BREITLING – Avenger HURRICANE 12H Black Breitlight® Case

BREITLING – Avenger HURRICANE 12H Chronograph Black Breitlight® XXL Case 50 mm

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Homing in on great feats

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The Avenger Hurricane takes off in a new version in which the ultra-light, ultra-sturdy case in Breitlight® – a world-first – is teamed with a yellow or black dial and high-performance Manufacture Breitling Caliber 01. A chronograph built for extremes.

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Launched in the spring of 2016, the Avenger Hurricane truly lives up to its nickname as “the superlative-charged Breitling”. By its impressive 50 mm diameter. By its rugged construction with protective reinforcements for the pushpieces and the crown.

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By its case made of Breitlight®, an exclusive high-tech material 3.3 times lighter than titanium and 5.8 lighter than steel yet significantly harder. And also by its numerous other qualities such as exceptional resistance to scratching, traction and corrosion, thermal stability, along with anti-magnetic and non-allergenic properties.

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The Avenger Hurricane squadron now welcomes a new member. This exceptional model retains the 50 mm XXL diameter. However, the major new element lies in the fact that Manufacture Caliber B12 with its 24-hour military-style display is replaced by Manufacture Breitling Caliber 01 indicating the time in a more conventional 12-hour mode – yet with the same precision and superior reliability guaranteed by the chronometer certificate delivered by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute).

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On this instrument for professionals, the lightly streaked black color of the case made of Breitlight® – and water-resistant to 100 m (330 ft) – is teamed with a technical and powerful yellow or black dial punctuated by aviation-inspired white stencil-type numerals.

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 The presence of luminescent hands and numerals, along with a thick sapphire crystal glareproofed on both sides, guarantees maximum legibility in every circumstance.

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The unidirectional rotating bezel is equipped with four rider tabs serving to memorize times. Like all Avenger models, the pushpieces and crown are fitted with a non-slip grip ensuring optimal handling, even with gloves.

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The exclusive strap combines comfort and sturdiness, with a rubber inner lining and sides and an exterior made of anthracite high-resistance Military textile fiber.

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Avenger Hurricane: beyond superlatives.

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Technical specifications

Model: Avenger HURRICANE Breitlight® XXL Case 55 mm

Reference: XB0170E4/BF29/257S/X20D.4  Black Dial 12H 

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Reference: XB0170E4/I533/282S/X20D.4  Yellow Dial 12H

Movement
Manufacture Breitling Caliber B12,
Officially chronometer-certified by the COSC, self-winding
High-frequency (28,800 vibrations per hour)
47 jewels
Over 70-hour power reserve
Functions
1/4th of a second chronograph,
30-minute and 12-hour totalizers
Calendar
Case
Breitlight® (12 hrs)
Diameter: 50 mm
Bezel: Unidirectional, ratcheted
Crown:  Screw-locked, two gaskets
Crystal: Cambered sapphire crystal, glare-proofed on both sides
Water-resistant to 100 m/330 ft
Dial

• Black Volcano
• Cobra Yellow

Strap
Military rubber  (Anthracite/yellow)
Diver Pro, Military or Military Rubber
Interhorn width: 24/20 mm
Buckle: Folding clasp

Available model 24H:
Reference: XB1210E4/BE89/257S/X20D.4  Black Dial 24H

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Jaeger-LeCoultre – Master Memovox Boutique Edition

Jaeger-LeCoultre – Master Memovox Automatic Boutique Edition

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s earliest automatic alarm watch,
is celebrating its birthday

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This is an enduring story that brings pleasure to all Jaeger-LeCoultre devotees, whether they have the soul of a collector or simply a deep appreciation of objects with personality and infused with legend.

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With its top-end watchmaking expertise, its distinct design, and the history associated with it, this gentleman’s watch remains a continuing object of desire.

The anniversary of an iconic calibre

The Memovox line has been a continuous element in the Manufacture’s history since the 1950s, and has a story that resonates with both aficionados and collectors of Jaeger-LeCoultre watches.

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Featuring a double crown and a mobile disc with the desired alarm time shown by a triangular indicator, the Memovox watch made its mark on Fine Watchmaking the minute it was released.

