Ulysse Nardin – NORTH SEA Minute Repeater Edition

Ulysse Nardin – Classic NORTH SEA Minute Repeater Limited Edition

A Striking New Champlevé Minute Repeater: 

Ulysse Nardin Presents the NORTH SEA

SIHH 2017

In a powerful homage to the oil industry, the Ulysse Nardin North Sea Minute Repeater marks the latest addition to the unique timepieces in the Classic Collection.

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Finely crafted in gold and champlevé enamel, this timepiece is an incredibly realistic depiction of the mighty off-shore drilling rigs that dig deep for the world's precious "black gold". The glimmering champlevé rig, seen from a low angle, rises majestically from the black sea, with its delicately wrought waves in the foreground. A dramatic red sky highlights the stunningly detailed structure, while in the background, another golden rig works industrious-ly away.

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Three 18-Karat gold cranes - the Jaquemarts - move and sound when the minute repeater is activated indicating the hours, quarter hours and minutes. Known for its crystalline chimes as well as for its impressive mechanical timekeeping, the minute-repeater complication is highly respected in the horological industry and by connoisseurs as one of the most difficult to achieve.

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The champlevé enamel technique is a genuine rarity and this one is a fine example of this ancient art. First intro-duced in the 12th century, the champlevé enamel technique is mastered by only a handful of craftspeople world-wide. Firstly, it requires the engraver to define the design on gold plate, carefully creating the image in three - dimensions. The enameller then lays down the different-colored enamels. Finally, the effect is brought vividly to life by the engraver who chisels the metal to perfection once the dial has been polished.

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Minimal black indexes, and streamlined hour and minute hands allow the final results – the powerful champlevé rigs - to take center stage on the rose-gold dial.

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Indeed, the Ulysse Nardin North Sea Minute Repeater represents the finest in Haute Horlogerie, melding centu-ries-old artisanship with cutting-edge technology to create this noble tribute to industry.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Collection: Classico

Model: NORTH SEA Minute Repeater Edition

Reference: 736-61/E2-OIL - Rose Gold Limited Edition of 28 pieces

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Reference: 739-61/E2-OIL - Platinum Limited Edition of 18 pieces

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Movement 
Caliber UN-73
Power-Reserve:    Approximately 36 hours
Winding:    Manual winding
Functions

• Minute repeater
• Chiming  hours, quarters and minutes
• Automatic chime activation system
• Animated Jaquemarts

Case

• 18ct Rose Gold
• PT950 Platinum

Diameter:    42 mm
Case-back:    Sapphire crystal fixed with screws
Water-resistance:    30 m
Dial
Champlevé enamel with three Jaquemarts in 18-Karat gold
Crystal
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Band
Exclusive Alligator Black strap, with folding buckle

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Franck Muller – Vanguard™ V45 Skeleton SAPPHIRE Tourbillon

Franck Muller – VANGUARD™ V45 Skeleton SAPPHIRE Tourbillon

In-house Mechanical SAPPHIRE Treasure

While keeping its very strong DNA, the newly born Vanguard™ 60 hour power reserve skeleton provides a mesmerising view on an in-house crafted mechanical treasure. The bridges hand-chamfered to perfection reveal not only the manufactured movement of the watch but also a second counter at 6 o’clock. The architectural and geometric open worked bridges have been designed for watch lovers to admire the mechanism in its entirety.

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Revealing the soul of its mechanism through the transparency of its sapphire case, the new Vanguard™ skeleton sapphire showcases its movement to the fullest. Innovation and expertise coupled with Haute Horlogerie traditions has enabled Franck Muller® to design this one-of-a-kind timepiece, achieving an unprecedented achievement. Manufacturing a sapphire watchcases of this kind requires a high degree of hand-finishing, high expertise and a unique savoir-faire.

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The case, bezel and back this timepiece are milled from a single block of sapphire. It takes two months to machine the case and then two more to accomplish the polishing. The high-tech transparent tonneau watchcase is emphasized by the architectural design of the white PVD skeleton dial, hand-chamfered to perfection.

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The perfectly integrated transparent strap attached to the glass case is totally invisible so that the skin of the wrist can be seen through it. Taking a new direction with its minimalist style, the Vanguard skeleton sapphire offers a full visual access to its in-house manufactured movement.

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Technical details

Model: VANGUARD™ V45 Skeleton SAPPHIRE

Ref. V 45 T SQT SAPPHIRE

Movement
Calibre FM 2001
Manually wound mechanical movement
Dimensions of Movement: 21.90 x 29.40 and Height: 5.30 mm
Power Reserve: 60 hours
Frequency: 18’000 vibrations/ hour
Number of Components: 193
Number of Jewels: 21
Movement decoration: Satin-brushed, hand-chamfered
Functions
Winding crown in 2 positions
Case
Sapphire
Dimensions: 44.00 mm X 53.70 mm X 12.80 mm
Water-resistance: 3 ATM
Dial
White PVD openwork dial 
Display: Hours and minutes
Strap
White Alligator strap

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