Friday, May 27, 2016

URWERK – UR-106 Black Pink LOTUS Edition

URWERK Diamonds Division UR-106 Black Pink LOTUS Black Diamonds Limited Edition NEW


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Fuchsia shock
New York – May 2016

A pink lotus with a dark side bursts into flower as the latest model in URWERK’s 106 series. Within the UR-106 black pink watch turns a shadowy carousel, encased in gleaming black under an arch of jet-black diamonds. Vivid, shocking pink flares like a firework in the night, focusing the mind on the essential — the hourly milestones of time, as they rotate into position to accomplish their 60-minute patrol.

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Like virtually all of URWERK’s models, the UR-106 Pink Lotus is based on the wandering hours principle. 

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Three satellite arms, each bearing four numerals, carry successive hours across a scale of minutes in a dynamic display of the inexorable progress of time.

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A labyrinthine moon sweeps across the night to complete the picture. “We paid particular attention to the details of this UR-106 version,” declare its creators, Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei. “The carousel and satellites have been worked on by hand to create a special satin finish, while our workshops have carefully painted each hour numeral and cut-out minutes scale.

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The moon shines in a sky of lapis-lazuli blue selected from hundreds of different shades, while the outline of the lotus on the back is exactly as Martin drew it. We wanted a sleek, handsome watch for our UR-106 series, and for us this is a mission success.”

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Very beautiful two models released in 2015  ▶  Model: UR-106 Lotus White & Black

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Technical Specifications

Model: UR-106 Black Pink LOTUS: steel case and titanium crown, PVD coated in black,
set with black diamonds, titanium caseback PVD coated in black (limited edition: 11 pieces)

Case:
Steel case and titanium crown set with diamonds, titanium caseback
Black: steel case and titanium crown, PVD coated in black, set with black diamonds, titanium caseback PVD coated in black Dimensions: Width 35mm x length 49.4mm x thickness 14.45mm
Crystal Sapphire:  Crystal with anti-reflective coating
Movement:
Caliber UR-6.01 - automatic winding
Jewels: 52
Escapement: Swiss lever
Frequency: 28,800v / h – 4 Hz
Finishes:
Circular graining, sanding, brushing
Chamfered screw heads.
Power reserve: 48 hours
Indications:
Wandering hours, minutes and moonphases
Controls:
Three-position winding crown
Materials:
Steel case and titanium crown,
black PVD coated and set with black diamonds,
titanium caseback (limited series of 11 watches).
Dimensions: 35mm wide; 49.4mm long; 14.45mm high
Glasses:  Sapphire crystal
Water resistance: Pressure tested to 3 ATM (30 meters)
Dial: 
Sanded and brushed baseplate
Carousel and hours satellites sanded and brushed by hand
Openworked minutes track
Labyrinth-style moon in silver on a lapis-lazuli disc
Hand-painted hours and minutes in SuperLuminova 
Surface finishes:
Perlage, bead-blasting, satin-finishing

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Media contact:
Ms Yacine Sar
Tel + 41 22 900 20 27
Mobile: +41 79 834 46 65

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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Ateliers deMonaco – Tourbillon Ronde d'Or – Grand Prix de Monaco 1966















Ateliers deMonaco Tourbillon Ronde d'Or – Grand Prix de Monaco 1966 Gold Unique Piece NEW


Ateliers deMonaco introduces a unique piece :
 The
new Tourbillon Ronde d’Or - Grand Prix de Monaco 1966

Geneva – May 2016

On the occasion of the 74th Grand Prix de Monaco, Ateliers deMonaco has created the Tourbillon Ronde d'Or – Grand Prix de Monaco 1966. A unique piece which pays tribute to one of the most important and prestigious automobile events in the world and commemorates the 1966 race. Embodied in this exquisite piece of art, Ateliers deMonaco's relentless pursuit of excellence is once again expressed though a subtle combination of craftsmanship and complex construction, representing an authentic technical prowess.


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Doubtless the most striking aspect of this unique timepiece, catching and holding the gaze, is the beautiful multi-layer hand-engraved 18K white solid gold dial representing the poster of the 1966 Grand Prix de Monaco. It features the green BRM driven by Graham Hill chasing John Surtee's red Ferrari. The scene is set in front of the renown Palace of Monaco. This Classic piece of automobilia captures the essence of the French Riviera and the excitement of the Grand Prix.

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From years of practice, our master hand-engraver, Bernard Ditzof honed his skills, elevating himself to be one of the very few people in the world that can master such dexterity and method. Indeed, hand engraving is one of the most difficult and most complex work that can be performed on a movement, dial or case. Anyone who has ever watched a hand engraver at work understands the concentration and attention to detail necessary to create such a work of art. A single line must be repeatedly cut to create the correct depth for the engraving. This technique requires a great amount of focus and patience. Should the engraver make one small mistake, the whole piece has to be discarded - perfection is always sought and found.

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The dial of the Tourbillon Ronde d'Or Grand Prix de Monaco 1966 required an extraordinary 200 hours of work as the engraver delicately wielded the burin to extract life, adding depth and volume to a flat gold surface using a low-relief technique. The hand engraving gives to this watch its own personal touch and makes it a one of a kind creation.

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Fully respecting the aesthetics of Ateliers deMonaco, this watch is housed in an 18K white gold case of 44mm, a diameter which lets leash the creativity of the brand's craftsmen. Through the sapphire case back, one can gaze upon the patented Tourbillon XP1 movement, with its comfortable 42-hour power reserve.

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Embellished with 29-jewel and a hand-engraved 22 carats gold rotor, it runs at a rate of 28,800 beats per hour. The Tourbillon XP1 provides remarkable technical performance and traditional watchmaking know-how with the sapphire tourbillon bridge. The brown alligator leather strap with its 18K white gold folding buckle adds a touch of elegance, which endows this unique piece with its special allure.

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Technical specifications

Model: Tourbillon Ronde d'Or – Grand Prix de Monaco 1966

Reference: dMc-TB-GP2-WG

Movement:
Patented XP 1 minute Tourbillon
Automatic winding
Curved chamfered and hand perlage decoration on bridges
Hand engraved 22K carats gold rotor
Silicium escape wheel and lever
Alternances 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hrz)
Sapphire tourbillon bridge
42 hours power reserve 
Functions:
Hour, minutes, small seconds (6 o’clock)
Case:
18K White gold
Diameter 44 MM
Thickness 13.1 MM
31 parts overall
Titanium core
Brushed, polished and assembled by hand
Front and back sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 3 ATM  
Dial:
Solid gold 4 layers applied by hand
Hand engraved dial showing Grand Prix de Monaco Mai 1966
6 o'clock tourbillon opening
Hands: Dauphine shaped
Strap:
Hand stitched alligator leather
18K folding buckle

Edition:  Unique piece.


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For more information, please visit our website or feel free to contact us directly.
You can e-mail Ms Manon Bussod: mbussod@ateliers-demonaco.com
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Palais de la Scala
1, Avenue Henry Dunant
98000 Monaco
Telephone : +377 97975747

Elisabeth van Pappelendam, PR & Operations Manager
betty@ateliers-demonaco.com
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