Monday, November 9, 2020

Sinn – R500 Titanium Edition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sinn Spezialuhren Instrument Chronographs R500 Titanium 42 Limited Edition - 2020

 The racing stopwatch made of high-strength titanium

A historical model returns: with the Model R500 limited to 300 pieces, we’re presenting a racing stopwatch with this extraordinary design in our range for the first time in many years. What sets this watch apart visually is the position of the crown at 12 o’clock and the push-pieces at 11 and 1 o’clock.

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Thanks to this arrangement, the Model R500 represents an analogy to the traditional stopwatch and motorsport. The tachymeter scale on the interior bezel is used to measure speeds. 

Limited to 300 pieces
• Case made of high-strength titanium, satinised
• Sapphire crystal glass
• Stopwatch-inspired control element at the top of the case
• Interior tachymeter scale to 500 km/h
• Power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock
• Waterproof and pressure-resistant to 20 bar
• Low pressure resistant

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With the power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock, you can always see whether the timepiece is ready to go. The displays for hour, minute and subsidiary second and the stop functions for 12 hours, 30 minutes and 60 seconds are mounted in the centre for high-precision time measurement.

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The unusual positions of the crown and push-pieces - also known as the “bullhead chronograph” due to the appearance of a bull’s head - requires an extremely demanding case construction. The dial slopes downwards from top to bottom and is thus angled towards the wearer, who can conveniently adjust the crown and push-pieces at the wrist.

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The satinised case itself is made of high-strength titanium (Grade 5), which underlines the technical and contemporary interpretation of the watch and ensures a comfortable fit.

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The R500 is equipped with a black cowhide strap with red seam integrated into the case. The recessed strap embossing pays homage to the hole pattern design so common in motorsport.

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A total of 500 of these R500 chronographs are being produced, each with an engraved limited-edition marking on the case back.

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Technical details

The traditional pilot chronograph

Art-Nr. 500 .010

Movement
Valjoux 7750
• Self-winding mechanism
25 bearing jewels
28,800 semi-oscillations per hour
• Seconds stop function
• Anti-magnetic as per DIN 8309 
Functions
• Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds
• Date display
• Interior tachymeter scale up to 500 km/h
• Power reserve indicator
Case
• Case made of high-strength titanium, satinised
• Sapphire crystal glass in front, anti-reflective on both sides
• Case back screw-fastened
• Meet the technical requirements for waterproofness, as set out in standard DIN 8310
• Pressure-resistant up to 20 bar
• Low pressure resistant
Dimensions and Weight
• Case diameter: 42 mm
• Band lug width: 24 mm
• Case thickness: 16 mm at 12 o'clock and 13 mm at 6 o'clock
• Weight without strap: 74.50 gramme
Dial and Hands
• Matte black dial
• Indices coated with luminescent colour
• Hour and minute hand coated with luminescent colour

Warranty 2 years

Limited to 300 pieces

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Saturday, November 7, 2020

Frederique Constant – Flyback Chronograph Manufacture About Vintage Edition

 Frederique ConstantMANUFACTURE 1988 Flyback Chronograph Manufacture About Vintage Special Edition 2020

 

Iconic watch maker works together with rapidly growing
Danish watch brand to celebrate 32nd anniversary

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Frederique Constant is proud to introduce a special limited-edition timepiece of only 32 pieces developed in collaboration with the rising, vintage-inspired Danish watch brand About Vintage. The new timepiece, 1988 Flyback Chronograph, is available online, on About Vintage’s website. 

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Designed in Denmark and developed in Switzerland; like sweet music to every horologists’ ears. And that is exactly what you will get if you go for the 1988 Flyback Chronograph – that is, if you manage to get your hands on one of them before they sell out. There will only be produced 32 pieces of this spectacular timepiece; one for each year since Frederique Constant was established.

 An ode to the classics

 The 1988 Flyback Chronograph is a redesigned version of Frederique Constant’s famous Flyback Chronograph Manufacture. As they began the redesigning, About Vintage particularly had one thing in mind:

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About Vintage is an ode to the classics, a humble celebration of remarkable achievements in horology. As we redesigned the classic Flyback Chronograph, we were constantly reminded of why we began this whole journey of watchmaking. That is how we came up with the new design; the original timepiece with a touch of Scandinavian simplicity and vintage-inspired elements.”, says Thomas Andersen, co-founder at About Vintage

 Exclusivity on a new level

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When Frederique Constant and About Vintage decided to join forces on this new timepiece, it was in fact not the first time for the two watch makers to share visions. Back in 2018 they designed the 1988 Moonphase which became the most exclusive timepiece in About Vintage’s collection. However, this has changed as they welcomed the new 1988 Flyback Chronograph, since this is more exclusive both in limitation, quality and price.

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Being able to do collaborations like this, makes us expand our own horizons. The Flyback Chronograph Manufacture is a highly complicated timepiece innovated by Frederique Constant and now re-designed in a vintage and Scandinavian appearance. With this limited edition both Frederique Constant and About Vintage once again show innovative spirit as well as our collaborative approach within the watch industry. The many shared values between Frederique Constant and About Vintage made the 1988 Flyback Chronograph come to life. A humble reminder of the strength of widening one's horizon.” says Daan van der Bruggen, Sales Director EU/CEE at Frederique Constant

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Both Frederique Constant and About Vintage share the vision of aiming to create luxury timepieces for the everyday person, and this was the foundation to their new collaboration.

 An efficient mechanism

 The 1988 Flyback Chronograph is a Manufacture timepiece, built with Frederique Constant’s in-house movement, the FC-760 Manufacture caliber. The FC-760 caliber that operates the 1988 Flyback Chronograph dispenses with this complexity, replacing the standard column wheel with a star-shaped wheel. This results in a thinner movement with fewer parts and operations. The FC-760 caliber from Frederique Constant is simpler, smoother and more reliable. It has a 42mm-sized polished, stainless steel case and a dial with date adjustable by crown.

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 The 1988 Flyback Chronograph is limited to only 32 pieces and is sold at a price of €3999 and can be bought at  - www.aboutvintage.com


ABOUT VINTAGE
About Vintage, the alternative to the watch in the safety box, was founded in 2014 in Copenhagen by childhood friends and watch enthusiasts, Sebastian Skov and Thomas Andersen. With a vision to be relevant today, tomorrow and beyond, their focus is to make simple, yet spectacular timepieces for the everyday gent and woman. 

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection    MANUFACTURE

Model 1988 Flyback Chronograph Manufacture About Vintage Special Edition
PRICE   SOLD OUT    RRP 3’999 €  

Reference  FC-760CPH4H6 - Steel

Case

Polished stainless steel 3-parts case
42mm diameter
Glass box sapphire crystal
See-through case back
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM
Movement
FC-760 Manufacture
automatic caliber, flyback chronograph with date adjustable by the crown
Perlage & Circular Côtes de Genève decoration on movement
32 jewels, 38-hour power reserve, 28’800 alt/h
Functions
Hours, minutes,  seconds, flyback chronograph, date by hand,
tachymeter
Dial
Dark green dial with applied silver indexes
Hand-polished rose gold plated hands
Bracelet
Dark green calf leather strap
Two extra straps are coming with the watch: one black calf
leather strap and one brown calf leather strap

Limited edition Limited to 32 pieces

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