Tuesday, July 16, 2019

FAVRE LEUBA – RAIDER Bivouac 9000 Titanium


















FAVRE LEUBARAIDER Bivouac 9000 Titanium 48 mm - 2019

RAIDER BIVOUAC 9000
Lifesaver in Stylish Black


In 2017, Favre-Leuba caused yet another stir in the world of watchmaking. With its Raider Bivouac 9000, Switzerland’s second-oldest watch brand introduced the first mechanical wristwatch capable of measuring altitudes of up to 9,000 m above sea level. The instrument watch has since become a trusted companion for those who relish a challenge and constantly set themselves new goals. In 2019, the Raider Bivouac 9000 will delight its fans with a new look in stylish black. It will also be available with a lifesaving RECCO® reflector strap.


Perseverance, incredible willpower, and courage helped Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei become the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 16, 1975. On her wrist: the world’s first mechanical wristwatch capable of measuring air pressure and altitudes of up to 3,000 m above sea level via an aneroid barometer. Favre-Leuba developed this revolutionary instrument watch 12 years earlier. Christened Bivouac, the piece set new standards in the art of watchmaking and quickly became an essential companion for mountain climbers, pilots, explorers, and outstanding pioneers.

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2017 Favre-Leuba’s 280th anniversary was the perfect opportunity to move ahead and once again conquer new frontiers. With the Raider Bivouac 9000, Switzerland’s second-oldest watch brand went above and beyond and achieved things previously thought impossible. Although the Bivouac 9000 pays respectful tribute to its legendary role model, it by no means rests on its laurels. Instead, it has been technically and aesthetically perfected to fully cope with the demands that are now placed on a highly functional instrument. This was the only way to construct a mechanical watch that could accurately display altitudes of up to 9,000 m.

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This perfection is what earned the Bivouac 9000 one of the most coveted prizes in the watch industry: at the Watchstars Awards 2018, an international jury of trade journalists and watch experts named it the best new watch in the world in the “New Stars” category.


Reliable companion even under extreme conditions

Since its launch, the Raider Bivouac 9000 has participated in countless expeditions and adventures across the globe and made a name for itself as a reliable companion even under extreme conditions. “Even under the harshest conditions, the Bivouac 9000 performed flawlessly all the way to the summit,” noted the famous American mountaineer Adrian Ballinger after his ascent to Mount Everest in May 2018, where he, his team, and his wristwatch were exposed to temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius.

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For Swiss alpinist and speed climber Nicolas Hojac, the fact that his mechanical Bivouac 9000 still shows him how far it is to the summit, even when batteries in electronic devices have failed, is a definite plus.

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But it’s not just ambitious mountaineers who rely on the Favre-Leuba instrument watch. Explorers and sailors also benefit from the Bivouac 9000 barometer’s early indication of changes in air pressure so they can take these into account when planning routes to avoid bad weather zones.

Black for perfect readability

Aesthetically, the Bivouac 9000 has a unique contemporary style. Its impressive case, made of lightweight, hard-wearing, and hypoallergenic titanium, is enough to make this watch stand out from the crowd. With a diameter of 48 mm, it provides the perfect backdrop for the dial. The main design priority was optimal readability under all conditions, and this is now even clearer with the new deep black version.

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Against the black background, the applied indexes and the striking hour and minute hands, which are white in daylight and glow in the dark, cannot be missed. The subdials for the altimeter and the air-pressure display at 3 o’clock, for the small-seconds dial at 9 o’clock, and for the power reserve indications at 12 o’clock are sharp black with clean white hands.

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These simple colors draw the eye to the deep red central hand, which with the scale on the bidirectional rotating bezel indicates a climb in altitude of up to 3,000 m per rotation. Meanwhile, the small red hand on the subdial at 3 o’clock indicates altitude gain in steps of 1,000 m, up to a maximum of 9,000 m.

Same principle, innovatively executed

The principle of measuring altitude and air pressure using an aneroid barometer was a feature of the 1962 Bivouac and remained unchanged for the new version of the black dial Bivouac 9000.

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It uses this barometer to record changes in altitude and air pressure as they occur during ascents, descents, and changes in weather. For the new model, the designers chose innovative materials and made very precise calculations for the barometer capsule design, so that the Bivouac 9000 can now display altitudes of up to 9,000 m above sea level instead of the previous 3,000 m.

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A power-reserve indicator also gives the wearer plenty of warning when the watch needs to be wound after the movement has been running for over 60 hours. The mechanism behind this display is also far from standard: its design is so ingenious that it can perform its complex task with as few components as possible, making it even more reliable. Last but not least, the Bivouac 9000 is water-resistant, unlike its 1962 counterpart.

