Thursday, October 27, 2016

Carl F. Bucherer – MANERO Tourbillon White Gold Limited Edition
















Carl F. BuchererMANERO Tourbillon White Gold Limited Edition NEW

MANERO TOURBILLON LIMITED EDITION 2016
MASTERY OF CRAFT AND TECHNOLOGY


Since its invention in the latter years of the 18th century, the tourbillon has represented one of the greatest technical challenges in the art of watchmaking. When Swiss watch manufacturer Carl F. Bucherer introduced its first produced Tourbillon in 2013, the traditional brand from Lucerne reinforced its watchmaking mastery and reputation for horological excellence. Now, a new 2016 Manero Tourbillon limited edition carries on the superb performance and classic styling of the original model, introducing a sophisticated new variation crafted in 18 karat white gold and red gold accents, produced in a series of 188 pieces.

Mark of Achievement

For many years, wristwatches were subject to the negative effects of gravity on the balance wheel, as varying movements of the wearer’s wrist caused the balance wheel to speed up or slow down. A tourbillon is designed to offset these gravitational effects by placing the balance wheel within a specially engineered rotating cage. In this format, the balance wheel and cage orbit independently to maintain consistently accurate timekeeping.

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Crafting a tourbillon driven movement stands as a benchmark of watchmaking achievement, one which Carl F. Bucherer has mastered in the Manero Tourbillon. The brand’s own manufacture movement integrates this groundbreaking complication seamlessly, contained within a distinctly classical style Manero watch. The new Limited Edition for 2016 introduces an 18 karat white gold case for the first time, accented with gold toned hands and indexes in contrast to a deep black dial.

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Strength and Precision

The Manero Tourbillon radiates sophistication and technical prowess in an elegant 41.8mm diameter case made of 18 karat white gold. The dynamic motion of the tourbillon takes center stage on the dial, displayed prominently through a round cutout at 6 o’clock. At 9 o’clock, the power reserve indicator provides a reading of remaining power, an average of 70-hours of consistent performance delivered by the in-house manufacture movement CFBT1001.

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Essential indicators incorporate seamlessly into the refined design of the Manero Tourbillon, including a 24-hour display at 12 o’clock and a third-hand date display. The date numerals which surround the bezel rotate alignment at 3 and 9 o’clock for an intuitive and legible reading of the date. A domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides reveals a flawless view of the Manero Tourbillon’s dial, while the caseback of sapphire crystal allows a view of the CFBT1001 manufacture movement in action.

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Contemporary elements complement the tourbillon’s technical complexity. The unified and graceful design includes the bold writing in Carl F. Bucherer’s trademark style, along with gold toned wedge-shaped index hour markers and tapered lance-shaped hour and minute hands, set in contrast against a satin-brushed dial in a deep and lustrous black. A hand-stitched black Louisiana alligator leather strap with white gold clasp completes the harmonious composition of the Manero Tourbillon Limited Edition 2016.

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Carl F. BuchererMANERO Tourbillon Rose Gold - Murat Yakin



Excellence in the Watchmaking Arts

Introduced in October, the Manero Tourbillon Limited Edition 2016 is released in a series of 188 pieces. Design finesse and supreme mastery of the watchmaking craft culminate in the Carl F. Bucherer Manero Tourbillon Limited Edition 2016, producing a captivating timepiece destined for connoisseurs of watchmaking excellence.

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Technical Specifications

Model: MANERO Tourbillon White Gold Limited Edition 2016

Reference number: 00.10918.02.33.99 White Gold Black dial

Movement:
Hand-wound, manufacture movemen.
Caliber: CFB T1001.
Diameter 33 mm, height 6.2 mm,
35 jewels, power reserve 70h
Functions:
Tourbillon, power reserve,
24-hour display, date, hours, minutes
Case:
18 karat white gold.
Diameter Ø 41.80 mm.
Height 12.58 mm
Domed sapphire crystal, double-sided anti-reflective.
Case back with sapphire crystal.
Water resistant up to 30 m (3atm)
Dial: Black
Strap:
Louisiana alligator leather hand-stitched.
Folding clasp 18 karat white gold.

