Thursday, September 26, 2019

ANTOINE PREZIUSO – TRILLION TTR3 Blue Equalizer Frequencies - Unique piece

ANTOINE PREZIUSOTRILLION TTR3 Blue Equalizer Frequencies Tourbillons 47 mm Edition - Unique Pece

The new creation of Antoine Preziuso

With his excellent reputation for watchmaking craft, Antoine Preziuso is proud to present his new creation TTR3 Blue Equalizer Frequencies. The Tourbillon of Tourbillons movement, a core component for this brand, is the result of a collaboration between him and his son Florian that is at the heart of this brilliant watch.

This unique watch in 18 ct white gold contains 233 saphirs of over 24 ct in total, in rare blue royal, baguette-cut, invisible mounting, with three solitary trillion saphirs floating on the dial, beside the three tourbillons.

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A unique piece, the Blue Equalizer Frequencies gives in to the mesmerizing beauty of sapphire. Known to man for thousands of years, and one of the most highly desirable gems for the Ancient Greeks and Ancient Egyptians, sapphire never ceases to fascinate. A rare find, its history is rich with legends and with stories inspired by the most fabulous specimens. Sapphire's hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale is almost equal to that of diamond. This magnificent stone dazzles with its wonderful spectrum of shades, offering every colour of the rainbow. ANTOINE PREZIUSO GENÈVE has fallen for the deep blue of this gem that symbolizes loyalty and truth. Taking its name from the Hebrew sappir meaning "most beautiful thing", this precious stone's irresistible beauty captures our gaze as well as our heart with such a stunning display of light and sparkle.

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Unmatched regularity thanks to its triple differential. AFP-TTR-3X The Power of Three Three international patents protect the TTR3 Blue Equalizer Frequencies. reflecting the creativity and capacity for innovation of ANTOINE PREZIUSO GENÈVE, where the project was brought to fruition after a decade of research.

Multiple Tourbillons on a Revolving Plate

Associating three tourbillons on a revolving plate gives the timepiece unmatched regularity, thanks to its triple differential. Each tourbillon completes one rotation per minute, at a faster rhythm than the plate, which completes six rotations per hour (one rotation every ten minutes).

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The speed at which the tourbillons rotate is accelerated by this double revolution. They are placed equidistant from the centre of the plate, with their respective axes forming an equilateral triangle. Isochronism is enhanced by the fact that the three cages rotate on different axes and at variable speeds.

Triple-Differential or Synchronizer

This differential is unique both in its conception and the variety of tasks it performs. It must distribute constant energy from the double-barrel to the three tourbillons through the centre of the watch, without affecting the axis of the hands; react if one the tourbillon stops working; and correct any variations in frequency. It contains the tiniest ball-bearing in the world, barely 1.6mm in diameter!

Resonance

The closeness of the three independent regulating tourbillons – and their positions on the plate – enable them to resonate, and naturally adopt an identical frequency through a phenomenon known as “synchronism”.

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When the tourbillons start to resonate, their amplitude increases significantly – in a manner perceptible to the naked eye. The system as a whole thus forms a single revolutionary regulator, vibrating at a perfectly stable frequency of 3 Hz.

The case

The generously sized 47 mm case has a sapphire back that allows the beholder to admire all the beauty and complexity of the patented movement, with three tourbillons to the front connected by a triple-differential gear rotating around each other in 60 seconds while the plate completes six rotations each hour.

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ANTOINE PREZIUSO positions its TTR3 Blue Equalizer Frequencies unique piece in the Chronometry category at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2019

Geneva, 2019 ANTOINE PREZIUSO is pleased to announce that its TTR3 Blue Equalizer Frequencies has been shortlisted for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2019 and extends its sincere thanks to the jury.

The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 7th November, 2019 at the Théâtre du Léman in Geneva.

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The TTR3 Blue Equalizer Frequencies will go on show this autumn as part of the travelling exhibition organised by the GPHG.

