OFFICINE PANERAI – PAM00779 LUMINOR California 8 Days DLC

OFFICINE PANERAI – PAM00779 LUMINOR California 8 Days DLC 44mm Titanium

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Panerai has put together an iconic dial and case, plus a manual-wind movement, and wrapped them in a supple leather cuff strap to show the Luminor in a completely different light.

The new Luminor California 8 Days DLC stands out immediately with its strong, distinctive masculine look, the result of a completely original combination of classic Panerai elements with a new cuff strap which further expresses the personality of the watch. The watch’s Luminor case (44mm in diameter) is made of titanium coated with DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon), an even carbon-based layer which gives the metal a uniform appearance, with a matt anthracite finish and greater hardness, resistant to scratches and corrosion. The bridge lever device which protects the winding crown is also coated in DLC and it contributes to the watch’s high degree of water-resistance: 30 bar (a depth of about 300 metres).

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The Luminor case houses a simple, fascinating black California dial: that original combination of graphic markers with Roman and Arabic numerals which was originally used by Panerai on some of its earliest dials. In a watch with a decidedly sporty character, the hour and minute hands are particularly sophisticated, having been oxidized at a controlled temperature (290-300 °C) to achieve a particular metallic blue which again is reminiscent of some historic Panerai models.

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The strap of untreated leather combines great strength with a soft, natural effect, both to the touch and to the eye, and its varied patina, modified by use and the passage of time, makes each example unique.

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It can be worn in its basic version or as a cuff strap, using the accessory supplied, originally designed for military use, which prevents the back of the watch coming into contact with the skin. Both the strap and the cuff strap are personalized with contrasting beige stitching and the heat stamped OP logo, and they are fitted with a DLC-coated buckle. A black rubber strap is also included in the box.

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The Luminor California 8 Days DLC (PAM00779) uses the hand-wound P.5000 calibre, a movement entirely developed and produced in the Manufacture in Neuchâtel with a long power reserve of eight days, inspired some of the historic watches created by Panerai for the frogmen of Italian Navy.

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It is 15¾ lignes in diameter and 4.5mm thick, very solidly constructed and fitted with a large brush-finished plate with diamond polished chamfering; this almost completely conceals the wheelwork, while revealing the balance which oscillates at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour. The long power reserve is achieved by two spring barrels connected in series


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Technical specifications

Model: Panerai Luminor California 8 Days DLC 44mm - PAM00779

 

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Case:
Titanium with DLC coating
 - 44mm diameter
Luminor case with bridge lever device
Sapphire crystal on the dial side
Closed caseback
Water-Resistance: 300m
Dial:
Unmarked matte black "California" dial
with luminous Arabic and Roman numerals and hour markers, blued hands
Movement:
Calibre P.5000, in-house - mechanical, hand-wound.
15 ½ lignes, 4.5 mm thick,
21 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 21,600 alternations/hour.
KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device.
Power reserve 8 days (192h), two barrels.
127 components
Functions
Hours and minutes
Strap:
Brown untreated leather strap with beige stitching and heat-stamped OP logo
Additional leather cuff - 24/22.0 Standard - DLC-coated pin buckle
Additional black rubber strap included in the box

Reference: PAM00779

Price:   $8,100 excl. sales tax
             7,900  EUR


*Officine Panerai is not the owner of the Glucydur® and KIF Parechoc® trademarks.

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MAURICE LACROIX – AIKON Automatic Bronze

MAURICE LACROIX – AIKON Automatic BRONZ 44 mm Limited Edition

THE AIKON BRONZE Automatic
is Back to the bronze age

Always modern, always cutting edge, Maurice Lacroix is once again expanding its AIKON Automatic range. Featuring an automatic mechanical movement, this essential model offers a new chromatic signature with its vivid blue dial and bronze case. Renowned for its high-quality designs and its innovation, watch brand Maurice Lacroix has developed an AIKON Automatic with top-notch finishing, unparalleled perceived value and limited to 500 pieces worldwide.

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Following the success of its AIKON Automatic models, Maurice Lacroix is extending its flagship range with the use of bronze. The new case made of this metal, which acquires a patina over time that is always unique, creates a watch that is trendy, exclusive and original. This watch with its three hands features all of the design qualities characteristic of the AIKON Automatic range: strength, masculinity and dynamic angles.

Impactful design

The AIKON collection is the descendant of the Calypso. This benchmark model—the brand’s best-selling model of the 1990s — already incorporated the AIKON's main distinctive features: an integrated water-resistant case and a flat sapphire crystal encircled by the famous six-arm bezel.

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With its dynamic angles and pronounced polished and satin-finished surfaces, the AIKON Automatic Bronze has a real presence on the wrist. It is eye-catching, from the bracelet to the case. The energetic, taut curves and sophisticated play of colors clearly communicate the modern, masculine dimension that Maurice Lacroix’s design imparted to this model with its 42 mm diameter. Its satin-finished edges are polished, as are its six signature AIKON arms on the bezel.

A wealth of finishes

The blue dial of the AIKON Automatic Bronze features an eye-catching motif in relief. It is entirely decorated with small, regular squares. The applied hour markers that circle the dial are plated in pink gold and are supplemented with Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock.

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Its bold character, high standard of finishes and ergonomic design make the AIKON Automatic Bronze an extremely sophisticated watch, without impacting its price. Maurice Lacroix continues to present timepieces with a higher perceived value than their price tag would suggest, especially for a series limited to 500 pieces worldwide.

Powerful products

The AIKON Automatic presents a diameter of 42 mm. Water-resistant to 200 m, its steel case is a perfect match for its blue calfskin topstitched strap. It is closed by means of a butterfly clasp, in steel for the parts that are in contact with the skin, and in bronze for the parts that are visible.

An iconic spirit

Striking from the very first glance, the AIKON Automatic Bronze is a resolutely modern timepiece. Its unique presence demonstrates Maurice Lacroix’s signature design, innovation and artisanal quality.

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This rare timepiece, limited to only 500 examples, provides the wearer with the opportunity to personalise their watch with daily wear and thereby effectively create their own, unique Aikon. #Beyouraikon

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 Technical Specifications

Model:  AIKON Automatic Bronze

Reference: AI6008-BRZ01-420-1

Case
Material: Bronze
Diameter: 44 mm
Height: 11 mm
Water resistance: 20 ATM
Dial   
Blue squares
Indexes: 4N Rose gold plated, white SLN
Hands: 4N Rose gold plated, white SLN
Movement
Automatic Caliber ML115
Vibrations    28'800 vph / 4 Hz
Power Reserve    38 hours
Number of jewels    26
Decorations    Perlage and colimaçon.
Vertical Côtes de Genève and sun brushed on rotor.
Rhodium plated.
Functions 
Hours, minutes and seconds
Strap
Blue calf leather easychange. Ecru stiching
Buckle: Butterfly in stainless steel and bronze

Price CHF 1,950.00

Limited Edition  to only 500 pieces


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