Friday, October 30, 2020

Ateliers deMonaco – ADMIRAL Chronographe Flyback – STRADIVARI Edition

Ateliers deMonacoADMIRAL Chronographe Flyback – STRADIVARI Limited Edition 2020

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Ateliers deMonaco unveils its latest creation: the Admiral Chronographe Flyback Stradivari

Produced in partnership with the architect and designer Luca Stradivari, a direct descendant of legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari – creator of the famous Stradivarius violin – the new Admiral Chronographe Flyback Stradivari watch is a wonderfully refined and beautifully orchestrated device. Available in four limited editions (steel, 18 carats rose gold, white gold and yellow gold), fans of fine watchmaking are sure to appreciate the difference this striking creation with its geometric dial and ingenious chronograph flyback function will make to daily life.

 The meeting of two universes

Italian design and watchmaking appear to be a natural fit. Both are arts practised at the highest level and instrumentalised by exceptional objects, cleverly constructed from choice materials. They require knowledge of materials, finesse in execution, harmony of lines and carefully preserved know-how, to which only the designers and artisans hold the secret.

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It was in Monaco, where the watch brand began, that these two worlds were brought together. The talented architect and designer Luca Stradivari teamed up with Ateliers deMonaco to create something of great quality with real personality. Eager to make the most authentic and – on occasion – the wildest dreams come true, Luca Stradivari has infused the new Admiral Chronographe Flyback Stradivari watch with his exhilarating creative energy. His keen eye for curves, lines and perspective has influenced the silhouette of this timepiece, its relief and dynamism as daring as its creator.

Ancestral inspiration

More than an architect and designer, Luca Stradivari, has also inherited a particular sensibility from his ancestors that has undoubtedly intensified his pursuit of perfection. He can in fact claim to be a direct descendant of Antonio Stradivari, the renowned luthier who designed the finest violin of all time, the famous Stradivarius.

Luthiers and watchmakers share the same passion for excellence. Between the dancing cogs and the accuracy of the keys, their expertise comes down to long hours of demanding and meticulous work. Attention to detail and precision of movement set the tone for these creations being handcrafted in workshops by artisans dedicated to designing the perfect instrument.

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 This is demonstrated by the fact that 300 years on, no one has definitively solved the mystery of the legendary Stradivarius and its uniquely special sound. In spite of the many theories surrounding the specific make-up of the varnish used, the internal wood structure, its chemical treatment – or even micro-glaciation – for improving its resonance, none of it has been established for sure to this day.


Growing up in a world where he came into contact with very finely crafted objects produced to the highest standards from an early age, Luca Stradivari has developed his vision of the perfect object made from the finest materials.

High-quality finishes

What makes a great instrument for measuring time? Its contours, personality, materials and finishes. The new Admiral Chronographe Flyback Stradivari timepiece has it all.

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Housed in a 42 mm case enhanced by a raised middle, the well-defined black geometric dial with intertwining lines capable of transporting its admirers to other horizons reveals the dreamlike spirit of Luca Stradivari. Coated and curved, bold polished triangular hour markers in opposite directions frame this fantasy and give the piece its dynamism. Elegant dauphine hands indicating the hours, minutes and seconds of the chronograph glide over the signature of the architect and designer, given pride of place at 6 o’clock. At 9 o’clock, you’ll find the small seconds counter and on the opposite side, the chronograph’s minutes counter.

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In keeping with its passion for Fine Watchmaking, Ateliers deMonaco has given its latest creation an open case back allowing the dMc-760 calibre to be admired. 

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Decorated by hand, there is intricate circular satin-finishing, perlage, Côtes de Genève, chamfering and traits tirés adorning the bridges. Completing the piece is the signature 22 carat gold oscillating weight, a feature of all the brand’s automatic watches, carefully revolving around the movement. Beating at a frequency of 28,800 vph, it has a power reserve of 38 hours.

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There are four limited edition models available: one steel model limited to 88 pieces and 36 in 18 carat gold, including: 12 white gold, 12 yellow gold and 12 rose gold.

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Finally, to ensure the various elements can be appreciated in exceptional detail, the two sapphire crystals on the case (bezel and case back) benefit from an anti-reflective treatment on both sides.

 A patented mechanism

The flyback function first appeared in 1936, enabling pilots and elite athletes to time themselves over long and short distances. A straightforward concept, it allows the chronograph to be stopped, reset and restarted with a single press of the push-piece, rather than three successive presses.

