Thursday, June 21, 2018

A. Lange & Sohne – SAXONIA THIN Copper Blue Gold


A. Lange & SohneSAXONIA THIN in Copper Blue White Gold

Celestial canopy for the wrist

A copper-blue dial imparts fascinating depth and charisma to the thinnest A. Lange & Söhne timepiece.


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The elegant personality of the latest SAXONIA THIN version is based on the "less is more" principle. Its elegant white-gold case is merely 6.2 millimetres thick and has a diameter of 39 millimetres. The case colour is echoed by the two slender hour and minute hands as well as the twelve hour markers in rhodiumed gold. The hands and appliques contrast crisply against the background of the copper-blue dial.

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It is crafted from solid silver and coated with a thin layer of subtly shimmering goldstone. The precious facing requires an elaborate manufacture process that was originally developed in Venice in the 17th century. Microscopically small copper oxide crystals saturate the deep blue with choreographed reflections that are reminiscent of the stars in the blue midnight sky. A dark-blue hand-stitched alligator leather strap rounds out the expressiveness of the watch.

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Its puristic elegance is complemented by a manually wound movement finished to the highest standards of Saxon watchmaking artistry. The technical features of the manufacture calibre L093.1 – it is a scant 2.9 millimetres thick – include a flat mainspring barrel which delivers a maximum power reserve of 72 hours despite its compact size.

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The upper sides of the ratchet and crown wheels are solarised and visibly integrated into the three-quarter plate decorated with Glashütte ribbing. The escapement that adjoins the three-quarter plate is a special eye-catcher: A classic screw balance with a manufacture-made hairspring oscillates beneath the hand-engraved balance cock with the characteristic whiplash spring.

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The polished gold chatons, secured with blued screws, accentuate the character of a Lange watch that radiates perfection down to the very last detail.

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Technical Specifications 
Model: SAXONIA THIN Copper Blue
 
 Reference: 205.086

Movement
Lange manufacture calibre L093.1;
Number of movement parts / jewels: 167 / 21
Screwed gold chatons: 3
Escapement: Lever escapement
Oscillator: Shock-resistant screw balance, balance spring manufactured in-house
with a frequency of 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour; precision
beat-adjustment system with lateral setscrew and whiplash spring
Power reserve: 72 hours when fully wound
Movement measures:
Diameter: 28.0 millimetres; height: 2.9 millimetres
Functions:
Hours and minutes
Case measures:
Diameter: 40.0 millimetres; height: 5.9 millimetres
  • 40.0 millimetres

With its case height of merely 5.9 millimetres, the SAXONIA THIN is the flattest watch crafted by Lange so far. Five years after its debut, the two-hand watch now features a subtly reworked dial that corresponds to the design of the SAXONIA models presented in 2015. The new SAXONIA THIN with a case diameter of 40.0 millimetres is available exclusively in 18-carat pink or white gold.
Diameter: 39.0 millimetres; height: 6.2 millimetres
  • 39.0 millimetres

Since its premiere in 2011, the SAXONIA THIN embodies the reduction to the essence of a mechanical watch - the display of hours and minutes. In addition to its puristic effect, a dial coated with a thin layer of copper-blue goldstone now lends a fascinating charisma. It is framed by a noble white-gold case, which is merely 6.2 millimeter high.
Case
18-carat white gold
Dial
Solid silver, goldstone, copper blue
Hands: Rhodiumed gold

Case versions:  
  • White gold
Reference: 211.027
    Case: 18-carat white gold
Dial: Solid silver, argenté
    Hands: Rhodiumed gold
  • Pink gold
Reference: 211.033
    Case: 18-carat pink gold
Dial: Solid silver, argenté
    Hands: Pink gold
Strap
Hand-stitched blue-grey alligator leather strap.
Buckle: White-gold deployant buckle

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E-mail: presse@lange-soehne.com
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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

CORUM – BUBBLE 52 BIG MAGICA Djibril Cisse Edition


CORUM BUBBLE 52 BIG MAGICA Djibril Cissé Black Titanium Limited Edition

Djibril Cissé aka “The Lion” roars for Corum

The former footballer known as “The Lion” wanted to collaborate with Corum, a desire shared by the brand itself. From a friendship born out of a mutual and simultaneous desire comes a very exclusive Bubble watch.

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It happens more and more often: a friend of Corum who, from time to time, shares his favourites on Instagram. When that friend is Djibril Cissé and counts a total of nearly 800,000 followers on Instagram, the likes do not go unnoticed!

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I had been planning to work with him for a long time,” explains Jérôme Biard, CEO of Corum. “I knew that he was a collector with a very sophisticated taste. He wanted to get in touch with us and, at the same time, so did we. So, we met up in Lausanne, with the shared desire to create something together.”

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The inevitable choice: Bubble 52

Djibril Cissé already had a Bubble, a personal piece that he regularly wears. Therefore, the Bubble 52 immediately became the starting point for creating his own model. The idea was to create a subtle nod to his outstanding career as a footballer – but that’s not all.

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With several films to his name, a book, two solo albums, television appearances, a DJ career, his own clothing brand and many other collaborations, Djibril Cissé is a “serial entrepreneur”, an all-round artist with overflowing creativity.

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The Lion” wanted a daring watch. A skull, exclusively designed for him by Corum, can be found at the centre of his Bubble 52. Made out of gold and modelled on the artist’s personal watch, the number “9” is visible on its jaw. It is the only reference to his past as a top athlete, the number on his striker jersey which he wore in all his matches.

Magical Djibril

The dial has no hands – a deliberate choice to give the skull the fiercest possible traits, occupying almost the entire dial. Instead, Corum used an off-centre hour display called “Magical”.

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It rests on a flange with a complete timer and two red circles sweeping over it. The biggest one indicates the hours and the other indicates the minutes.

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The watch will be released in a limited edition of 88 pieces and powered by an automatic calibre offering 65 hours of power reserve.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS

L390/03694 - Black Titanium - Limited edition of 87/88 pieces

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L390/03698 - Black Titanium/Rose Gold - Master piece 88/88 pieces

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MOVEMENT
Calibr number CO 390 – Automatic
Power reserve: 65 hours
Functions: Hour, minute
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28,800 vph
Dimension: 13 ¼’’’
CASE
Dimension: 52.00 mm
Thickness: 20.20 mm
Material: 
Titanium grade 5 with black PVD treatment or titanium grade 5 with black PVD treatment with bezel and crown in 5N 18kt rose gold
Domed antireflective sapphire crystal
Sapphire case back
Water-resistance: 100 meters / 10 ATM
DIAL
Material: Brass, 3D
Hands: Circle, red-coloured
STRAP / BRACELET

Material: Vulcanized rubber
Pin buckle in stainless steel with black PVD treatment

L390/03694 - 390.101.95/0371 DC09
Limited edition of 87/88 pieces
L390/03698 - 390.101.86/0371 DC09 - Master piece 88/88 pieces

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