Thursday, August 2, 2018

MeisterSinger – Salthora Meta X Transparent Edition















MeisterSingerClassic Plus Salthora Meta X Transparent Limited Edition

Making power visible

MeisterSinger’s transparent jumping houris available as a set, together with a bracelet hand-made by Albanu of Monaco

MeisterSinger watches show us what is really important. That’s why they only need one hand; mostly an hour hand, except the Salthora models, which feature a minute hand instead. They are fitted with a distinguishing “jumping hour”, displayed in a round window at 12 o’clock, where a mechanism specially designed for MeisterSinger jumps to the next hour every 60 minutes – in a flash and with great precision.

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This feat requires a considerable amount of exactly dosed power input, which also makes the Salthora the ideal basis for the first “jumping hour” in the form of a diving watch, the Salthora Meta X: water-resistant in a robust case, equipped with a rotatable bezel and meanwhile winner of the prestigious Red Dot Award for outstanding product design.


Technology you can see

As its sophisticated technology is the key factor in the success of the Salthora, the new Salthora Meta X transparent limited edition displays not only the time, but also the module that enables the powerful jump to the next hour.

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It is not fitted with a conventional dial, making it possible to see exactly how the snail attached to the minute wheel stores the energy for exactly one hour before releasing it in the rapid, well-balanced movement of the actuating lever.

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Typical for MeisterSinger, the rotating hour circle is also open and the current hour is shown at the top in a frame. Its color scheme, consisting of polished steel surfaces, matt black, and the vivid red accents on the hand, the indices, and leather strap also match the dynamic character of the watch.

 Albanu: Craftsmanship made in Monaco

MeisterSinger also appreciates the fine work of other companies who have perfected the art of creating exceptional products in new variations and types. That’s why the Salthora Meta X transparent comes with a bracelet hand-made by Albanu of Monaco. Since 1928 Albanu has woven bracelets from unusual materials, which are both striking and hardwearing. For MeisterSinger, Albanu created a two-colored bracelet made of marine cord, just like those used in sailing, with a stainless steel silver and black clasp. Water-resistant and robust, it highlights the strong character of the watch when worn on the arm.

The Edition Salthora Meta X transparent is limited to 150 pieces with matching Albanu bracelet.

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Technical Features

Collection: Classic Plus

Model Salthora Meta X Transparent Edition

Ref. SAMX902TR - Black

Movement 
Caliber: ETA 2824-2 
automatic or Sellita SW200-1 
with own module for the „jumping hour“, Minute hand + hour disc
Jewels: ETA 25 / Sellita 26
28.800 semioscillations per h – 4 Hz
Incablock antishock system
Power reserve: 38 h
Case
Stainless steel.
Diameter  44 mm
Rotable ceramic bezel
Screwed caseback.
Water resistance 20 bar.
Domed sapphire crystal.
Dial
Colour Black
Strap
Textile leather strap
Stainless steel silver and black clasp.

Limitation
Limited edition: 150 pieces

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Press Release - 2018
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Hafenweg 46, 48155 Münster
Stefan Loges
Tel: +49-251-1334-8615
Fax: +49-251-1334-8610
E-Mail: loges@meistersinger.de
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Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Ludovic Ballouard – Halif-Time Green Line Platinium

Ludovic Ballouard Halif-Time Green Line Platinium 41 Gold-plated Dial Limited Edition - 2018

Half Time - Green Line

Half Time is Ludovic Ballouard’s second in-house complication where his philosophy shines through yet again; the most important time is the present. This year Ludovic presented the Half Time / Green Line with a green and gold-plated dial in a platinum case.

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It is impossible to influence time as one can only measure it and not stop it entirely, yet Ludovic Ballouard has managed to find a way to perpetually remind you of the importance of the present by splitting the hour numerals in two and placing them on two disks. The outer disk holds the upper half of the Roman numerals, and the inner disk the bottom half.

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All the hour numerals are not lined up except at the position of 12 o’clock where the present hour is correctly displayed. One disk rotates clockwise, the other anticlockwise and they rotate upon reaching the full hour thus changing the aligned numeral at the position of 12 o’clock. The minutes are displayed in retrograde minutes at the position of 6 o’clock.

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Ludovic Ballouard is a witty and eccentric independent watchmaker with an aim of creating unique highly complicated timepieces that embody his philosophy and heart. He questions our relationship with time whilst never forgetting to add a touch of humor as he puts a smile on your face and has you reflecting about time.

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All the aspects of the movement are visible to the naked eye. Ludovic’s idea is that the dial should bring a smile to your face while the movement will fascinate you, as you can see the whole complication set moving through the sapphire crystal display back.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: Half-Time

Reference Half-Time Green

Case
Platinium 950

The entire case along with the lugs are milled out of a solid case.
All cases and crowns are engraved by hand.
Size  41 mm
Thickness 11 mm
Sapphire crystal display back.
Waterproofness 30 m
Movement
Patented manual winding complication by Ludovic Ballouard
Manual-winding mechanical: Calibre B02.
Power reserve: 35 h,
21.600 variations / hours,/3Hz
53 jewels and above 300 components in the movement only
Diameter: 25mm/15.5 lines
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Retrograde Minutes, Jumping hours
All the numerals are cut in half except for the current hour which is whole at the position of 12.
Strap
Hand-stitched alligator strap
Buckle
Patented hand-engraved buckle 950 platinum

Year 2018
Price incl. VAT 99'084 CHF

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