Tuesday, August 16, 2016

MONTBLANC – 4810 TwinFly Chronograph Transatlantic Edition



















MONTBLANC 4810 TwinFly Chronograph Transatlantic 110 years Limited Edition NEW

Montblanc 4810 Collection

Montblanc marks its 110th anniversary this year with a new 4810 Collection, building on this best-selling line that was first presented in 2006 for the Maison’s centennial celebrations.  The new 4810 Collection respects all the codes of Montblanc’s watchmaking, with its strong, elegant and sporty design, offering a new sophisticated interpretation of this much loved 4810 Collection for the modern traveller who needs a performance timepiece he can rely on.

Worldwide timekeeping and highly functional chronometry – the  transatlantic travellers of the early 20th century would have found  this timepiece’s two complications immensely useful: a 24-hour  display with day & night indication for a second time zone and an  in-house developed TwinFly chronograph.

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Highly functional manufacture complications are an integral part of Montblanc’s horological offering, as the new Montblanc 4810 TwinFly Chronograph Transatlantic Limited Edition illustrates so well.  This flyback chronograph allows the wearer to time one event, and then stop, reset and restart the chronograph with just one press on the pusher at 4 o’clock.  This TwinFly function not only restarts the central chronograph seconds hand (in blue), but also the central minutes chronograph hand (in red gold), sending both hands back to zero and instantly restarting them for a new time measurement. Another pusher at 2 o’clock starts and stops the chronograph, while the pusher at 4 o’clock also returns the chronograph to 0 when it has previously been stopped.

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Driving the functions of the Montblanc 4810 TwinFly Chronograph Transatlantic Limited Edition is the Maison’s self-winding Calibre MB LL100.1 that has been developed and assembled entirely in-house and features both a chronograph and a dual time indication via an additional central hand (the dual time function on the MB LL100.1 has the same functionality as the one on the Heritage Chronometrie Dual Time).  The chronograph mechanism uses a traditional column wheel and a vertical clutch system to start and stop the chronograph with perfect precision. Two barrels ensure a 72-hour power reserve so that the wearer can comfortably leave the watch over the weekend and then strap it right back on the wrist on Monday morning without missing a beat.

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On the aesthetic side, all the familiar Montblanc design codes can be found in the Montblanc 4810 TwinFly Transatlantic Limited Edition, starting with a 43 mm steel case and a large opening for the silvery-white guilloché dial, whose pattern depicts an exploded view of the iconic Montblanc Star. The hours are marked by alternating red gold-plated Roman numerals and baton indexes, while the hands are a mix of baton and skeleton designs and point to scales that run around the dial, indicating the seconds and the minutes with utmost precision. Each hour is also accentuated by the addition of a SuperLumiNova®* dot for improved visibility at night, and the minute scale includes red numbers at each 10-minute mark for greater legibility during the day.

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For the functions, the hour and minute hands are indicated with red gold-plated, sword-shaped hands, while the second time zone is shown via a highly readable skeletonized blue sword-shaped hand (for home time when travelling). Setting the local time is an extremely fast and precise affair, as the seconds don’t stop when the crown is pulled out. Moving onto the subdials, small seconds are displayed by a red gold-plated hand with a red tip in the subdial at 6 o’clock.  This subdial also doubles as a date indicator with a large red arrow pointing to the date. At 12 o’clock, the subdial illustrates a map of the world that reveals whether it is day or night in the home time when travelling and links back to the pioneering spirit of transatlantic travel.

Limited to 1,110 pieces, the Montblanc 4810 TwinFly Chronograph Transatlantic Limited Edition comes fitted with an elegant black alligator strap.

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TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS

 
Model: 4810 TwinFly Chronograph Transatlantic 110 years Limited Edition
Ident. 114859 Limitation 1.110 timepieces

Movement
Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB LL100.1
Mechanical movement with automatic winding, Twinfly chronograph function
Dimensions: Diameter: 31.8 mm ; Height 7.9 mm
Number of rubies 36
Power reserve Approx. 72 hours
Balance Flat hoop
Frequency 28,800 A/h (4 Hz)
Hairspring FlatDisplays
Hours and minutes from the center
Small seconds and date indication at “6 o’clock”
Second time zone from the centre and at “12 o’clock” with 24-hour display and a day/night indication
Chronograph’s elapsed-seconds and minutes hands from the dial’s center
Case
Stainless steel with polished and satinated bezel
Crystal: Scratch-resistant, domed sapphire and antireflective crystal
Back: Stainless steel with inset pane of sapphire crystal
Dimensions: Diameter = 43 mm; height = 14.58 mm
Water-tightness: 5 bar
Crown: Stainless steel with inlaid Montblanc emblem
Dial
Silvery-white dial with exploding star guilloché pattern, red gold-plated Roman numerals and indexes, red gold-plated luminescent hour-hand and minute-hand in dauphine shape, blued second time zone hour-hand in dauphine shape, red gold-plated 24-hour-hand, red gold-plated small second-hand, blued with red extremity chronograph second-hand, red gold-plated chronograph minute-hand, date indicated via a luminescent red triangle at 6 o’clock.
Wristband
Black alligator-skin strap with stainless steel folding clasp 

