KERBEDANZ – Ladies Esperanza Classique Gold Blue Sapphires Edition

KERBEDANZ – Ladies Esperanza Classique Yellow Gold Blue Sapphires Limited Edition

KERBEDANZ gave to this beautiful jewelry model 

the Spanish name of Hope: Esperanza.

The Hope is an attitude of mind to consider the possibility, or even the belief or the faith in a better future for oneself or for the others. To continue to hope, even when everything collapses around you, is a feeling that perhaps is unique to human beings. In any case, this optimistic attitude of mind can be noticed in the very first invocations to the divine.

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In the Greek mythology, in the myth of Pandora, the gods take revenge of mortals by sending them the first women, Pandora, knowing her curiosity pushes her to open the lid of the jar (pithos) where are held prisoners all the evils of humanity. They then escape from the jar and overwhelm mankind, while Pandora, frightened by this act, closes the lid just in time to keep Hope inside.

In the three major theological virtues: Faith, Charity (or love) and Hope, when the lights of the Faith and Charity are extinguished by the breath of the infernal powers, only the light of Hope continues to shine, thus ensuring the future salvation of humanity.

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In art and literature, the Hope is often present. Many artists represent Hope in allegoric forms, like the anchor, for example, which maintains stable the ship of life in the middle of the swell.

As a female first name, Hope took different forms depending on the languages: as the French name “Nadège” derived from the Russian name Nadiejda, which means Hope, The name Esperanza, derived from Spanish, is understandable in all languages and also in Esperanto.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: Ladies watches
Model: Esperanza Classique

MOVEMENT
Automatic mechanical KRB-03 caliber,
designed, manufactured and decorated by Kerbedanz,
120 hours power reserve,
28,800vph, 35 jewels.
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes.
CASE
18K yellow gold, 42mm.
Case decorated with 9.69ct blue sapphires and lugs decorated with 0.37ct diamonds.
Designed, decorated and manufactured by Kerbedanz.
Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment.
Water-resistant 5 atm.
The crown dressed with emerald is situated in the north-east, between 1 and 2 o’clock.
DIAL
Massive yellow gold, guilloché.
Designed, manufactured and hand decorated by Kerbedanz.
STRAP
Alligator mississippiensis with 18K gold clasp with a special Kerbedanz design.

LIMITED EDITION  68 pieces

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    2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
    info@kerbedanz.com   
    + 41 32 725 18 10
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ALPINA – Startimer Pilot Heritage GMT

ALPINA – STARTIMER Pilot Heritage GMT Automatic Steel 42mm Collection -  2018

Alpina pays tribute to its aviation history,
 with four new Startimer Pilot Heritage models

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September 2018, Geneva - Alpina unveils four new automatic models as part of the Startimer Automatic collection. All models can be recognized by their characteristic pilot codes, faithful to the Startimer collection.

A signature aviation collection

Since the start of aviation at the beginning of the last century, it’s not just airplanes that began to take off: pilot watches made their appearance. Alpina has been a renowned official manufacturer and supplier of military aviation watches to continental air forces for more than 50 years.

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The history of the brand is linked to sports watches and has a legendary aviation heritage. A pilot’s watch is reliable, extremely precise and legible. Particularly with the military constraints, aviator’s watches needed to resist to shocks, be equipped with anti-magnetic shields with oversized luminous hands, markers and numerals, to ensure an instant readability.

Time is in the air

The Startimer Pilot Heritage collection models are a tribute to cutting-edge codes present in the aviation watch history.

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Pursuing the Startimer success story since its launch in 2011, these new models include an optimized design and remain emblematic timepieces. The brand’s aviation collection joined many pioneers in their aerial adventures.

The Startimer Pilot Heritage: design highlights

Four new models are being added to the collection featuring a generous 42x40.75 mm case dimension, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal case and an engraved case-back displaying the Alpina logo.

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This striking oversized case accentuates its presence on the wrist and enhances the originality of its design. The models are powered by a mechanical AL-555 automatic caliber with 26 jewels, beating at 28’800 alt per hour, offering a 38-hour power reserve and a water resistance of 100 meters.

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While optimizing the readability of the dial with an internal turning ring, a date window is visible at 3 o’clock to complete its functionalities. Each dial displays polished white and black color hands, hours and minutes featuring an orange second. All dials include silver indexes and super Luminova treatment.

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The first model is decorated with a copper colored dial, the second model showcases a dark grey dial and the third model displays a light blue dial. They are all completed by an elegant light brown leather strap. Finally, the fourth model features a navy dial with a black leather strap.

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In addition to the stainless steel case, these models include an oversized screw-in crown which is easy to grip and so that pilot’s can set time while wearing thick gloves and a padded flight suit. These Pilot’s automatic models display the hours, minutes, seconds, GMT and a date while remaining sleek and minimalist.

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Overall, the Startimer Pilot Heritage models are part of the aviation history.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: STARTIMER
Model: Startimer Pilot Heritage GMT Automatic

Price 1295 CHF/ 1295 EUR/ 1395 USD

Reference

AL-555DGS4H6 - Dark grey

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AL-555LNS4H6 - Light blue

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AL-555N4H6 - Navy dial

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AL-555RGS4H6 - Rose gold (Copper)

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Case
Stainless Steel case with silver internal turning ring
42x40.75mm diameter
Scratch - resistant sapphire crystal
Water-resistant 10 ATM/100m/330ft
Engraved case-back
Screw-in crown and caseback
Movement
Automatic caliber AL-555
26 jewels, 38 hours power reserve, 28,800 alt/h
Dial

• Dark grey
• Light blue
• Navy dial
• Rose gold

Dial with applied silver indexes and SLN treatment
Date window at 3 o’clock
Hand polished white and black color hours and minutes hands with white
luminous treatment, orange second.
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, GMT, Date
Strap

• Light brown leather strap
• Black leather strap

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Press release - 2018
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For more information on our watches, please visit our website or feel free to contact us directly. 

You can email Mrs. Camille Merré, PR Manager, at cmerre@alpina-watches.com

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