  • Sydney :    The Hour Glass, September 27th to 29th 2019
  • Bangkok :  PMT The Hour Glass, October 3rd to 5th 2019
  • Mexico :    SIAR (Mexico City), October 15th to 17th 2019

Museo Internacional del Barroco (Puebla) October 18th to 20th 2019 Torres Joyas (Puebla) October 22nd and 23rd 2019


  • Geneva :    Musée d’Art et d’Histoire (MAH), November 1st to 17th 2019
  • Dubai :    Dubai Watch Week, November 20th to 24th 2019

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About ANTOINE PREZIUSO GENÈVE

Tradition, complications, innovation: these three words underpin the work of Antoine Preziuso, founder of the brand ANTOINE PREZIUSO GENÈVE, which in 2018 celebrates thirty-eight years of independent watchmaking. From his studies at Geneva’s Ecole d’Horlogerie – where he discovered his calling – to the creation of the Tourbillon of Tourbillons (in close collaboration with his son Florian), Antoine Preziuso has always been inspired by three powerful values: respect for watchmaking tradition; mastery of major complications; and a constant quest for innovation in technique and design. It was Antoine Preziuso, for instance, who conceived the first watch entirely in meteorite: case, dial, buckle and hands in 2002.

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Antoine Preziuso was born in Geneva, in prime watchmaking territory, but is also proud of his Italian roots. His twin origins help explain the identity of his timepieces, with irreproachable technical quality allied to striking design. He swiftly became a passionate restorer of old timepieces, attracted by the savoir-faire of master-watchmakers of the past, and by the attention they lavished on the quality of finish. His respect for watchmaking tradition finds concrete expression in the watches he designs. The very first watch made by ANTOINE PREZIUSO GENÈVE, back in 1991, already bore the Geneva hallmark!

Antoine Preziuso is internationally recognized for his mastery of major complications, which connoisseurs can admire under his own name or in his regular work for other brands. His workshop produces minute-repeaters and perpetual calendar watches, although it is above all the Tourbillon that dominates his attention: a complication combining elegance, technique and poetry that has reigned supreme in the art of watchmaking for over two hundred years. The Tourbillon’s fascination lies in the number and size of its components and the movement of its cage, which recalls the movement of the stars. The Tourbillon is also the favoured means for Antoine Preziuso to continuously improve the chronometric quality of his timepieces.

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ANTOINE PREZIUSO GENÈVE is a family business. The passion for watchmaking, the love of uniqueness, of the luxury of good manufacturing that comes only from time and experience are values that Antoine Preziuso claims and shares with his family members. May, his wife, has always been at his side. She is a source of undying support, in all aspects of life, not unlike a watchmaking calibre component; her role could be compared to that of a bridge. Solid and reliable. Or, perhaps better yet, to that of a differential, harmonizing as best as possible the forces and equilibriums within this extraordinary family. Laura, their daughter, expressing her talent by combining jewellery and watchmaking techniques in a mechanical jewellery collection. She is also teaching at the Geneva School of Applied Art. Florian, their son, has followed Antoine’s path. That of watchmaking and its technical difficulties that haunt you until you solve them. He is now closely involved in all the company's new designs, and masters every aspect of R&D and production.

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Technical Specifications

Model: TRILLION TTR3 Blue Equalizer Frequencies - Unique piece

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Movement
Calibre Antoine Preziuso AFP-TTR-3X
Winding manual

Power Reserve 48 hours
Dimension 39,8 mm
Total height 10,8 mm
Transmission planetary triple-differential gear
Regulator organs 3 tourbillons « planetary satellite »
Frequency 3 x 21'600Ah (3Hz)
Rotating speed 1 t/minute (tourbillons); 6 t/h (plate)
Components 570
Rubies 65

Ball bearing 6
Bariells double serial barrels
Decoration 2 saphirs trillon and one ruby trillion - 0.76ct.
Patent 3 international patent
Function Hours, minutes
Case
Shape round
Dimensions Ø 47 mm
Thickness 14 mm
Material white gold 18kt. set with 233 baguettes blue royal saphirs
Glass sapphire crystal with anti-reflection treatment.
Crown 18kt gold set with 20 saphirs baguettes + 1 solitaire saphir
Back Sapphire crystal
Strap 
Rubber and crocodile leather on back.
Deploying buckle set with dimanonds

🔰Limitation
Unique timepiece Edition - Only 1-Pieces


🔴PRICE  -  CHF 1'200'000 💰

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

AVI-8 – HAWKER Harrier II Ace of Spades Edition
















AVI-8 HAWKER Harrier II ‘Ace of Spades’ Automatic Edition - 2019

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To Marine Aviation, the Ace of Spades symbolizes some ofthe greatest exploits and the most outstanding names in the history of Marine Aviation.
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 With the Ace being the first card in a suit, it symbolizes the first Marine Corps squadron. The "A" in the upper left stood for the word "Air" while the "S" in the lower right represented the word "Squadron". 

