Friday, August 20, 2021

ARNOLD & SON – LUNA MAGNA Ultimate I 44 Edition


ARNOLD & SONLUNA MAGNA Ultimate I White Gold 44mm Limited Edition 2021

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Luna Magna Ultimate I
Celestial brilliance 

The volume of the moon

A watch face featuring ruthenium crystals and a dial made of white opal. A bezel set with baguette-cut diamonds. A three-dimensional moon paved with blue sapphires and diamonds. The first chapter of the Luna Magna Ultimate series illustrates light, astronomical precision and the truly exceptional.

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After presenting the Luna Magna, Arnold & Son set out to create a series of high-end jewellery interpretations of its three-dimensional moon model. In addition to the technical feat of placing a mechanical star measuring 12mm inside a watch, this piece displays superlative jewel-setting ability, both in the stones and techniques used. With paved and invisibly-set precious stones, Arnold & Son have applied their exceptional know-how to creating eight Luna Magna Ultimate I watches. Poetic and rare, they reveal an outstanding level of detail.

High altitude

Only the most precious materials are used in the Luna Magna Ultimate I limited series. The case, measuring 44mm in diameter, is made of white gold and set with 7.62 carats of the highest quality diamonds.

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These include 💎20 baguette-cut diamonds on the case’s lugs, cut one by one to fit the unique shape of each mount.

White orbit

A fine ring resembling the ring around Saturn constitutes the bezel, orbiting the Luna Magna Ultimate I case. It contains 💎112 baguette-cut diamonds totalling 5.90 carats. Light can enter freely, just as it would an open prism, thanks to the dual-row invisible setting which allows for radiance beyond compare.

Blanket of blue

The material used to make the watch face itself is just as exceptional, owing to its rarity. Hundreds of pure ruthenium crystals make up that sparkling blue façade. This extremely hard metal belongs to the platinum group, which means they are found together in the same ore.

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Separating them is a complex process that makes ruthenium ten times rarer. Here, it has been reshaped into crystals which are placed on the face plate before being blued.

Iridescent display

Within the circle of blue radiance lies a dial in the conventional sense, featuring twelve Roman numeral markings, the Arnold & Son signature and the hands. This off-centre subdial owes its delicate colour to white opal, and its finesse befits a piece of the finest jewellery such as the Luna Magna Ultimate I.

Double hemisphere
 
Beneath the timepiece, the three-dimensional moon is the standout feature of the Luna Magna watches. Gem-setting of the utmost intricacy coats the entire white gold sphere.

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It is divided into 💎161 brilliant-cut diamonds for daytime and as many blue sapphires for night-time. The line between the two colours is a ripple of blue and white along the outline of the stones.

Craftsmanship
 
The Luna Magna Ultimate I is made with the A&S1021 calibre, which is entirely developed, manufactured, assembled and adjusted in-house at Arnold & Son.

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This hand-wound calibre, designed around the lunar globe, has a power reserve of 90 hours and a regulating organ at a frequency of 3 Hz. As for the case back, the movement provides a second display for the lunar phase, featuring easy-to-read graduations for utmost precision when correcting the lunar globe.

Precision
 
The sophistication of this celestial mechanism also lies in its astronomical accuracy. The length of a full moon cycle is 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes and 2.8 seconds. Arnold & Son has produced a likeness such that it would take 122 years for the movement to accrue a one-day interval between the watch display and the true celestial cycle.

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Nevertheless, this error is easy to correct given that the lunar function on the Luna Magna Ultimate I is directly accessible from the crown. Arnold & Son’s complete mastery of the watchmaking process allows for this practical touch.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  LUNA MAGNA

Model:   LUNA MAGNA Ultimate I Gold 44 Limited Edition

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Reference 1LMMW.Z01A.C177A

Movement
Calibre A&S1021, hand-wound mechanical
Jewels 35
Diameter 37.60 mm
Thickness 12.00 mm with three-dimensional moon (4.75 mm without moon)
Power reserve 90 hours
Frequency 3 Hz / 21,600 vph
Finishes main plate: circular-grained
bridges: chamfered, with Côtes de Genève stripes radiating from the centre
wheels: circular satin-finished
screws: blued and chamfered, polished heads
moon-phase indicator: circular satin-finished
Dial  
Aventurine glass
Watch face    dial: blue-treated ruthenium crystals
    subdial: white opal
Moon    diameter: 12.00 mm 18 carat white gold
    set with 💎161 diamonds (~0.75 ct) and 💎161 sapphires (~0.85 ct)
Functions  
Hours, minutes, astronomical lunar phases (one-day correction every 122 years),
moon phase indicator on case back
Case
Material 18 carat white gold, bezel with dual-row invisible setting and studded lugs, with a total of 💎112 baguette-cut diamonds (~5.90 ct)
Diameter 44.00 mm
Thickness 15.90 mm (with crystal)
Crystal domed sapphire with an anti-reflective coating on both sides
Case back sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on the inside
Water-resistance 30 metres / 100 feet
Strap
Material Cutside: blue or black alligator leather
    inside: blue or black alligator leather hand sewn
Buckle pin, 18 carat white gold, set with 💎26 baguette-cut diamonds (~0.97 ct)