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True to its goal of making complications both easier to use and more efficient, the patented Admiral Chronographe Flyback by Ateliers deMonaco is no exception. This feature measures a succession of elapsed times, while eliminating many repetitive and unnecessary operations. The flyback module has only 96 parts, making it one of the most efficient flyback modules in the world, as well as one of the most affordable, thanks to its ingenious construction.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  ADMIRAL

Model: ADMIRAL Chronographe Flyback – STRADIVARI

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Reference: dMc-CHR-SDV-S

Movement
Automatic dMc-760 caliber

Flyback chronograph with patented ‘’Direct return to zero’’ mechanism
Frequency: 28800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
38-hour power reserve
32 jewels
Hand decoration on all bridges
Circular satin-finishing, circular graining, Côte de Genève, chamfered, line drawn
22K gold hand-engraved rotor
Functions
Hours, minutes, chronograph seconds (center)
Small seconds(9 o’clock), chronograph minutes (3 o’clock), flyback
Case
Stainless steel case
Diameter: 42 MM
Height: 13.3 MM
3 parts
Full polished and assembled by hand
Multi-layered anti-reflection coating on front and back sapphire crystal
Case back secured with 6 screws
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM
Dial
Sapphire
Polished, curved and applied indexes
Hands: Dauphine
Strap
Hand-stitched alligator leather with nubuck finishing
Stainless steel folding buckle

Edition
Limited edition 88 pieces 

Price  CHF 18,000

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

CHOPARD – Mille Miglia Race 2020 Edition

 CHOPARDMille Miglia Race 42 Edition 2020

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Official timekeeper of the world’s most beautiful car race
A hint of Dolce Vita on the starting line of the 2020 ‘Mille Miglia’

Brescia, Thursday 22nd October 2020 – For the 32nd consecutive year, Chopard lined up at the start of this new edition of the 1000 Miglia rally as main partner and official timekeeper. Traditionally organised in May, the car race regarded as "the world’s most beautiful" is being held this year from October 22nd to 25th, in compliance with the prevailing public health regulations.

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This calendar upheaval did not dampen the enthusiasm of the more than 400 crews who set out to conquer the 1,618 kilometres of the course – all under the protective, encouraging and watchful gaze of friend of the Maison, Jacky Ickx, who presided over the festivities organised by Chopard. The evening before, during an intimate dinner at La Sosta in Brescia, "Mister Le Mans" unveiled the timepieces from the Mille Miglia Collection created by the in-house Artisans in homage to the race.

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Since becoming the 1000 Miglia‘s principal partner and official timekeeper in 1988, Chopard has produced a new Mille Miglia timepiece every year. Over the decades, these have come to be highly sought-after collectors’ items, as much for their rarity – all are made in strictly limited numbers – as for the way they perfectly express the inextricable link between the worlds of classic cars and mechanical sports watches.

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A chronograph is an essential piece of operational equipment for any serious rally contestant, and every team taking part in the 1000 Miglia is presented with the Mille Miglia Race Edition chronograph before they arrive at the start line. The Chopard Mille Miglia 2020 Race Edition is issued in two versions powered by a chronometer-certified movement: 1,000 in bead-blasted DLC-treated stainless steel and 250 in two-tone bead-blasted DLC-treated stainless steel and ethical 18-carat rose gold.  

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The Mille Miglia 2020 Race Edition revisits the full-black theme with a bead-blasted, Diamond-Like-Carbon (DLC)-treated case, a matt black varnished dial and contrasting ‘vintage yellow’ markings. The combination adds up to a retro look that appears entirely at home at the steering wheel of a classic automobile, yet which works equally well for regular day or evening wear and is sure to appeal to younger enthusiasts becoming increasingly involved in events such as the 1000 Miglia.

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Indeed, as Chopard Co-President, avid classic car enthusiast and 31-time Mille Miglia competitor Karl-Friedrich Scheufele explains: “We had our younger clients in mind when we created this year’s watch. Younger generations are increasingly interested in classic cars, and we’re seeing newly married couples as well as father-and-son tandems taking part in events such as the Mille Miglia. This year’s watch is very much intended for them.”

 Functionality meets legibility and comfort

Partly inspired by the satin black and ‘gunmetal’ finishes often seen on vintage cars, the DLC finish gives the 42-mm, bead-blasted stainless steel case a highly attractive appearance that is also scratch-resistant and non-reflective. Comfort and a perfect fit are assured by the use of short strap lugs, while the practical nature of the timepiece is demonstrated by the extreme legibility resulting from the strong contrast between the matt black dial surface and the vintage yellow minute track and tachymeter scale.

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These features make this timepiece ideal for the type of speed and distance calculations often called for during special rally stages. The Arabic numerals, also in vintage yellow, are filled with ultra-bright Super-LumiNova®enabling the watch to be more easily read in low-light conditions, while the counter subdials are clearly marked to show 60 seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours. 