Another reason to equip yourself with the Bivouac 9000

Anyone who enjoys sports in the mountains, on difficult terrain, on the high seas, or just in the hustle and bustle of everyday life will appreciate the Bivouac 9000’s outstanding readability and functionality. And for off-piste adventures, Favre-Leuba’s instrument watch is now an even more reliable companion, because its Kevlar strap features an integrated RECCO® reflector that can help save lives.

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RECCO® technology was developed to search for missing or buried avalanche victims and is used by mountain rescue teams across the globe. The reflectors, which operate without a separate power supply, are located by search devices and are therefore a useful addition to avalanche transceivers. Yet another reason to equip yourself with the Bivouac 9000 from Favre-Leuba.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: RAIDER

Model:   RAIDER Bivouac 9000

MOVEMENT
Hand-wound

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Specially designed mechanisms for altimeter and for the power-reserve
indicator; power reserve of 65 hours.
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, small seconds,
central hand to display altitudes of 3,000 m per full rotation,
subdial for displaying altitudes of up to 9,000 m
and air pressure in hPa, power-reserve display, date display
CASE
Titanium diameter of 48 mm
Bidirectional rotating bezel with black anodized aluminum insert;
sapphire glass with antireflection coating on both sides;
aligned screw-in case back;
water-resistant to 3 bar/30 m
DIAL
Black; applied indexes;
luminous indexes and hour and minute hands,
red hands for altimeter
STRAP
Black Kevlar with RECCO ® reflector,
gray antelope leather or black rubber with pin buckle


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Monday, July 15, 2019

ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Knights of the Round Table IV


ROGER DUBUISEXCALIBUR Knights of the Round Table IV© Pink Gold 45mm Limited Edition

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Timeless chivalry

Serial innovator Roger Dubuis is a master of hyper horology – as expressed through daringly expressive, decidedly contemporary timepieces designed for an exclusive tribe of people unafraid to stand out and in search of beautiful objects. With its intrepid spirit and the unleashed creativity that is embedded in its DNA, Roger Dubuis is unfailingly respectful of tradition but simultaneously offers the most exhilarating alternatives imaginable to those put forward by traditional operators.

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Once again demonstrating Roger Dubuis’ singular ability to upend conventions and conquer tradition, the Excalibur Knights of the Round Table IV offers a forceful new interpretation of the mighty legend of King Arthur’s Excalibur. Here, the inherent boldness of the brand that loves to dare is expressed through an outstanding combination of extreme craftsmanship, disruptive materials and horological complications, in which the very concept of contemporary and expressive horology takes on a whole new dimension in this demonstration of peerless skill and expertise.

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Powered by a self-winding calibre RD821, every part of the movement is hand-finished according to the traditional criteria of the Poinçon de Genève – the ultimate stamp of watchmaking quality. Framed by the solid 45 mm pink gold case, 3D solid enamel or 18 carat pink gold blocks create the new sanctuary paying tribute to the Island of Avalon.

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Within this space, the 12 legendary figures for every hour are each represented by a new and unique reinterpretation of a knight inspired by Low Poly Art – a state-of-the-art technique in which polygonal facets are used to create sculptures or paintings – bringing contemporary expressiveness to ancient tradition in exactly the type of duality of which Roger Dubuis is so fond.

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Cast in pink gold, these truly 21st century 3D warriors are just 6.5mm high and entirely sculpted, engraved and finished by hand. Swords drawn, pennants flying, produced as a limited edition of just 28 pieces, the Excalibur Knights of the Round Table IV is the latest must-have in the Roger Dubuis line-up of captivating timepieces for a select group of discerning collectors.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: EXALIBUR

Model: Knights of the Round Table IV©


Exclusive Boutique Edition of 28 pieces

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Ref. RDDBEX0785


Movement
Automatic mechanical movement
Calibre RD 821
Certification: Poinçon de Genève
Diameter: 12 1/2
Thickness: 3.43mm
Decorations: Rhodium-plated, “Côtes de Genève” decoration
Components: 172
Vibrations per hour: 28.800 - 4Hz frequency
Jewels: 33, 
Power reserve: 48 hours
Functions
Hours/minutes.
Case 
Fluted 18K pink gold bezel
Diameter: 45mm  Thickness: 14.6mm
Thickness: 13.70mm
18K pink gold crown,
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment,
18K pink gold engraved case back
Water Resistance: 5 BAR (50 m)
Dial
3D solid enamel or 18 carat pink gold blocks
Table with engraved and 12 legendary figures knights pink gold
Avalon-inspired table sculpted from solid  magenta red enamel
Strap
Charcoal black genuine alligator strap
Clasp: Pink gold adjustable folding buckle

Boutique exclusive model Limited Edition - Only of 28 pieces

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Email: pauline.sizorn@rogerdubuis.com
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