Baume & Mercier – CLIFTON Perpetual Calendar

Baume & Mercier – CLIFTON Perpetual Calendar Red Gold NEW


In keeping with its motto – “Accept only perfection, only manufacture watches of the highest quality” – Baume & Mercier has chosen to focus on the very essence of watchmaking functions in this latest addition to the CLIFTON Perpetual Calendar collection. 

An homage to astronomical observation and the beauty of celestial mechanics, the new Clifton Perpetual Calendar embodies one of the most successful and fascinating complications of distinguished watchmaking. What other instrument better connects humanity with the universe? Nestled within a stunning 18K red gold case, this subtle mechanism negotiates all the particularities of the Gregorian calendar with its 31, 30 or 28-day months and the periodic return of February 29th.
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A truly mechanical challenge for watchmakers, the perpetual calendar is a symbol of human ingenuity for tracking the earth and its moon as they orbit within the solar system. By indicating the date, the day of the week, the month and the phases of the moon, and by automatically keeping track of the variable length of each month and the cycle of leap years, this Clifton Perpetual Calendar establishes itself within the line age of the most complicated date-tracking watches,those which do not require any date correction before the 1st of March 2100, a non leap year that appears three centuries out of four.

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A great classic of watchmaking complications, the perpetual calendar represents a challenge of construction and miniaturization. The programming and reproduction of celestial mechanics is the most successful of the so-called «astronomical» complications.To keep track of all the variations of the calendar, the Clifton Perpetual Calendar is thus endowed with a «mechanical memory» of 1461 days, the equivalentof four years, which animates the self-winding Vaucher 5401 movement within the watch, designed from a Dubois Depraz 5100 Module.
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Always with respect to the art of watchmaking, the elegant finishings of the calibre include the Côtes de Genève on the bridges and stippling on the bottom plate as well as blued steels crews. The micro-rotor, which makes it possible to pare down the movement fora case that is barely 4.2 mm thick, is decorated with the brand’s Phi symbol and asnailed décor.Ticking away at 21,600 vibrations/hour for a power reserve of 48 hours, this finely finished calibre can be admired through the sapphire crystal back of the elegant 42 mm case in 18K red gold with carefully drawn curves.

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Display side, the new Clifton Perpetual Calendar captivates by its simplicity: topped with a sapphire“chevée-shaped” crystal for better readability, its silvered opaline domed dial is stylish and classic, complemented by numerals and stamped indexes in 18K red gold, while the blued hands indicate the watch’s calendar functions. The date appears at 3o’clock, the days of the week at 9 o’clock while the months and the leap years appear at 12 o’clock.

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The timeless elegance of this Clifton Perpetual Calendar extends to its black alligator strap with a pin buckle in 18K red gold. In line with Baume & Mercier’s philosophy of offering accessible timepieces, including those which boast complex watchmaking complications, this model was designed with a care and an attention to detail worthy of the finest watchmaking.

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Technical specifications

CLIFTON Perpetual Calendar

Reference: M0A10306

MOVEMENT
Manufacture Automatic (Dubois Dépraz 5100, base Vaucher calibre 5401)
Bridges with “Cotes de Genève” decor.
Circular-grained plate oscillating weight adorned with snailed decor and “Phi”-symbol.
Blued steel screws.
Jewels: 29
Power reserve: 48 hours
Frequency: 21.600 A/h (= 3Hz)
Thickness : 4,2 mm
FUNCTIONS
Perpetual calendar (day, week, month, bissextile year, moon phase)
CASE
Round - Red Gold
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 11.2 mm
Polished & satin-finished 18 carat red gold
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Sapphire case back secured with screws
WATER-RESISTANCE
5 ATM (approx. 50m)
DIAL
Domed opaline silver-colored
18 carat red gold Arabic numerals and indexes
Gilt and blued steel hands
STRAP
Black alligator
BUCKLE
18K red gold pin buckle

PRICE
19.900 Euro including 20 % VAT here in Austria

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ORIS – ProPilot GIGN Edition

ORIS – ProPilot GIGN Automatic Stainless Steel Limited Edition

An elite unit

Oris announces a new partnership with GIGN, the French
police force’s special intervention unit

Oris is extremely proud to announce a partnership with the Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale, known as GIGN, the French police force’s elite special operations unit. In honour of the association, Oris has produced a limited edition version of its innovative Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter, known as the Oris GIGN Edition Limitée.

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GIGN was formed in 1974. In its capacity as a law enforcement agency and special operations unit, it is licensed to intervene on French soil or abroad. GIGN’s unit has 380 members, which are highly trained paratroopers, equipped to perform high-risk operations, including counter terrorism, hostage rescue and the targeting of organised crime. They execute between 6,000 and 7,000 parachute jumps a year and among them only 26members own the rare degree of «Chuteurs Opérationnels».

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When jumping, GIGN’s operatives are equipped with high-tech computerised equipment that provides them with critical data, such as distance to the ground, information they need to know before deploying a parachute. While these devices are hugely reliable, there is still a chance they will fail. In the event of such a failure, paratroopers need a back-up device.

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For this, GIGN turned to Oris’s Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter, the world’s first watch with an automatic mechanical movement and a built-in mechanical altimeter. GIGN acquired a watch and put it through a series of demanding tests, which it passed, leading to the partnership between Oris and GIGN.

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The Oris GIGN Edition Limitée is based on the Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter, but with a few aesthetic points of difference that bring the relationship with the elite French unit to life. The GIGN insignia sits on the dial and case back, and the tip of the central seconds hand is finished with the colours of the Tricolore, France’s national flag.

Only 500 pieces will be made for civilian use. Oris will also make a second limited edition model with a different GIGN insignia on the dial that will be made available exclusively to GIGN paratroopers.
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Oris has previously worked with a number of the world’s elite military outfits, including the US Navy Seals and the Italian Army’s Col Moschin Special Forces unit. The partnership with GIGN is the latest seal of approval for Oris’s innovative, high performance watches. The Oris GIGN Edition Limitée will be available from September, priced CHF 3,900.

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Product Features

Model: GIGN Edition Limitée

Ref. No. 01 733 7705 4184 TS, Ø 47.00mm, with meter scale
Limited Edition to 500 pieces

Movement
Oris automatic mechanical movement Cal. 733,
based on SW 200-1 with date window at 3 o’clock
Integrated Swiss mechanical barometric altimeter and barometer movement,
displaying air pressure and altitude
Case
Multi-piece stainless steel case
Ø 47.00mm
Sapphire crystal domed and with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Oris-patented altimeter adjustment and venting crown with PTFE vapour barrier at 4 o’clock
Screwed case back, embossed with GIGN’s insignia and engraved limitation number
Screw-in stainless steel crowns.
Water-resistant to 10 bar/100m
Dial
Black dial featuring GIGN’s insignia, with printed Super-LumiNova® Arabic
Numerals
Hour and minute hands filled with Super-LumiNova®
Black central seconds hand with blue, white and red tip
Lightweight altimeter hand made from laminated carbon fibre
Strap
Olive textile strap with stainless steel folding clasp
Packaging
Set includes waterproof case

Retail Price
Swiss retail price: CHF 3,900

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Press Release - 2016
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