  • Limitation 1.110 timepieces

Certified by the Montblanc Performance Test 500

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Monday, August 15, 2016

Ateliers deMonaco – Admiral Chronographe Flyback – Saphir















Ateliers deMonaco Admiral Chronographe Flyback – Saphir Limited Edition NEW

Ateliers deMonaco introduces
the
Admiral Chronographe Flyback - Saphir

Geneva – August  2016

The flyback function first appeared in 1936 and since then has become a favourite amongst pilots and sportsmen alike. Incredibly useful when timing short and fast races, the function allows its user to save valuable time while timing an event. By pressing the flyback pusher once, the timing stops at the first interval and resets the hand to zero. The chronograph hand then starts again once the pusher is released.

In keeping with its aim to make complications work easier and better, Ateliers deMonaco's patented Admiral Chronographe Flyback makes no exception and measures a succession of elapsed times while eliminating many superfluous repetitive operations.

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The chronograph's impressive mechanism is housed in an equally striking 18K rose or white gold envelope. Aesthetically, the dial is probably the most exceptional feature of the timepiece, adding a true uniqueness from the very first glance. Indeed, entirely made out of sapphire crystal - an iconic material for high luxury watches - Ateliers deMonaco makes a daring choice to enable people to admire the movement and details of the watch directly through the dial – a true gift for any watch aficionado.

Adorning this fine window into the chronograph's heart, roman indexes have been skilfully applied to dress the dial as a timeless and refined touch. Over 50 holes had to be delicately pierced into the surface in order to fix the diamond-cut and curved numerals, making the dial evermore exceptional.

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Behind this precious exterior, the watch is powered by its own in-house Admiral Chronographe Flyback caliber with a direct "return to zero" mechanism, running at 28.800 beats per hour and offering a 38-hour power reserve. Embellished with 32 jewels, hand-decorated bridges and a 22K gold hand-engraved rotor, the timepiece's core is as precious as its luxurious case.

Every element is fully polished and assembled by hand like a piece of art, hand-crafted to a standard of perfection. The chronograph is mounted on a hand-stitched alligator leather strap with an 18K gold ardillon buckle to further enhance it classical elegance.

With its refined look, one can easily wear the Admiral Chronographe Flyback - Saphir on a daily basis, shifting swiftly from a polished business look to a stylish afterwork attire.

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 Origins

One of the most rewarding things in life is to create. Yet, even more aspiring is to create something that lasts beyond your own life – a legacy”.
 Peter Stas, Co-Founder


 From Monaco’s inspiration to the “Swiss Made” knighting

Thanks to its faithfulness to the noblest criteria of haute horlogerie as well as a passion for mechanical innovations, Ateliers deMonaco won its place amongst the rare and recognized independent watch manufactures.
 
Beyond the artistic vision of any new and original masterpiece, men and know-how are at the heart of the brand’s creations, each stamped with bienfacture and excellence.
Daring innovation is a constant quest but it should never be separated from an outstanding watchmaking savoir-faire.

From in-house mechanical movements to hand-crafted decorative components, evocative design features to chamfered and polished bridges, special engraving to sculpted skeleton dials through the appealing shape of a case, each element brilliantly showcases Ateliers deMonaco’s technical expertise and passion for haute horlogerie.

The hand finishing is “the added ingredient from the soul” which gives its uniqueness and signature to the creations. That’s why every individual Ateliers deMonaco timepiece is carefully polished, brushed and engraved by hand. In some cases the process can take over a 100 hours per watch.

The brand’s masterpieces feature unique artworks and always come in very limited and numbered editions. Among the numerous exclusive and iconic creations, Ateliers deMonaco had the honor to create a unique piece for H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Inspired by Princess Charlene of Monaco, La Sirène features a very refined and natural mother of pearl at the center of the dial, highlighting 48 lozenge shaped topaz stones set in a King Protea pattern, the flower of South Africa. And finally the Tourbillon - Grand Prix de Mai 1965 - inspired by the official poster of the 1965 Monaco Grand Prix.


 From the Tourbillon to the Admiral Chronographe Flyback through the Poinçon de Genève, Ateliers deMonaco offers 6 exceptional mechanical ranges on top of a bespoke private collection.

Ateliers deMonaco is particularly proud to be the fifth brand bearing the demanding Geneva seal – a standard of excellence stemming from the tradition of haute horlogerie and rewarding high-end Geneva based watch brands.

