Saturday, December 3, 2016

MIDO – OCEAN STAR Captain Caliber 80
















MIDOOCEAN STAR Captain Caliber 80 Stainless Steel NEW

An essential ally for avid underwater explorers

Reminiscent of the ocean depths, the magnificent vertical satin-finished blue dial of the Ocean Star Captain Caliber 80 is protected by a robust stainless steel case. The unidirectional rotating bezel with its blue aluminium ring and the steel bracelet complete with folding clasp and diving extension make this timepiece an essential ally for all those who love underwater exploration. Water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bars (200 m/660 ft), the Ocean Star Captain Caliber 80 houses the very best of watchmaking innovation: the Caliber 80. This latest-generation automatic movement provides up to 80 hours of power reserve. Faithful to its core values since its creation in 1944, the Ocean Star collection is the hallmark of resistant and reliable timepieces crafted for conquering the ocean depths.


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Built to withstand any storm, the Europa Point lighthouse watches over the Gibraltar Strait. Its powerful beam of light is an essential point of reference for sailors approaching the shores of the Iberian Peninsula. Created in 1944, the Ocean Star collection evokes the safety and reliability of this robust, slender monument, the symbol of a structure guiding mankind in its conquest of the seas.

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With the new Ocean Star Captain Caliber 80, diving enthusiasts are equipped for every eventuality. They can count on its robust satin-finished and polished stainless steel case and its bracelet – also made from stainless steel – fitted with a folding clasp and diving extension. Measuring 42.5 mm in diameter, the case protects a magnificent vertical satin-finished blue dial – a tribute to the ocean depths. It is also shielded by a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides. The generous touches of white Super-LumiNova® on the indexes and hands guarantee perfect legibility, both underwater and at night. The unidirectional rotating bezel and its blue aluminium ring can be used to measure diving time and thus ensure the diver’s safety. It also features a white Super-LumiNova® dot at 12 o’clock. Meanwhile, a touch of orange Super-LumiNova® on the tip of the seconds hand recalls Mido’s visual identity, while an aperture at 3 o’clock indicates the day and date.

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A robust timepiece offering proven reliability, the Ocean Star Captain Caliber 80 is water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bars (200 m/660 ft). Deep-sea diving enthusiasts will also appreciate its formidable accuracy and exceptional autonomy. The timepiece is fitted with the Caliber 80, an automatic movement at the cutting edge of watchmaking innovation that provides the Ocean Star Captain Caliber 80 with up to 80 hours of power reserve. In a final flourish that is sure to appeal to all those who love exploring the depths, the case back is adorned with a starfish, the symbol of the Ocean Star collection.

Five other versions of this model are available.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Ref: M026.430.11.041.00 Stainless steel
Ref: M026.430.44.061.00 Titanium case

Movement
Automatic Mido Caliber 80 (ETA C07.621 base), 11½’’’,
Ø25.60 mm, height: 5.22 mm, 25 jewels, 21,600 vph, NIVAFLEX NM mainspring,
ELINCHRON II balance-spring. Finely decorated elaborate movement with blued screws,
oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and Mido logo.
Functions: HMSD+Day.
Adjusted on 3 different positions for high accuracy.
Up to 80 hours of power reserve.
Case
Satin-finished and polished 316L Stainless steel Ø42.5 mm
Satin-finished and polished Titanium case Ø42
Unidirectional rotating bezel with blue aluminium ring, white Super-LumiNova® dot at 12 o’clock,  2 pieces, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides, screwed crown, case back with polished starfish in relief, engraved serial number.
Water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bars (200 m/660 ft).
Dial
Blue, vertical satin-finished, applied polished indexes with white Super-LumiNova®,
day and date at 3 o’clock.
Hands
Satin-finished and polished skeleton hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®,
seconds hand with orange Super-LumiNova® on the tip.
Bracelet
Satin-finished and polished 316L stainless steel, folding clasp with diving extension.