Limited Edition: 188 pieces

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Variations:
Reference: 00.10918.03.33.01 Black dial

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Reference: 00.10918.03.13.01 Silver dial

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Reference: 00.10918.03.93.01 Brown dial

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Press release - 2016 
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For further information please contact:
Press center
Carl F. Bucherer
Langensandstrasse 27
CH-6002 Lucerne Switzerland
Tel. +41 41 369 70 70
Fax +41 41 369 70 72
E-mail: presscenter@carl-f-bucherer.com
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

MAURICE LACROIX – MASTERPIECE Mysterious Seconds “Revelation”
















MAURICE LACROIXMASTERPIECE Mysterious Seconds “Revelation” Stainless steel 43 mm NEW

This year, Maurice Lacroix has released two new Masterpiece Mysterious Seconds “Revelation”, a 'Contemporary' version featuring a black PVD case and a 'Classic' model delivered in timeless stainless steel.

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The off-centred hours and minutes display of the 'Contemporary' version employs silver Arabic numerals, set against a black background. This provides a modern appearance and a highly legible display. The centre of the hours and minutes dial continues to be open-worked, as is the adjacent area, allowing the wearer to see the movement below.

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The automatic ML215 Calibre is the 12th Manufacture movement from Maurice Lacroix and was entirely developed, manufactured and assembled in-house.

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Containing 244 movement components, the finishing demonstrates traditional Swiss watchmaking know-how with surface decoration such as Grand Colimaçon-shaped Côtes de Genève motif. It stands testament to the profound skill of the artisans based at the company’s atelier in Saignelégier.

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The off-centred hours and minutes display

The linear seconds display is presented on a black disc with a twin tipped seconds hand, red at one end and white at the other, interfacing with a red and grey scale.

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The resultant aesthetic appearance is dynamic, courtesy of its black gold finishing and provides an alternative depiction of time that encourages discussion.

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The linear seconds display is presented on a black disc with a twin tipped seconds hand.

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Technical Specifications

Model: MASTERPIECE Mysterious Seconds Revelation

'Contemporary'  Reference: MP6558-PVB01-092-1 Black PVD
'Classic' Reference: MP6558-SS001-096-1 Stainless steel

MOVEMENT 
AUTOMATIC MANUFACTURE CALIBRE ML215
FREQUENCY: 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)
POWER RESERVE: 50 hours
JEWELS: 48
ADJUSTMENTS: 5 positions after full winding and 2 positions after 24 hours
DECORATION: Black gold plated bridges with sandblast finishing, diamond cut edges on main bridge.
Grand colimaçon on rotor.
Containing 244 movement components.
Functions:
– Hours and minutes dial at 2 o’clock
– Seconds display at 6 o’clock
CASE
     Round - Ø 43 mm
  • Black PVD satin and polished finishing
  • Stainless steel, satin and polished finishing
     Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
     Screwed case back with wide sapphire crystal
     Water resistance to 5 atm
DIAL
  •  Off-centered hours and minutes display in black background with silver arabic figures
  • Off-centered hours and minutes display in black or white background with blue or silver arabic figures
     Large seconds display with, depending the angle of vision, transparent or mat background 
HANDS
  •      Facetted hours and minutes hands black coating
  •      Facetted seconds hand with rhodium coating with red and white coated tips
  •      Facetted hours and minutes hands with blue or black coating
  •      Facetted seconds hand with rhodium coating with white/red coated tips or blue coating with black/silver tips
BUCKLE
     Folding steel clasp with push buttons
     Black PVD pin buckle
STRAP
     Genuine black large-scale crocodile-skin strap, hand-stitched


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Thurgauerstrasse 40
CH-8050 Zürich
Phone +41 (0)44 209 11 11
Fax +41 (0)44 209 12 52
info@mauricelacroix.com
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