CORUM – ADMIRAL AC-ONE 45 Openworked

CORUM – ADMIRAL AC-ONE 45 Openworked Tourbillon Titanium - 2019

 

Uncovering the Beauty of Mechanics

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Corum pushes creative boundaries once again with the 

AC-One 45 Openwork Automatic and Automatic Tourbillon.

In 2013, the Admiral collection welcomed a new line to the family- the Admiral AC-One. Keeping in mind the key design codes of the Admiral collection, the lines of the iconic dodecagonal-shaped case was reworked to become more rounded, and angles less prominent. 

 

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Taking into consideration the size and weight of the 45mm diameter-case of the AC-One 45, titanium became the material of choice for this contemporary reinterpretation. Designed as a robust timepiece to complement luxury offshore boating, the Admiral AC-One 45 is even sportier, bolder and pushes the boundaries of creativity a step further.

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This year, Corum presents the AC-One 45 Openwork Automatic, which introduces an exquisitely crafted skeletonized dial. The movement fitted within the AC-One Openwork Automatic is the caliber CO 297, a new movement that was developed by Corum in-house specifically for this model. 

 

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The bridges visible on the dial side were specially designed to be in harmony with the dodecagonal-shaped case, as well as the silhouettes of the nautical pennants. A sub-dial displaying small seconds is at the 9 o’clock position, while the power reserve indicator sits at 3 o’clock.

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Like the AC-One 45 Squelette that was released in 2014, the ingenious architecture of the AC-One 45 Openwork Automatic juxtaposes this otherwise hefty timepiece with a touch of lightness and refinement. Unlike the Squelette which features a completely skeletonized double-date disks, Corum makes use of bolder and cleaner-cut lines to give a more robust and athletic feel to the Openwork Automatic.

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The AC-One 45 Openwork Automatic is presented in two variants. The first, with a case crafted in grade 5 Titanium to add lightness of the overall design, and at the same time evoke a futuristic vibe. The second variation pairs contrasting rose gold with black PVD-coated titanium as the case material, giving the watch a bolder and sportier feel. 

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The back of the movement is visible through the screwed-in open back bronze cover with anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Both timepieces offer water resistance up to 100 meters, while the movement has a power reserve of 42 hours.

Taking mechanical beauty a step further: 

AC-One 45 Openwork Automatic Tourbillon

For aficionados who prefer something more complicated and gravity-defying, Corum has prepared the AC-ONE Openwork Tourbillon. At the six o’clock position lies a tourbillon, in addition to the above details present in the AC-One Openwork Automatic.  

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This showcases the not only the beautiful heartbeat of the movement, but also Corum’s artistry and flare in technical watchmaking. The addition of a tourbillon also ensures higher accuracy in timekeeping under conditions at sea.

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Both the AC-One Openwork Automatic and Openwork Tourbillon also feature redesigned straps. Crafted with rubber on the surface and synthetic textile on its underside, these bi-material straps are designed to seamlessly integrate with the lugs.

 

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This minimizes any possible gaps between the lugs, strap and wrist, which not only makes wearing the watch more comfortable, but also protects the lugs and straps from being damaged by external aggressions.

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Ref. A298/04277 - 298.100.46/F249 AD10

Movement
    Caliber: CO 298
    Power reserve: 72 h
    Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
    Dimension: 12 1/2''
    Jewels: 37
    Winding: Automatic

    Function:  Hour, minute, flying tourbillon, power reserve, 3 minutes counter
Case
    Diameter: 45 mm
    Thickness: 14.30 mm
    Material: Carbon with gold inclusions
    Water resistant: 100 meters / 10 ATM
Dial
    Material: Brass
    Color: Black
    Hands: Dauphine-variant, Skeleton, 5N Golden, Black superluminova
    Indexes: 5N gold-toned brass flange
Bracelet
    Material: Bi-material
    Color: Black
    Interhorn: 23/20 mm
Buckle
    Style: Triple folding clasp
    Material: Titanium grade 5 with black PVD treatment

 

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F.P.Journe – LineSport Centigraphe And Automatique Reserve 2019

F.P.Journe – OCTA LineSport Automatique Réserve And CENTIGRAPHE Souverain Platinum & Gold Collection 2019

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F.P.Journe Introduces The lineSport Centigraphe 

And Automatique Réserve In Platinum And 6N Gold

After the launch of the Centigraphe Titanium and Automatique Réserve Titanium with yellow dials last fall, the Centigraphe and the Automatique Réserve are now available in their Platinum and 18K 6N Gold versions.

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The 44mm cases are available in Platinum or 18K 6N Gold with an assorted respective metal bracelet with matte finishing emphasizing a contemporary sportive aspect.

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The bezel with ceramic inlay follows the codes of the Chronographe Rattrapante with numbers engraved in the Platinum or Gold base. The dials of the 18K 6N Gold versions are in Silver guilloche covered with Ruthenium and appliques numerals in matte 18K 6N Gold and Silver guilloche chronograph or small second counters.

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The Platinum versions feature blue-mauve colour Silver guilloche dials with appliques numerals in matte white Gold and Silver guilloche chronograph or small second counters.

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The 18K rose Gold hand-wound mechanical movement of the Centigraphe indicates elapsed times on three dials, a 100th of a second at 10 o’clock, 20 seconds at 2 o’clock and 10 minutes at 6 o’clock. The chronograph is started, stopped and zeroed by a patented ® rocker at 2 o’clock instead of the usual buttons on either side of the crown.

