SPEAKE-MARIN – LONDON Chronograph Triple Date Edition

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKE-MARIN – Vintage LONDON Chronograph Triple Date 42 Edition - 2020

December 2020 – The Vintage Collection is now part of Speake-Marin DNA to revive old iconic movements from the past. For its latest novelty, Speake-Marin tackles an incredible movement from the fifties: the Valjoux 88.

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The use of vintage movements is indeed part of Speake-Marin’s strategy to develop and to exclusively work with exceptional movements. 

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For this new limited edition, Speake-Marin pays tribute to one of the most loved chronograph models of the 20th century: the Valjoux 88 Calibre. It will please the watch connoisseurs eager to see one of their favourite chronographs Calibre in a new timepiece. The Valjoux 88 is often seen as the finest manually-wound chronograph ever, thanks to its column-wheel and its three counters.

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Inspired by the Valjoux 23 base calibre, the Valjoux 88 Calibre appeared in 1953 with 13 lignes and offered the perfect layout for great chronograph legibility:
⦁    Two pushers
⦁    Three subdials: one for real-time seconds, 30-minute chronograph, and moon-phase indicators

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In addition, the timepiece has a triple date complication:
⦁    Week day displayed in the counter
⦁    Month displayed in the counter
⦁    Day of the month displayed thanks to the black outlined hand with a SuperLuminova® layer.

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The sublime Valjoux 88 has been very popular thanks to its pushers equipped with column-wheels, which brings a unique softness when activated. This timepiece has a hand-wound mechanical movement.

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Although these calibres were produced in large quantities in the second part of the 20th century, these movements are very rare nowadays. The movement components used for the London Chronograph were stored in a safe for many years and it took time for Speake-Marin to find working pieces. Once checked, the components have been assembled, decorated and controlled within our Speake-Marin workshop near La-Chaux-de-Fonds.

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For these two new limited editions, the London Chronograph is housed in a 42mm titanium case with a three-dimensional dial. The dial is indeed in three dimensions with two floating black counters – 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and real time 60-second counter at 9 o’clock – and a moon phase counter at 6 o’clock. 

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The chronograph function can be easily read thanks to the red colour code, which you can find on the following elements:
⦁     Hours counter at 6 o’clock
⦁     Minutes counter at 3 o’clock
⦁     Central second hands.

Two dial versions are available: one in blue and one in light brown. Both have vintage looks to remind us of the free spirit from the car racing world of the fifties. The red colour of the chronograph function is indeed a tribute to sport racing counters, while the silver colour is used for the Hours Minutes Seconds function.

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Last but not least, the subdial at 6 o’clock gives a double indication: 12-hour chronograph function with the red hand, and a Moon phase indication in the two hemispheres.

This collection is a 30-piece limited edition.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: Vintage

Model: Vintage LONDON Chronograph Triple Date Edition

References
Blue: 514208010 :
Beige: 514208050:

MOVEMENT
Mechanical hand-wound movement, Chronograph
Calibre Valjoux 88
Power Reserve: 44 hours
INDICATIONS
Hours and Minutes, Triple date,
Chronograph, Moon phase
DIAL
Black counters
Blue or beige indexes
Heart-shaped silvered hands with SuperLuminova®
CASE
Iconic Piccadilly case in titanium (grade 5)
Front sapphire crystal, treated with anti-reflective coating
Diameter: 42 mm
Front sapphire crystal treated with anti-reflective coating
Open back case
Water resistance: 3 bar (30 metres)
STRAP
Blue or beige Nubuk leather
Folding buckle in titanium

Limited Edition  - Only 15 watches of each colour


PRICES : CHF 20,950 excl. tax
 

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LAURENT FERRIER – CLASSIC Origin Green “Série Atelier” Edition

 LAURENT FERRIER – CLASSIC Origin Green Titanium 40 “Série Atelier” Edition 2020

The acclaimed Maison LAURENT FERRIER, unveils a new interpretation of the Classic Origin. Housed in the Classic, pebble-shaped case, this new version will be launched as the “Série Atelier”, a limited-edition of 30 examples. More modern, this latest creation upholds the company’s revered standards of craftsmanship and horological virtue.