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Press Release - 2016 
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Friday, December 2, 2016

Bell & Ross – BR-X1 Tourbillon SAPPHIRE Edition














Bell & Ross Aviation BR-X1 Tourbillon Chronograph SAPPHIRE Limited Edition NEW

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NEW ALTITUDE IN HAUTE HORLOGERIE

The launching of the BR-X1 marked the beginning of a whole new chapter in Bell & Rosssaga. This high-tech chronograph, with a sporty look and robust sophistication, heralded an inspirational new line in horological excellence.

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Revolutionary in design and inspired by aeronautical flight instruments, the BR-X1 line stretched its wings in 2015 with an exceptional new Haute Horlogerie version: the BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon.

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This watch combined the extremely virile esthetic codes of the brand with technical refinement. Yet the thrill of a further development was still to come. True to its relentless quest for excellence and performance, Bell & Ross boldly set forth to achieve the ultimate expression of this already iconic design: a skeleton movement enhanced as a rare treasure.

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CHRONOGRAPH, COMPLICATION &VISION

Through a transparent exterior, the BR-X1 CHRONOGRAPH TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE reveals its fascinating secrets: it is built around a Flying Tourbillon master grand complication and Bell & Ross has added an ultra elegant mono-pusher chronograph. This unique and exclusive Haute Horlogerie caliber is prepared to be roused by the exquisite poetry of its movement.

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The chronograph complication is visible and provides a privileged window into its many intricacies. Even the casual observer can admire the column wheel under the dial at 12 o’clock, the semi instantaneous jumping hand (rather than a traditional sweeping hand), and the power reserve indicator of 100 hours (at least 4 days) at 9 o’clock.

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Masculine through and through, the main plate and pillars have been machined from a single block of metal. The perfectly executed skeletonizing of the movement, in a stunningly contemporary style and finish, allows the exceptional mechanics of this “horological turbine” to be observed when starting, stopping and resetting.

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True afficionados will appreciate the extreme sophistication of the BR-X1 CHRONOGRAPH TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE with its 30-minute counter at 10 o’clock and 60-second counter at 2 o’clock for the chronograph functions. These are engaged by the mono-pusher rocker – positioned at 2 o’clock – which controls the Start, Stop and Reset functions.

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A treat for the eyes, this outstanding timepiece offers breathtaking views into its inner workings. The power reserve differential and the barrel are also visible on the back. In a similar theatrical fashion, the flying tourbillon cage with the logogram “&” can been seen from every angle.

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A TREASURE CHEST OF PURE SAPPHIRE

To those of us in awe of Nature’s riches, sapphire is an iconic precious gemstone. To the world of Science, it’s a mineral known as Corundum, the second hardest material on earth after diamond, and almost impossible to scratch. Herein, lies the beauty of this once-in-a-lifetime creation by the master horologers at Bell & Ross.

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The extreme transparency of sapphire allows the eye an unequaled opportunity to virtually travel inside the movement and see the ingenious interactions in all their glory. Cutting a watchcase from a solid block of sapphire is an extremely difficult process. It takes long hours of machining, then polishing, to produce one.

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The BR-X1 CHRONOGRAPH TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE case is cut from 9 blocks of sapphire: middle piece, back, top, crystal and the four bumpers and is assembled with screws. The complexity of the case construction is a challenge to technical mastery and makes it an exceptional and striking timepiece.

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Technical Specifications

Model: BR-X1 Tourbillon Chronograph Sapphire
Limited Edition of 5 Pieces

Reference: BRX1-CHTB-SAPHIR

Movement
Calibre BR-CAL.285
Hand-wound flying tourbillon
Mono-pusher column wheel chronograph
282 components, 35 jewels, 21,600 vph
Power reserve 4-day
Case
Diameter 45 mm
Sapphire
Dial
Skeleton
Metal appliqué indices with Superluminova inserts
Metal skeleton Superluminova-filled hours and minutes hands
Functions
Hours and minutes
Chronograph:
30-min timer at 11 o’clock, chronograph 60-sec timer at 1 o’clock
Power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock
Flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock
Strap
Bi-material strap
Translucent rubber with metallic Kevlar weaving
Buckle: pin. Polished steel

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Press release - 2016 
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