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In this 100th year anniversary of the Ace of Spades squadron, Avi-8 is proud to introduce a timepiece inspired by and in tribute to this famed squadron and the AV8 Harriers still in service with this esteemed outfit ofthe US Marine Corps.

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With details taken directly from the shape, form, and function of the Harrier, the watch is a study in avionic inspired design. The dial in particular demonstrates the most ofthis carefully studied effort to bring the cockpit to the wrist. Topped with a scratch resistant sapphire lens, the case is sturdy, robustly built with an imposing but not overbearing dimension of 46mm.

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Crafted out of solid stainless steel the case provides a tank like home to the multi-Iayered architecture of the dial beneath the lens. Drawing from the incredible power and engineering ingenuity of the Rolls Royce Pegaus engine that powers the Harrier, a custom designed, modified turbine shaped rotor brings the wearer closer to the fit and feel of a truly aviation inspired design timepiece.

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The Hawker Harrier Ace of Spades refers to the Marine Attack Squadron 231 United States Marine Corps that flies the AV-8B Harrier II McDonnell Douglas evolution of the Hawker Harrier.

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This version of the Harrier was launched in the early 1990s. U.S. Army General Norman
Schwarzkopf named the Harrier / AV-8B’s as one of the most important weapons of the 1991
Gulf War. It continues to serve the needs of the Ace of Spades squadron to this day in various theatres of combat, providing close air support for ground troops and performing armed reconnaissance.

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Measuring 46 mm in diameter the watch is built around a sturdy well-built case featuring a flat scratch-resistant sapphire lens. A crown positioned at the 2 o’clock positioned features a start insignia in a nod to the US Air Force insignia marking its namesake aircraft.

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The dial of the Ace of Spades is a representation of the best of the AVI-8 brand. Comprised of more than 30 unique pieces, each part of the dial has been carefully designed and laid out in keeping with inspiration provided by the Harrier.

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The passage of seconds is marked out by a custom modified disc just below the 3 o’clock position and the 24-hour subdial has been constructed with a series of layers and indexes which have been individually facetted applied with brush and polish finishes.

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This attention to detail and finishing can be found across the dial. The result is a dial that while offering a clear cut time display, presents a contemporary military industrialized look.
Bold Flieger style hour and minute hands are bold and utterly legible, allowing for a clear presentation of time and are lumed with Swiss luminous for low light visibility.

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Through the exhibition case back the watch shows off the custom self-winding rotor developed to echo the turbine rotors of the famed Rolls Royce Pegasus engine which powers the Harrier II.

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A robust but supple genuine leather strap with military-inspired stitching hugs the watch to the wrist with a fit that is durable and effortlessly wearable. The Hawker Harrier 2 Ace of Spades Edition will be available from October 2019.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection HAWKER Harrier II

Model: Hawker Harrier II AV- 4070 Edition Ace of Spades Automatic

Case
316L Stainless steel
Diameter: 46.0 mm
Thickness: 14.5mm
Fixed bezel
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Stainless steel see-through case back
Wter resistance: 5 ATM
Dial
Multi-layered dial with Swiss luminous Applied Index
Swiss luminous applied indexes
Swiss Luminous hands
Functions
Customized second disc
24 hours
Movement
Caliber 8247 – Miyota

Automatic – 2 Hands with small second and 24 hour
21 jewels
Strap
Genuine leather strap
Strap width (MM): 22.0mm
Tang buckle

Warranty - 2 Years

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Retail price 
References:

AV-4070-01: £290
AV-4070-02: £305
AV-4070-03: £305
AV-4070-04: £305


AV-4070-01: €340
AV-4070-02: €360
AV-4070-03: €360
AV-4070-04: €360



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