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The Centigraphe supports the medical research carried out by the ICM, Institute of Brain and Spinal Cord in Paris. Along with Professor Gérard Saillant, Luc Besson, Jean Réno, Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt, amongst others, François-Paul Journe has committed to donating 30% of the profits from the sale of each Centigraphe to the ICM, with no time limit (www.icm-institute.org).

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The Automatique Réserve features a day and night indication and a date now even larger (4.7 x 2.6 mm) for optimal readability. The 18K rose Gold automatic winding mechanical movement with a 22K Gold rotor uses any slightest movement of the wrist to increase the winding of the watch providing 160 hours of power reserve.

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The Centigraphe Souverain and the Octa Automatique Réserve are now part of the retrospective
collections that are no longer in production.

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The Centigraphe and the Automatique Réserve in Platinum or 18K 6N Gold are now available in the 9 F.P.Journe Boutiques around the world.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: SOUVERAINE

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Model: CENTIGRAPHE - CT2

Movement
Exclusive F.P.Journe Calibre 1506 in 18K rose Gold
Manual winding, 18 crown revolutions
Dimensions of the Movement 
Overall diameter: 34.40mm
Casing-up diameter: 34.00mm
Overall height: 5.60mm
Height of hands: 1.45mm
Height of winding stem: 2.69mm
Diameter of stem thread: S1.20mm
Balance 
Free-sprung balance with four adjustable inertia weights
Flat anachron microflames balance spring
Mobile stud holders
Pinned GE stud
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Frequency: 21,600Alt/h, 3Hz
Inertia: 10.10mg*cm2
Angle of lift: 52°
Amplitude: 12h dial up: > 300°
12h vertical: > 260°
Escapement In-line lever escapement - 15-tooth escape wheel
Indications Central hours and minutes

• 1 second counter at 10h00
• 20 seconds counter at 2h00
• 10 minutes counter at 6h00

Chronograph Separate chronograph train driven directly from the mainspring
1/100th second readout
Power Reserve
80 hours with the chronograph stopped
24 hours with the chronograph running
Finishing Circular Côtes de Genève on the bridges
Circular graining on the baseplate
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Straight-grained steel work
Case 
Platinum or 18K 6N Gold
Diameter: 44.00mm
Total height: 10.95mm
Dial Platinum: blue-mauve colour Silver guilloche with appliques numerals in matte white
Gold, chronograph counters in Silver guilloche, matte rhodied hands.
18K 6N Gold: Silver guilloche covered with Ruthenium, appliques numerals in matte
18K 6N Gold, chronograph counters in Silver guilloche, matte 5N Golden hands.
Crown & Rocker Platinum or 18K 6N Gold
Bracelet & Clasp 
Platinum or 18K 6N Gold with adjustable folding clasp
Control  
Rocker arm to start, stop and zero the chronograph
3 position winding crown: 

• Position 0, disengaged
• Position 1, winding
• Position 2, time-setting
• Switch start-stop and reset

Number of Parts 
Movement without dial: 280
Cased up with bracelet: 561
Jewels: 50

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: OCTA Sport

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Model: LineSport AUTOMATIQUE RESERVE - AR2

Movement
Exclusive F.P.Journe Calibre 1300.3 in 18K rose Gold
Unidirectional automatic winding
Dimensions of the movement 
Overall diameter: 34.60mm
Casing-up diameter: 30.40mm
Overall height: 5.70mm
Height of winding stem: 3.00mm
Diameter of stem thread: S0.90mm
Balance
Four adjustable inertia weights
Anachron free-sprung flat balance spring
Mobile stud holder
Free Sprung
Nivatronic laser soldered balance spring
Pinned GE stud
Frequency: 21'600Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10mg/cm2
Angle of lift: 52°
Amplitude: 12h dial up: > 280°
90h dial up: > 220°
Main characteristics 
3 position crown:

1. Winding of the watch in position 0, clock wise
2. Correction of date in position 1, anti-clockwise
3. Correction of time in position 2

Instant jump calendar
Off centre winding rotor in 22K Gold
Barrel with slipping spring
Escapement 15 tooths
Indications
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 6h00
Day/Night indication at 8h00
Power reserve at 10h00
Very large date at 1h00
Power Reserve 
160 hours +/- 10 hours
Winding speed on watch winder: 274 rotations/24 hours
Finishing
Circular Côtes de Genève on bridges
Partly circular graining on baseplate
Gilt engraving
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Chamfered and circular grained wheels
Steelwork with polished chamfered and straight graining
Case 
Platinum or 18K 6N Gold
Diameter: 44.00mm
Total height: 11.10mm
Dial
Dial Platinum: blue-mauve colour Silver guilloche with appliques numerals
in matte white Gold, small second counter in Silver guilloche, matte
rhodied hands.
18K 6N Gold:
Silver guilloche covered with Ruthenium, appliques
numerals in matte 18K 6N Gold, small second counter in Silver
guilloche, matte 5N Golden hands.
Crown Platinum or 18K 6N Gold
Bracelet & Clasp 
Platinum or 18K 6N Gold with adjustable folding clasp
Number of parts 
Movement without dial: 256
Cased up with bracelet: 510
Jewels: 37


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