Friday, October 4, 2019

Ulysse Nardin – DIVER Deep Dive « One More Wave » Edition














Ulysse NardinDIVER Deep Dive « One More Wave » Black DLC Titanium 45 Edition 2019


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ULYSSE NARDIN AND ONE MORE WAVE
ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

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(September 25, 2019) San Diego, CA – Ulysse Nardin is thrilled to announce its partnership with the highly respected non-profit One More Wave and to introduce a limited edition Diver Deep Dive honoring the organization.

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One More Wave’s objective is to help wounded or disabled veterans with surf therapy and to get them back in the water by providing customized surfing equipment and assistance. Their mission to help veterans through ocean therapy resonated strongly with Ulysse Nardin, which has long-standing ties to the sea.

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I had an unforgettable first-hand experience watching the veterans in the One More Wave program in action,” said François-Xavier Hotier, President of Ulysse Nardin Americas. Mr. Hotier had been introduced to One More Wave by a friend of his, subsequently meeting Kyle Buckett, Managing Director of One More Wave, while visiting the U.S Navy SEAL Training Camp in Coronado, CA. “Their dedication, courage, and camaraderie is inspiring and we hope to bring more awareness to this important work.”

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Ulysse Nardin’s deep rooted connection to the U.S. Navy stems from 1905, when Ulysse Nardin won a competition to create the most precise marine chronometer and subsequently became the official supplier to the American Navy.

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In addition to a financial contribution, Ulysse Nardin hopes to bring awareness and raise funds for the organization through the launch of the Diver Deep Dive “One More Wave.” The timepiece features a striking yellow and black design, with a black DLC titanium case and 1000m water resistance. The case-back is engraved with the “One More Wave” logo to signify the partnership.  Members of OMW designed the limited edition timepiece as a watch that would stand up to the highly variable pressures experienced while surfing, while also subtly reflecting the founders’ background in amphibious warfare.

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One More Wave was founded among the U.S. Navy SEALS community and is a certified non-profit 501(c) (3).They are based in San Diego and has been devoted to helping disabled veterans since 2015. One More Wave owns and operates their workshop making custom surfboards for wounded or disabled veterans that fits their needs and allows them to benefit from the unique therapeutic qualities of surfing.

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Surfing is actually one of the most effective therapies we’ve ever found for combating depression as well as post-traumatic stress,” says Kyle Buckett. “When veterans are in the ocean environment, they are completely in the moment and can escape from their injuries and traumas. It’s our job to put them out there with the right equipment and tie them in with the growing community of surfing veterans.”

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Photography by Aidan Demolli

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Technical Specifications

Model: DIVER Deep Dive « One More Wave » Edition

Reference: 3203-500LE-3/BLACK-OMW

Movement   
Caliber 11½" UN-320,  
In-house designed movement, with Ulysse Nardin certificate
Diameter 25.60 mm, thickness 3.60 mm.
Silicium hairspring and anchor escapement
High-frequency (28,800 vibrations per hour)
Jewels: 39 jewels
Power reserve: Approximately 48 hours
Winding: Self-winding
 
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Date window at 3 o’clock, ront and back date corrector
Small seconds counter at 5 o’clock
Automatic screw-on decompression valve system at 9 o’clock
Case
Titanium 
Diameter: 46 mm
Thickness: 15.50 mm
Bezel: Rotating, unidirectional, made of titanium, partially covered with rubber. 
Crown: At 2 o’clock, with removable crown guard in titanium
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: Engraved case-back with “One More Wave” Logo
Water-resistance:  1000 m
Dial
Black & Yellow Dial
Luminescent hands and hour markers
Bracelet
Rubber strap with expandable element (spring that adjusts according to water depth),
Extensible Black DLC Titanium Element

Price   US $ 13,500.-

Limited Edition 100 pieces USA Exclusive


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Thursday, October 3, 2019

ZENITH – 50th EL PRIMERO A386 Chronograph Platinum Unique Piece

















ZENITH50th EL PRIMERO A386 Chronograph Platinum 50th Anniversary - Unique Piece


Zenith and Phillips come together
for a one-off
El Primero chronograph in platinum
that will be offered at auction during PhillipsThe Geneva Watch Auction X.

Especially designed by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Zenith’s El Primero chronograph, this one-off watch will be auctioned in Geneva on 9-10 November 2019. Proceeds from the auction of this unique commemorative timepiece will go to Zoe4Life, a Swiss non-profit organization, part of the Childhood Cancer International network. The event around this special and unique timepiece crowns the Zenith El Primero 50th Anniversary World Tour across 5 continents throughout 2019, celebrating the first automatic chronograph in watchmaking history introduced by Zenith in 1969.

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Geneva, Switzerland – 1st of October 2019 – Zenith is ending its year-long celebration of the El Primero’s 50th Anniversary with a bang. On November 8, 2019 in Geneva, the final stop of its Anniversary World Tour, Zenith - in partnership with Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo – will unveil a unique and truly unprecedented El Primero in platinum that is bound to make waves among watch collectors and El Primero aficionados.

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Among some of the most captivating and historically important collectors’ watches offered during the Geneva Watch Auction X on November 9 & 10, 2019 at Hôtel La Réserve in Geneva by the market-leading auctioneer Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, one will undoubtedly attract keen interest: the one-off Zenith El Primero chronograph in platinum.

With a pedigree that is unmatched among chronographs, this particular timepiece is doubly special. Designed by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo in collaboration with Zenith — a first for the auctioneer — this one-off creation celebrates the invention 50 years ago of the Zenith El Primero, the first ever automatic chronograph – with a surprising take on the iconic reference A386. Exceptionally for this one-off creation, and for the first time for an El Primero, the watch is made in PT 950 platinum.

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Another first for Zenith: The unique and precious dial with a vintage touch is crafted from lapis lazuli, a vividly blue stone with flecks of gold. The strap is made from calfskin for elegant simplicity. As a testament to its time-tested robustness and reliability, it comes with a special 50-year international warranty. The final result is a visually captivating timepiece that is sure to please connoisseurs, enthusiasts and collectors.

This will be the first and sole El Primero A386 in platinum,” promises Zenith CEO Julien Tornare, adding, “and it is only fitting as we commemorate and celebrate a true breakthrough in the quest for precision in time measurement.”

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It was pure joy to work with the specialists at Phillips and the team at Zenith to explore the possibilities for realising a unique vision, creative and contemporary, that pushes the boundaries while respecting tradition,” says Aurel Bacs, Senior Consultant of Bacs & Russo, adding, “The result is quite becoming of the importance of the El Primero as a milestone in horology.” And particularly gratifying as well because proceeds from the auction of this unique commemorative timepiece will go to Zoe4Life, a Swiss non-profit organization, part of the Childhood Cancer International network.

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The platinum El Primero will be unveiled on the eve of the auction, at a special event on November 8 at La Rèserve in Geneva, to crown the El Primero 50th Anniversary World Tour which carried the El Primero torch, as it were, across 5 continents throughout 2019 in celebration of the first automatic chronograph in watchmaking history introduced in 1969.

Viewing dates: November 7 to 10, 2019 – Hôtel La Réserve – Geneva.


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