 A CONTEMPORARY REINTERPRETATION

The Classic Origin Green is specially designed for those individuals who value the brand’s signature crystal-clear elegance. This model is housed in a 40mm Classic case and encompasses the same smooth curving lines as the inaugural model of the brand, the Classic Tourbillon double spiral. However, in this instance, the case is formed of Grade 5 titanium, imbuing the watch with a more modern temperament. 

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Consistent with the Genevan Maison's inclination for uncluttered aesthetics, the Classic Origin Green exhibits a minimalist refined beauty. Assegai-shaped hour and minute hands serenely float above a very distinctive dial. The “Série Atelier” features a gradient opaline dial that transitions from translucent green at its center to a deep forest green near its periphery.

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The slate grey hour track is punctuated with sharp yellow numerals which give the whole piece a sporty spirit. A small seconds display with a sharp yellow outer circle, featuring a baton-shaped hand, is located above 6 o’clock. All three hands are formed of 18-carat white gold. The watch is equipped with the Maison's iconic 'Ball-shaped' crown. Beyond its graceful appearance, the scale and shape of the crown facilitate ease of adjustment.    

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The “Série Atelier”, a limited-edition of 30 pieces will be available directly from LAURENT FERRIER workshop through their website.

A MANUAL CALIBRE

The hand-wound Calibre LF 116.01, visible via the exhibition case back, is refined to the highest order. The movement is equipped with a free-sprung balance and a Breguet overcoil. This latter combination enhances precision, mitigates positional errors and improves isochronism.  

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The firm's beloved long-blade ratchet system is another highlight of this movement. This system, emblematic of LAURENT FERRIER, offers a very pleasant feeling when the watch is wound as well as an inimitable sound, characteristic of the most demanding timepieces. Assuming the Classic Origin Green is fully wound, it will run autonomously for 80 hours, courtesy of its admirable power reserve.

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While the Calibre LF 116.01 is simpler than some of the company's complicated movements, it still encompasses the high-end finishing found on every other LAURENT FERRIER creation. The bridges are decorated with a softly spoken micro-blasted, black rhodium finish and hand-polished edges. Each screwhead is mirror polished and the escapement bridge is gracefully adorned with a hand-made interior angle, consistent with the Maison's fastidious attention to detail. 

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A honey Timberland leather strap, lined with Alcantara and paired with a titanium pin buckle, highlights the Classic Origin Green. This combination provides a tasteful accompaniment to this limited-edition.  

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This latest model, the Classic Origin Opaline, celebrates the company’s 10-year journey while upholding the Maison’s esteemed standards of craftsmanship, timeless styling and exalted watchmaking.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Model: Classic Origin Green
Limited edition of 30 pieces as the “Série Atelier” Edition

Ref.   LCF036.TI.VG
 
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Movement
• Manual winding calibre LF116.01
• Swiss lever escapement
• Balance screw
• Indications: hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o´clock
• Movement diameter 31.60 (14’’’).
• Thickness: 4.35 mm
• Frequency: 3Hz (21’600/H)
• Power Reserve: 80 hours
• Number of components: 150
• Number of jewels: 21

AESTHETIC CHARACTERISTICS
Case
• Grade 5 titanium
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Thickness: 10.70 mm
• Water resistant to 30 m
• ‘’Ball-shaped’’ crown in titanium
Dial
• Green gradient opaline dial with a slate grey hour circle and yellow numerals
• Indexes: 18K white gold
• Small seconds display at 6 o´clock
Hands
• Hours and minutes: “Assegai-Shaped” in 18K white gold
• Seconds: baton-shape in white gold
Strap
• Honey brown Timberland leather with Alcantara lining
• Pin buckle in grade 5 titanium

 

 

Limitation  
Unique timepiece Limited Edition - Only 30 examples 

 

Price: CH: CHF 28,500.- incl. sales tax

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