Friday, September 22, 2017

Glashutte Original – Senator Chronograph Panorama Date Steel

















Glashutte OriginalSenator Chronograph Panorama Date Automatic Steel 42 mm

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The Art of the Chronograph 
reveals its sporty charm

The 2014 premiere of Glashütte Original's newly developed Calibre 37 integrated chronograph movement triggered great excitement: its innovative, compact and highly functional design, exquisite precision and reliable performance earned the new column wheel chronograph immediate respect in the world of watch experts and connoisseurs.

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The automatic movement made its debut at the heart of two variants of the Senator Chronograph Panorama Date: a superbly finished platinum and a warm, red gold version. Today Glashütte Original adds some sporty charm to the line-up. A distinctive new version of the Senator Chronograph Panorama Date in stainless steel now complements the elegant inaugural models.


A distinctive chronograph 
presents its sporty side

The new Senator Chronograph Panorama Date captures the eye with the irresistible allure of its contemporary design: the deep black dial is set off by high-contrast white print and enhanced by the generous use of radiant blue Super-LumiNova, which highlights the white gold hour, minute and stop seconds hands, Roman numerals at hours 6 and 12 and all hour indexes, permitting excellent legibility even in the dark.

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Legibility also is a distinctive feature of Glashütte Original's unique Panorama Date. It is positioned centrally in the lower half of the dial beneath the upper-half triad formed by 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph counters and the small seconds display, in which the power reserve display is charmingly integrated.

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A substantial, alternately polished and satin-brushed 42 mm stainless steel case adds cool and convincing elegance to this robust, casually stylish and sporty new version. The German manufactory presents the new model with a choice of three different bracelets: the black calfskin model is sewn with blue thread, carefully chosen to complement the dial's distinguished blue Super-LumiNova.

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A second strap in black rubber is adorned with a lightly textured, laser-cut decoration; both calfskin and rubber versions are available with foldover clasp or traditional pin buckle closures.

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A third bracelet, fashioned in polished and satin-brushed stainless steel, is easily adjusted to suit the owner's preference using the patented, innovative closure, whose millimeter-precise 8 settings assure a superbly comfortable fit.

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A double security mechanism with two buttons on either side prevents accidental opening of the clasp.

The Art of the Chronograph:
 
Calibre 37-01

The manufactory Calibre 37-01 chronograph movement was developed to meet the German watchmaker’s most demanding standards of functionality and optimised for everyday use. Its fully integrated, compact construction with flyback mechanism and 12-hour chronograph counter make it a reliable, precise and aesthetically satisfying companion for day-to-day wear.

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Its ease of use and finely-tuned technical solutions guarantee simplicity of handling and excellent rate precision. The automatic manufactory movement is a persuasive piece of work, its distinctive attributes designed and integrated to form a unique synthesis.

Absolute Reliability

The 4Hz automatic manufactory movement assures maximum functionality through its efficient and compact method of construction. An example is the switch lever; in the Calibre 37 series chronographs, in contrast to previous designs, the lever is comprised of only one part.

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The movement thus guarantees the highest possible switching security, with error potential and susceptibility to interference effectively reduced to near zero. The chronograph’s reliability is also enhanced by the space-saving coupling clutch, which operates by means of an oscillating pinion. It was designed to travel the same short path when both engaging and disengaging the clutch.

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A number of new features enhance the new Senator Chronograph Panorama Date, all designed to assure reliability and robust day-to-day performance, no matter how demanding the owner's activities. Water resistance has been increased from 5 bar to 10 and further enhanced by a new screw-down crown, while the dial's generous use of blue Super-LumiNova highlights and high-contrast white detail assure superb legibility under all lighting conditions.

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All features contribute to making the new Senator Chronograph an absolutely reliable companion for everyday life.

Maximum precision

Sophisticated technical solutions assure the new chronograph’s particularly high degree of precision. Adjustment is handled without a regulator, using four gold screws on the balance wheel to enable a continuous, and thus more precise, performance of the watch over an especially long period of time. Numerous other components and functions contribute to assure the precision of the manufactory Calibre 37-01.

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70-hour power reserve

With a power reserve of 70 hours when fully wound, the automatic Calibre 37-01 represents an absolute peak value in the realm of mechanical chronographs. In order to keep the performance and amplitude stable over the entire period of time, a new oscillation system with low energy requirements was developed, effectively governed by a single spring barrel. Optimal translation between spring barrel and oscillation system assures extremely stable and precise performance with no deviations over 70 hours.

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The new version of the Senator Chronograph Panorama Date will be available alongside the other two versions in platinum and red Gold at Glashütte Original Boutiques and selected retailers worldwide.

