strap: Jewellery bracelet in 18k White Gold set with 136 diamonds – 18.57 cts
Total Carats: 165 diamonds – 22.61 cts

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AUDEMARS PIGUET – Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph

AUDEMARS PIGUET – ROYAL OAK Offshore Diver Chronograph NEW

For the past 140 years, Audemars Piguet has been crafting exceptional timepieces where its uncompromising methods, rare craftsmanship and innovation are all reflected in their unique nature.

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Exclusively available through Audemars Piguet boutiques, the new Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronographs boast funky colours and daring new design elements. Blackened white gold hands and hour-markers stand out against bright, high-contrast tangerine, lime, citron and blue dials. The diving function indicator has been highlighted for better readability at depths of up to 300 metres.

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It solid stainless steel case measuring 42mm diameter is equipped with glare proofed sapphire crystal and caseback, black ceramic push-pieces and screw-locked crowns. Inside beats a self winding manufacture movement that guarantees a power reserve up to 50 hours when fully wound.

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The “Méga Tapisserie” pattern dial indicates basic time and chronograph functions. This timepiece features a rotating inner bezel for calculating dive timings. Each Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph comes fitted with a matching rubber strap with stainless steel pin buckle.

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Through caseback, one can easily admire the 22K oscillating weight and decorations of the 3124/3841 Manufacture Calibre. Each and every component is produced with exquisite craftsmanship and finishing, perfectly showcasing the brand’s commitment in traditional high-end watchmaking.

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Waterproof to 300m, this piece offers a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour while the movement provides a minimum 60 hours of power reserve to the watch. Such a masterpiece is the perfect representation of sport performance in Haute Horology and embodies the brand’s philosophy,

 “To break the rules, you must first master them.”

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph is priced at $27,900.

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Technical Specifications

Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph

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Reference: 26703ST.OO.A051CA.01 Yellow dial  ⇨  BIG FOTO
Reference: 26703ST.OO.A038CA.01 Green dial  ⇨  BIG FOTO

MOVEMENT:
Manufacture Calibre 3124/3841
Selfwinding Remontage Automatique
Total diameter: 29.92 mm (13 ¼ lignes)
Total thickness: 7.16 mm
Number of jewels: 59
Number of parts: 364
Minimal guaranteed power reserve: 50 h
Type of oscillating weight: Monobloc in 22-carat gold
Frequency of balance wheel: 3 Hz (= 21,600 vibrations/hour)
    Stop balance when setting time
    Cam chronograph mechanism
    Oscillating weight with ceramic ball bearings
    Bevels of the bridges are diamond graved
    Inverted snailing on bridges
FUNCTIONS:
Chronograph
Rotating inner bezel with dive-time indication
Hours
Minutes
Small seconds
CASE:
42mm Stainless steel
Stainless steel case, glare proofed sapphire crystal and caseback
Black ceramic push-pieces and screw-locked crowns.
Water-resistant to 300m
DIAL:
Dial with “Méga Tapisserie” pattern

•  Reference: 26703ST.OO.A027CA.01
      Blue dial with “Méga Tapisserie” pattern, blue counters, white gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands (yellow minutes hand) with luminescent coating, blue rotating inner bezel with diving scale and zone from 60 to 15 minutes in yellow.
•  Reference: 26703ST.OO.A070CA.01
      Orange dial with “Méga Tapisserie” pattern, black counters, blackened gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating, black rotating inner bezel with diving scale and zone from 60 to 15 minutes in orange.
•  Reference: 26703ST.OO.A051CA.01
      Yellow dial with “Méga Tapisserie” pattern, black counters, blackened gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating, black rotating inner bezel with diving scale and zone from 60 to 15 minutes in yellow.
•  Reference: 26703ST.OO.A038CA.01
      Green dial with “Méga Tapisserie” pattern, black counters, blackened gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating, black rotating inner bezel with diving scale and zone from 60 to 15 minutes in green.

STRAP:
Rubber strap with stainless steel pin buckle
(Blue, Orange, Yellow, Green).

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1348 Le Brassus - Switzerland
Phone : + 41 21 642 39 00
Fax : + 41 21 642 34 02
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