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A bold date window is located between the 4 and 5 o’clock positions, while a hint of red on the tip of the seconds’ hand – together with the subtle inclusion of the famous red 1000 Miglia direction arrow – are the indications on the dial side that this chronograph pays tribute to what Enzo Ferrari called ‘the most beautiful race in the world.’

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One watch, two versions

Two versions of the Chopard Mille Miglia 2020 Race Edition will be available: an all-black model in a 1,000-piece limited series, plus a further run of 250 fitted with bezels made from contrasting bead-blasted 18-carat ethical rose gold. Both of them are powered by a chronometer-certified mechanical movement with automatic winding enabling a comfortable 42-hour power reserve.

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Turning the watch over reveals a sapphire crystal case-back bordered by the 1000 Miglia logo and the unique edition number of each piece while the perfect finishing touch is set by a black, perforated leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching and a rubber lining featuring Chopard‘s signature tread pattern based on that of a 1960s Dunlop racing tyre.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection : Mille Miglia

Model:  Mille Miglia Race 2020 Edition 

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Ref. 168589-3028 – in beadblasted DLC-treated stainless steel with a black calfskin and rubber strap, 1,000-piece limited edition

Case
Beadblasted DLC-treated stainless steel
Total diameter: 42.00 mm
Thickness: 12.67 mm
Water resistance: 50 metres
Screw-lock crown in bead-blasted DLC-treated stainless steel
with steering wheel motif 7.50 mm
Bezel in bead-blasted DLC-treated stainless steel
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Beadblasted DLC-treated stainless steel pushers
Exhibition back secured with screws and featuring the 1000 Miglia logo around the circumference – tinted glass
Movement

Mechanical movement with automatic winding

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Chronograph
Total diameter: 28.60 mm
Thickness: 6.10 mm
Number of jewels: 37
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 42
hours
Chronometer-certified (COSC)
Dial and hands
Matt black-varnished dial with vintage yellow transfers for the minute track and tachymeter scale
Red 1000 Miglia logo at 12 o’clock
Super-LumiNova®-painted vintage yellow Arabic numerals
Black-varnished counters at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock
Facetted metallic black hours and minutes hands
Metallic black counter hands at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock
Metallic black red-tipped centre sweep-seconds hand
Functions
    Hours, minutes, seconds
    Small seconds at 3 o’clock
    30-minute and 12-hour counters
    Date window between 4 and 5 o’clock
    Tachymeter scale
Strap and buckle
Black calfskin strap with tone-on-tone stitching
Perforations inspired by driving gloves
Black rubber lining inspired by 1960s Dunlop racing tyres
Folding clasp in bead-blasted DLC-treated stainless steel

Price  CHF 6,700 / $6,700 / £5,850 / 6.500 € / ¥770,000 / CN¥ 51,000
 

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Ref. 168589-6002 – in bead-blasted DLC-treated stainless steel and ethical 18-carat rose gold with a black calfskin and rubber strap 250-piece limited edition

Case
Beadblasted DLC-treated stainless steel
Total diameter: 42.00 mm
Thickness: 12.67 mm
Water resistance: 50 metres
Screw-lock crown in bead-blasted DLC-treated stainless steel with steering wheel motif 7.50 mm
Bezel in bead-blasted ethical 18-carat rose gold
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Beadblasted DLC-treated stainless steel pushers
Exhibition back secured with screws and featuring the 1000 Miglia logo around the circumference – tinted glass
Movement
Mechanical movement with automatic winding
Chronograph
Total diameter: 28.60 mm
Thickness: 6.10 mm
Number of jewels: 37
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 42 hours
Chronometer-certified (COSC)
Dial and hands
Matt black-varnished dial with vintage yellow transfers for the minute track and tachymeter scale
Red 1000 Miglia logo at 12 o’clock
Super-LumiNova®-painted vintage yellow Arabic numerals
Black-varnished counters at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock
Facetted metallic black hours and minutes hands
Metallic black counter hands at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock
Metallic black red-tipped centre sweep-seconds hand
Functions
    Hours, minutes, seconds
    Small seconds at 3 o’clock
    30-minute and 12-hour counters
    Date window is between 4 and 5 o’clock
    Tachymeter scale
Strap and buckle
Black calfskin strap with tone-on-tone stitching
Perforations inspired by driving gloves
Black rubber lining inspired by 1960s Dunlop racing tyres
Folding clasp in bead-blasted DLC-treated stainless steel

Price  CHF 8,400 / $8,400 / £7,330 / 8.150 € / ¥960,000 / CN¥ 64,000

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