Saturday, September 5, 2020

Hermes – ARCEAU Lift Tourbillon Repetition Minutes Unique Piece


HermèsARCEAU Lift Tourbillon Répétition Minutes Gold 43 Lacquered Dial - Unique Piece

A horse-shaped cut-out in the lacquered
dial reveals the
Hermès
tourbillon
and minute-repeater movement

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Designed by Henri d’Origny in 1978, the Arceau watch displays an understated yet distinctive nature. Its timeless silhouette takes the form of a round case with stirrup-like asymmetrical lugs. 

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A one-of-a-kind model in rose or white gold, the Arceau Lift tourbillon répétition minutes features a white or Abyss blue-lacquered dial revealing part of its entrancing mechanism.

ARCEAU Lift tourbillon répétition minutes

A horse-shaped cut-out in the lacquered dial reveals the Hermès tourbillon and minute-repeater movement. Framed by the equestrian profile cut-out hugging the curves of the case, the complexity of the double-gong minute-repeater mechanism is captivating.

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This traditional horological complication is combined here with another horological exception – the flying tourbillon – coiled inside the horse’s neck and visible through a round aperture at 6 o’clock.

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Forming a double H, the architecture of the tourbillon is inspired by mot emblematic of the Hermès boutique on the Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris. This design crowning the tourbillon carriage and barrel bridge picks up the pattern of the artistic wrought ironwork adorning the entrance, railings, staircase and lift at the Parisian establishment.

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The pleasing overall effect is swept over by slim openworked hands and punctuated by the Arceau line’s characteristic sloping numerals that evoke a galloping horse.Visible through the dial cut-outs and the sapphire crystal case-back, the new mechanical hand-wound movement H1924 rom Manufacture Hermès emits the clear chime of its minute repeater from a white or rose gold case measuring 43 mm in diameter.

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Re-designed to incorporate two major Haute Horlogerie complications, this precious case was designed in the Hermès Horloger workshops, as were the lacquered dial and matt black alligator strap.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model: ARCEAU Lift tourbillon répétition minutes

One-of-a-kind model

MOVEMENT
Manufacture Hermès H1924 movement
Mechanical hand-wound, crafted in Switzerland
Diameter: 30 mm (13 ¼ ‘’’)
Thickness: 6.1 mm
Power reserve: 90 hours
Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
Functions: Double gong, minute repeater, hours, minutes
Decoration: Mirror-polished tourbillon carriage topped with the Lift motif.
Hand-chamfered and polished bridges
Distinctive feature: flying tourbillon
CASE
Shape / dimensions: Round, 43 mm in diameter
Material:
  • Rose gold 
  • White gold
Crystal: Sapphire crystal and case-back with anti-glare treatment
Water resistance: 3 bar
DIAL
  • White-lacquered dial.
  • Blue-lacquered dial.
“Horse” cut-out motif
STRAP
  • Havana alligator
  • Abyss blue alligator


Limitation
Exclusive Unique Limited Edition 

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Hermès Horloger Press Relations
Katy Jolidon

katy.jolidon@montre-hermes.ch
+41 (0)32 366 71 00
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Photos: Claude Joray
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Friday, September 4, 2020

VACHERON CONSTANTIN – MALTE Manual-winding China Edition 2020



VACHERON CONSTANTINMALTE Manual-winding Gold CHINA Boutique Edition 2020

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Vacheron Constantin makes the debut
of a
100-piece China limited edition

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    A numbered and engraved 100-piece limited edition dedicated to mainland China.

    A light blue mother-of-pearl dial framed by a pink gold tonneau-shaped case
    A manual-winding in-house movement, Calibre 1400 AS, a symbol of watchmaking excellence.

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[September 2020] Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Vacheron Constantin chose its Tmall Flagship Boutique as the platform to debut the Malte manual-winding watch in pink gold with a light blue mother-of-pearl dial, a superbly slender and elegant 100-piece special China edition.When night gives way to day, the sky takes on a graceful azure shade as the dawn heralds endless possibilities.

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Vacheron Constantin has chosen this elegant hue to adorn the mother-of-pearl dial of the Malte manual-winding watch unveiled at the opening of the Vacheron Constantin boutique on Tmall.
A light blue colour dedicated to women who experience each morning as a discovery, offering momentum towards new horizons.
A refined aesthetic

Femininity and sophistication reign supreme on this watch, featuring a tonneau shape that has been one of the signature tokens of Vacheron Constantin's creative heritage since 1912.

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For this special edition of 100 numbered and engraved watches, the finely cambered case adopts the shimmering warmth of 18K 5N pink gold. This refined case beautifully frames the azure colour of its slightly domed dial, punctuated by slender hands and applied hour-markers in pink gold.

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A discreet small seconds hand and 18K 5N pink gold applied Roman numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock complete the picture. The Malte manual-winding watch hugs the curves of even the slimmest wrist with its matching light blue alligator strap.

A manual-winding calibre

The charisma of the Malte manual-winding model is also expressed behind the scenes. Through the sapphire crystal caseback, women with a love of horological sophistication will appreciate the classic yet sophisticated aesthetics of Calibre 1400 AS, with its numerous signature polished coins rentrants (interior angles) meticulously crafted by the highly skilled artisans of the Manufacture.

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Entirely developed and produced in-house by Vacheron Constantin, this manual-winding 1400 AS movement with its diminutive 20.65 mm diameter is to be found in dainty and often feminine creations from the Maison. Endowed with a 40-hour power reserve, it sets a steady and accurate cadence for the essential hour, minute and small seconds indications.

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Summary

Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Vacheron Constantin is unveiling a special ladies’ timepiece in a numbered and engraved 100-piece China limited edition on its Tmall Flagship Boutique: the new Malte manual-winding watch in pink gold with a light blue mother-of-pearl dial and matching light blue alligator strap. To check out the extra offers, please visit: Vacheron Constantin Tmall Flagship Boutique.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: MALTE

Model: Manual-winding Gold CHINA Boutique Edition
 
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Reference  81015/000R-B903

CALIBRE 1400 AS
Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin Mechanical, manual-winding
20.65 mm (9’’’) diameter, 2.6 mm thick
Approximately 40 hours of power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour)
98 components
20 jewels

Hallmark of Geneva certified timepieces
INDICATIONS
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock
CASE 
18K white gold
28.4 x 38.7 mm, 7.72 mm thick
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 meters)
DIAL 
Light blue mother-of-pearl
10 applied baton-shaped hour-markers and 2 applied Roman numerals in 18K 5N pink gold 
STRAP  
Light blue Mississippiensis alligator leather strap, stitched-tip, square scales
BUCKLE

18K 5N pink gold buckle
Polished half Maltese cross-shaped

Limited edition of 100 pieces, individually numbered.
Available on Vacheron Constantin EC platforms and offline boutiques in China mainland.


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Press Department
10, Chemin du Tourbillon
P.O. Box 95
CH-1228
Plan-les-Ouates/Geneva
Tel. +41 22 930 20 05
Fax +41 22 930 20 06
press@vacheron-constantin.com
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