Ateliers deMonaco – TOURBILLON Casino de Monte-Carlo Unique piece

Ateliers deMonaco – TOURBILLON – Casino de Monte-Carlo White Gold 44mm Unique Piece

The new and unique Tourbillon 

Casino de Monte-carlo

The Casino of Monte-Carlo is one of the great historical buildings of Monaco. Located in the heart of the city, next to the famous Hôtel de Paris, it is one of the most symbolic places of the Principality. In order to honour this beautiful monument, the watch manufacture Ateliers deMonaco took its inspiration from this mythic place and created a unique piece called Tourbillon Casino de Monte-Carlo.

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For the love of the game

This prestigious watch is composed of an automatic mechanism named Tourbillon XP1, 1 minute" tourbillon and its hand-engraved 22K solid gold rotor. It’s one of the first patented movements of Ateliers deMonaco and it is famous for having an incomparably precise tourbillon since it has a 0 to 2 seconds per 24 hours’ tolerance. This accuracy makes it one of the most precise tourbillon movements in the world.

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The front and back are made of sapphire crystal exposing the finest details of the patented "eXtreme Precision 1 minute" tourbillon and its hand-engraved 22K solid gold rotor. This tourbillon movement is known to be the most precise tourbillon movement in the world with a tolerance between 0-2 seconds per 24 hours. The calibre is adorned with 29 jewels and a sapphire tourbillon bridge.

The calibre is covered with a sumptuous 18K solid white gold dial, passionately hand-engraved by our master engraver and representing the Casino of Monte-Carlo. It is composed of three superposed plates creating an amazing relief on this piece. The first plate showcases the palm tree avenue as well as the steps of the Casino, an opening on the tourbillon’s cage predominates at the centre and reveals the sapphire bridge and thus takes the place of the central fountain. The second, shows the Casino’s facade and its two famous domes. Finally, the last one features the sky and the clouds that overhang the principality’s must see monument. The hours’ indexes are applied on the dial and have a lozenge form, iconic symbol of the brand and the crest of Monaco.

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This splendid dial is encased in a 18K white gold brushed case, this sophisticated finish emphasises the hand-engraving work on the dial. Only the case’s edges are polished, bringing out the lines of this fine timepiece. The case-back is hand-engraved with the mention: Pièce Unique Casino de Monte-Carlo.

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Moreover, the watch is linked seamlessly by a black alligator leather strap equipped with a 18K white gold folding buckle brings a flawless finishing at this watch.

 Brief history of the Casino of Monte-Carlo

Founded by François Blanc, founder of the Société des Bains de Mer and located on the plateau des Spélugues, between the Hôtel de Paris, the Pavillon and the Café de Paris, the Casino de Monte-Carlo was inaugurated in 1863 and marks the beginning of the society life of Monte-Carlo.

Designed by Charles Garnier and in a Belle Époque style architecture, it was refurbished several times and took its current form in 1910.

This new unique timepiece from the Ateliers deMonaco manufacture should certainly meet the expectations of both casino and game lovers.

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Technical specifications

Model: TOURBILLON Casino de Monte-Carlo – Unique Pièce

Reference: dMc-CHR-SPH-SB

Movement:
Automatic dMc-980 caliber
Patented Tourbillon “eXtreme Precision 1 minute” Tourbillon
Alternances 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hrz)
42 hours power reserve
29 jewels
Sapphire tourbillon bridge
Caliber distinction:   
Curved chamfered, hand perlage, hand engraving decoration
22K gold hand engraved rotor
Silicium escape wheel and lever
Functions: 
Hour, minutes, small seconds (6 o’clock)
Case:
18K White Gold
Ultralight titanium core
Diameter 44 MM
Thickness 13.1 MM
31 parts overall
Brushed, polished and assembled by hand
Multi-layered anti-reflection coat on front and back sapphire crystal
Case back secured with 4 screws
Water resistant up to 3 ATM
Dial:   
3 layers 18K white gold applied by hand
Hand engraved dial showing Casino of Monte-Carlo
6 o'clock tourbillon opening
Hands: Dauphine shaped
Strap:   
Hand stitched alligator leather
18K white gold and titanium folding buckle

Edition: Unique piece


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For more information, please visit our website or feel free to contact us directly.
You can e-mail Ms Manon Bussod: mbussod@ateliers-demonaco.com
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Ateliers deMonaco
Palais de la Scala 1, Avenue Henry Dunant
98000 Monaco
Telephone : +377 97975747

Elisabeth van Pappelendam, PR & Operations Manager
betty@ateliers-demonaco.com
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Frederique Constant – Classics Index Automatic

Frederique Constant – Classics Index Automatic

2017 NOVELTY

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Classics Index Automatic
A Gentleman’s Watch

August 2017, Geneva – Frederique Constant’s continuously strives to offer elegant watches at a very affordable price. The Classics Index Automatic is no exception to the rule, starting at 950 CHF; sophistication has never been so attainable.

The Gentleman

A man is born a man but his life decisions turn him into a gentleman. By choice, he may embody character, intelligence, strength and style, and will put effort into every aspect of his life including the choice of his watch. His watch needs to reflect his attitude, his chivalry, and his flawless taste. The new Classics Index Automatic magnifies these traits and elevate any man to the status of Gentleman!

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Simplicity is Key

Classicism, elegance, refinement, excellence are all requirements to becoming a perfect gentleman but the essential element is to remain humble and modest. Simplicity will guide the gentleman through life and his classic watch will accompany him on his journey.

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Classics Index Automatic represents minimalism to the core, through its 40mm polished stainless steel or rose gold-plated discreet case, its exquisite but stylish silver-colored dial featuring guilloché decoration, applied Roman numeral indexes and date display at 3 o’clock. The elegant feuille-style hands which are hand-polished and the crown delicately detailed. Both versions of the FC-303 are available with either a dark brown or black leather strap.

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Accessible Luxury Philosophy

For years, the brand has been effortlessly presenting watches who surprise the most skeptics and turns dreams into reality. The Accessible Luxury motto lives through each Frederique Constant watch and makes owning a Swiss excellence-infused timepiece the simplest of tasks. With the latest Classics Index Automatic, Frederique Constant continue to prove that style and savoir-faire are but a heartbeat away

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Frederique Constant’s Classics Index Automatic leaves its mark on the wrist of a man contributing to its journey into becoming a true gentleman!

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS

Model: Classics Index Automatic

Reference FC-303MS5B6 - Stainless steel
(950 CHF/ 850 EUR/ 950 USD)

Reference FC-303MV5B4 - Gold-plated steel
(1’150 CHF/ 1’050 EUR/ 1’150 USD)

Case

•  Polished stainless steel 3-parts case
•  Rose gold-plated polished stainless steel 3-parts case

Diameter of 40 mm
Convex sapphire crystal
Water-resistant to 5 ATM
Movement
Automatic movement
Ccaliber FC-303,
38-hour power reserve,
26 jewels, 28'800 alt/h
Dial
Silver-colored dial
Guilloché decoration and pearl black applied Roman numeral indexes
Date display at 3 o’clock
Hand-polished pearl black hands
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Bracelet

• Black leather strap
• Dark brown leather strap

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For further Press & Public Relation inquiries:

Please contact Mrs Marina Coelho, 
PR Manager, mcoelho@frederique-constant.com

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