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Technical Specifications

Collection : Senator

Model: Chronograph Panorama Date Steel 42mm

Models with calfskin leather strap black
REF. 1-37-01-03-02-07 - stainless steel buckle, 18 mm
REF. 1-37-01-03-02-35 - stainless steel fold fastener std., 18 mm
REF. 1-37-01-03-02-55 - stainless steel short fold fastener, 18 mm
Models with rubber strap black
REF. 1-37-01-03-02-06 - stainless steel buckle, 18 mm
REF. 1-37-01-03-02-33 - stainless steel fold fastener std., 18 mm
REF. 1-37-01-03-02-53 - stainless steel short fold fastener, 18 mm
Model with bracelet
REF. 1-37-01-03-02-70 - stainless steel bracelet

Movement
Manufactory Automatic movement
CALIBRE 37-01
Dimensions: Ø 31.6 mm, height 8 mm
Balance: screw balance with 4 regulation screws gold 14 ct
Oscillating frequency: 28,800 vph, equivalent to 4 Hz
Power reserve: 70 Stunden ±5%
Balance spring: Anachron
Shock protection: Incabloc
Jewels: 65 jewel bearings
Additional details:
Automatic winding, hour/minute (central), small second (off-central), second stop, Panorama Date, chronograph with flyback/stop second/30-minutes-display/12-hour-display, power reserve display,
exquisitely finished movement, polished steel parts, polished/blued screws,
three-quarter plate/cock/rotor with Glashütte stripe finish, bevelled edges,
skeletonized rotor with 21-ct gold oscillation weight, adjustment of rate by adjustment screws,
fine adjustment rate symmetry using swan-neck spring

Dimensions:
Case:
Diameter: Ø 42 mm
Height: 14.6 mm
Material: stainless steel
Strap: 21/18 mm
Waterproof up to: 10 bar,
Screw-down crown
Glass: domed sapphire crystal, both sides anti-reflective
Bottom: sapphire crystal
Dial:
Diameter: display Ø 36.8 mm,
varnish black with Roman/Arabic numerals with Super-LumiNova
Hands: Super-LumiNova
Strap/bracelet:
Louisiana Alligator leather black strap
Strap: 21/18 mm
  • W682029961 - Calfskin leather strap black
  • W682016156 - Rubber strap black
  • W605017662 - Stainless steel bracelet

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For further information please contact:
Glashütte Original I Press Office
Altenberger Straße 1 I D-01768 Glashütte i. Sa.
Telephone: +49 (0) 350 53 46 - 0
E-Mail: pr@glashuette-original.com

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Thursday, September 21, 2017

KEES Engelbarts – Organic Skeleton Bronze Tourbillon – Unique Piece


KEES EngelbartsOrganic Skeleton Bronze Tourbillon – Unique Piece

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High-End Skeleton Swiss Watch

Geneva based Dutchman Kees Engelbarts creates unique hand made watches. Engelbarts uses an ancient Japanese technique called "MOKUME GANE", which literally means "wood grain metal". Kees Engelbarts, initially a hand-engraver is until today commissioned by various high-end Swiss Watch Brands to engrave dials, movements, cases etc.

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In 1997 he decided to begin creating his own watches thinking; Why should a watch wear the name of the watchmaker (the technician) if the important thing is aesthetic aspect of the watch; the engraved dial or the beautifully decorated movement? Wouldn't it be more logical to name the watch after its creator? This reasoning proved Engelbarts right; he creates unique watches for people that are looking for "something different".

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Kees makes only very few pieces per year using only the best materials and movements for his watches. When you have a close look at a watch made by Kees Engelbarts you can tell that it has been made by hand with passion and love. For Kees Engelbarts "hand made" is not just a marketing slogan.

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Crafted from bronze, this one-of-a-kind high horology masterpiece by Kees Engelbarts houses a skeletonised manual winding double barrel movement featuring a tourbillon at 9ó clock.

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Beating at 28,800 vph this 27 jewels organic Skelton movement is decorated, hand-finished and red gold plated.

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Its skeletonised dial features blued hour and minute hands. Measuring 43.mm diameter, its bronze case features brushed matt finish.

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The case is fitted with sapphire crystal glass on both front and rear side.

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The Bronze Tourbillon is worn on a brown alligator leather strap with solid bronze buckle. Price on request

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Technical details

Model: Organic Skeleton Bronze Tourbillon - Pièce Unique

Case
Material: Bronze
Brushed Matte Finish
Diameter: 43,5 mm
Glass: Sapphire Crystal Both Sides with
Caseback: Double Anti-Reflection Treatment
Case back secured with 6 screws
Case-back ring, engraved with “KEES Engelbarts - Unique Piece
Movement
Manual-Wound Twin Barrel Tourbillon (9 o'clock position)
TechnoTime movement (base Calibre TT791)
27 Jewels
Frequency: 28'800 Bph (4 Hrz)
5-days power reserve (120h)
Organic Skeleton
Red Gold Plated
Decorated and Finished by Hand
Functions: 
Hour, minutes 
Dial
Organic skeleton
White gold/silver hand-engraved and etched
Hands: Hand-made, blued steel pink oxidized
Twin Barrel Tourbillon (9 o'clock position)
Strap  
Hand-stitched brown alligator leather both sides
Solid bronze buckle

Price  
On request

Presentation Box:
Macassar ebony white leather interior

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Contact Info
Email: mail@kees.ch
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