As part of its dedication to haute horlogerie and Swiss Made excellence, the brand’s new headquarters are in Geneva, but its soul will always linger in the Riviera’s most beautiful jewel which has inspired its birth name: Monaco.

 Heir of traditional high-end mastery. Visionary of technological virtuosity.

 “We have always dreamt about making a mechanical watch movement which would be the most precise in the world and keep generations of scientists busy to figure out how we did it.
Pim Koeslag – Master Watchmaker and Co-Founder

Since 2008, Ateliers deMonaco has placed great emphasis on the development of new complicated mechanical movements, such as its own tourbillon minute repeater which let the brand entered in a very exclusive group of watchmakers having the ability to design and manufacture such a complication in-house.

The manufacture has already been rewarded with 4 patents:

Perpetual calendar with “EaZy adjust” system
The Quantième Perpétuel collection is made with an in-house developed perpetual calendar with an “EaZy adjust” system allowing to set the time, date, day, week, month and (leap) year by just using the crown.

“eXtreme Precision 1 minute” tourbillon
The Tourbillon collection is made with an in-house developed “eXtreme Precision 1 minute” tourbillon, one of the most accurate tourbillon movements in the world.

Flyback chronograph with “direct return to zero” mechanism
A pending patent for the “direct return to zero” mechanism: the latter is unlike any other chronographs directly activated by the 4 o’clock pusher. Its flyback hammer is programmed to action and disengage the chronograph clutch wheel, engage the brake, and turn the chronograph’s second and minute wheel all at the same time.

Geneva seal with “Freebeat” regulation system
The patented “Freebeat” regulation system allows us to regulate the length of the hairspring with an adjustable crémaillère (straight bar with teeth on one edge, allowing it to be fixated at different length) obsoleting the need for the regulation pins and thus avoiding the interference.

Inspiration is just the beginning of creation and achievement. Watchmaking art is the expression of a passion for the finest details and the perfection of actions. That’s the reason why Ateliers deMonaco haute horlogerie vision and our commitment are henceforth embodied in a new brand signature, Noblesse Oblige

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Technical Specifications

Model:  Admiral Chronographe Flyback – Saphir Rose Gold

Reference: dMc--CHR-SPH-RG

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Movement
Automatic dMc-760 caliber
Patented, Flyback Chronograph with ‘’Direct return to zero’’ mechanism
Alternances 28.800 beats/hour (4 Hrz)
38 hours power reserve
32 jewels
Caliber distinction:  
Hand decoration on bridges:
Perlage, satinage circulaire on automatic bridge.
22K gold hand engraved rotor
Functions
Hour, minutes, small seconds (9 o’clock),
chronograph seconds counter (center), chronograph minutes counter (3 o’clock), Flyback
Case   
18K Rose Gold 3 piece case
Diameter 42 MM
Height 13.3 MM
Full polished and assembled by hand
Front and back sapphire crystal
Multi-layered anti-reflection coating on sapphire crystal
Case back, secured with 6 screwsWater resistant up to 3 ATM
Dial
Sapphire dial
Diamond cut, curved, applied roman indexes, PVD platedHands: Dauphine shaped
Strap       
Hand stitched alligator leather
18K gold ardillon buckle

Edition
Limited Edition to 88 pieces

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Technical Specifications

Model:  Admiral Chronographe Flyback – Saphir White Gold

Reference: dMc-CHR-SPH-WG

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Movement
Automatic dMc-760 caliber
Patented, Flyback Chronograph with ‘’Direct return to zero’’ mechanism
Alternances 28.800 beats/hour (4 Hrz)
38 hours power reserve
32 jewels
Caliber distinction:  
Hand decoration on bridges:
Perlage, satinage circulaire on automatic bridge.
22K gold hand engraved rotor
Functions
Hour, minutes, small seconds (9 o’clock),
chronograph seconds counter (center), chronograph minutes counter (3 o’clock), Flyback
Case   
18K White Gold 3 piece case
Diameter 42 MM
Height 13.3 MM
Full polished and assembled by hand
Front and back sapphire crystal
Multi-layered anti-reflection coating on sapphire crystal
Case back, secured with 6 screwsWater resistant up to 3 ATM
Dial
Sapphire dial
Diamond cut, curved, applied roman indexes, PVD platedHands: Dauphine shaped
Strap       
Hand stitched alligator leather
18K gold ardillon buckle

Edition
Limited Edition to 88 pieces

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Press release - 2016
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For more information, please visit our website or feel free to contact us directly.
You can e-mail Ms Manon Bussodmbussod@ateliers-demonaco.com
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Ateliers deMonaco
Palais de la Scala 1, Avenue Henry Dunant
98000 Monaco
Telephone : +377 97975747

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

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