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Its legendary movement, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 815, was the first automatic movement to boast an alarm function signed by the Grande Maison and has inspired many others since its introduction in 1956. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 956 that drives the Master Memovox Boutique Edition is direct descendent of the original.

“The voice of memory”

At the heart of its movement and its design is the alarm function. This eminently audible mechanical memory was invented in the 1950s, infused with post-war optimism that saw men set out to conquer the world in modern global management roles. The distinctive alarm is set to a meeting time or an event, and can be used as well as a wake-up call.

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Now that our world has become consumed in all things digital, what could be more truly luxurious than being prompted to recollect a meeting, or being awoken, by the mechanical chiming of your wristwatch alarm? No doubt it is this somewhat old-fashioned charm that appeals so strongly to lovers of watches with personality.

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There are two crowns on this watch. The bottom crown is used for winding as well as setting the time. Setting the alarm function is simple: shift the top crown into neutral position. Then, in position 2, turn this crown in anti-clockwise direction until the desired ring time. In doing so, the mobile disc with its little “retro-style” and famous Memovox indicator triangle turns around the dial to the alarm time. Turning the crown clockwise allows you to set the date, displayed in an aperture at 3 o’clock.

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The Grande Maison’s watchmakers wanted this watch to appeal to all the senses of the man who wears it, so they worked painstakingly to achieve a very pure sound for the mechanical alarm. Exacting standards underpin all the craftsmanship of Jaeger-LeCoultre.

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A vintage design that still looks fresh

When Jaeger-LeCoultre’s designers set out to create this special anniversary edition of the automatic Memovox, they sought inspiration in a watch dating back to the 1970s, the Memovox Snowdrop. This rare model with its tranquil greyish-blue dial has lost none of its allure. Blue is quite emblematic of the Memovox collection and has always been a very popular colour for this watch throughout its history.

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The dial has kept all the characteristics of the Memovox Snowdrop. Baton hands with a luminescent coating move around a white “railtrack” minute circle, which delineates the outer rim of the sunray-finish blue inner disc. Here is ensconced the little triangle that acts as a hallmark of the alarm function, and also glows in the dark.

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Moving across an opaline blue surface, the triple-faceted hour-markers are also coated in luminescent material and overlaid by a grey-blue “railtrack” minute circle – just like the original watch. As a crowning touch, the twelfth hour-marker is replaced with a Jaeger-LeCoultre logo. This watch constitutes a fine homage to its ancestor, giving a modern “retro-style” look and feel.

As for the stainless steel case, its contemporary design with brushed finishes gives the wrist an unquestionable elegance. Turning it over to see its reverse side, one lights upon an entirely engraved case-back, marked as belonging to a limited edition of 500 pieces. The “1000 Hours Control” symbol in the centre certifies that the watch has successfully undergone 1000 hours of rigorous tests relating to its functioning and reliability.

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The material selected for the strap is a deep blue braided cotton known as “Trieste”, with a contemporary light blue stitching. Supple calfskin lining ensures a comfortable and flexible fit.

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A much longed-for yet unexpected surprise from the Jaeger-LeCoultre Maison, the Master Memovox Boutique Edition watch exudes an aura of exclusivity and mythical glamour that augurs a great future...


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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Model:  Master Memovox Boutique Edition

Reference: Q141848J

MOVEMENT
Automatic mechanical movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 956,
produced, assembled and decorated by hand
28,800 vibrations per hour
45 hour power reserve
288 parts
23 jewels
7.45 mm in height
DIAL
Inner dial blue sun burst
Outer dial Opaline blue
Hands: Baton, polished, Super-Luminova
FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes, second
• Date
• Alarm

CASE
Stainless steel, polished finish
40mm in diameter
Height: 14mm
Solid case-back with the Master Control logo and the legend 'Limited to 500 piese' engraves
Water resistance: 5 bar
BRACELET/STRAP
Calfskin in Trieste black, blur top-stitching

LIMIT
Limited edition of 500 pieces
Exclusive to Jaeger-LeCoultre boutiques

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