Jewels   
🧿 Diamonds    total weight: ~7.62 ct
    colour: D-E-F
    clarity: IF-VVS


💎 Sapphires    total weight: ~0.85 ct
    colour: blue
    clarity: loupe clean

 

Limited editions 8 timepieces

Global retail price excluding tax CHF 169,900 (may be subject to modifications)

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

MONTBLANC – 1858 GEOSPHERE Pink Dial Edition - Unique Piece

 

MONTBLANC1858 GEOSPHERE North and South Hemisphere World Time Titanium Pink Dial Special Edition - Unique Piece 2021

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Montblanc strongly supports the "Pink Dial" charity project with a special edition of the 1858 series of North and South Hemisphere World Time watches (orphans) with a pink dial

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Montblanc is very honored to announce that for the first time, it has established a partnership with the "Pink Dial Project" (The Pink Dial Project) initiated by the founder of "Revolution" and "The Rake" magazine Wei Koh, and created and donated the Montblanc 1858 series North and South Hemisphere World Time. A special edition (orphan) of the pink dial of the watch to support the fight against breast cancer charity. This orphan watch is carefully assembled by Montblanc female watchmakers. The case is made of black DLC titanium with a unique purple-pink dial. It will be officially auctioned in October this year.


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The "Pink Dial Project" is a charity auction project, initiated by Wei Koh, founder of "Revolution" and "The Rake" magazines, and Time+Tide, Fratello, and Eye of Jewelry. The major watch brands directly cooperate to customize orphan watches to raise funds for the cause of fighting breast cancer. The auction will be held in October 2021 (Breast Cancer Prevention Month) through the Loupe This online auction platform, which was launched last year by the internationally renowned watch expert Eric Ku. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to breast cancer charities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Australia. In addition, the winning bidder of each watch can also choose to donate it to any recognized breast cancer charity in the world.

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As one of the iconic models of the Montblanc brand, the 1858 Series Southern and Northern Hemisphere World Time watches are equipped with two highly recognizable rotating three-dimensional hemispheres and are equipped with unique self-made world time complications. This time, Montblanc has specially created a 1858 series of North and South Hemisphere World Time orphans for charity auction, using pink symbolizing the fight against breast cancer, with contrasting dark black tones, and unique design aesthetics.

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Montblanc
’s designers drew inspiration from pink, a symbol of the fight against breast cancer, to create a dazzling purple-pink lacquer dial decorated with sun radiation patterns, making the special edition (orphan) pink dial of the Montblanc 1858 Series Southern and Northern Hemisphere World Time Watches unique. Different. In order to present better legibility and beauty of light effects, the azimuth compass indication on the bezel, the Arabic numerals on the dial, the hour markers and the hemisphere are all coated with blue Super-LumiNovaÆ luminous coating, hour, minute and second time zone The display panel is coated with a green luminous coating.

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This watch is equipped with a 42 mm diameter titanium case, which is treated with DLC diamond-like carbon coating to present a unique "Black 4" dark black, which contrasts sharply with the purple-pink dial with its "black" style. The metal surface is treated by high-pressure micro-bead sandblasting to give the case a tiny texture, and the DLC coating adheres tightly to it to form a fine matte effect. In terms of technology, the DLC-coated titanium case is highly scratch-resistant and wear-resistant, has the characteristics of low thermal conductivity, lightness and exquisiteness. In addition, the case is satin-brushed and equipped with curved chamfered lugs, which highlights the shape of the watch.

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It is worth mentioning that the Montblanc Manufacture World Time complication movement carried by this watch is carefully assembled by the Montblanc female watchmaker, adding a touch of feminine femininity to it. The uniqueness of the Montblanc World Time complication lies in the two highly recognizable rotating three-dimensional hemispheres on the dial, which rotate once every 24 hours, and are marked with 24 fixed scales of time zones around them, and the southern and northern hemispheres are equipped with day and night displays. Present a unique world time display function. The second time zone display is at the "nine o'clock" position, and the date window indicating the local time is at the "three o'clock" position.

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The Montblanc 1858 series of South and North Hemisphere World Time watches are inspired by the "Seven Peaks of the World" mountaineering challenge. The two rotating hemispheres of the watch mark the positions of the Seven Peaks and Mont Blanc in the world, and the names of the peaks are also engraved on it. On the back of the watch.

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To pay tribute to the "pink dial" charity project, the back of this orphan watch is specially engraved with the three-dimensional view of the pink Mont Blanc under the sunset, which can be described as lifelike. Montblanc presents this real scene through a very special laser engraving technology, making it as realistic as a photo. To make such a fine and vivid pattern, first of all, we must use a laser to engrave the decorative layers on the titanium metal to ensure its relief effect. 

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Then the same laser is used to further polish the required matte or polished gloss finish effect. In the end, the color is given, and the degree of oxidation produced by the laser cleverly determines the desired color. Montblanc is one of the leading Swiss brands that use this technology on such a large area. This innovative move is also closely aligned with the brand's adventurous spirit.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model:  Montblanc 1858 GEOSPHERE North and South Hemisphere World Time Watch Pink Dial Special Edition (Orphan) 

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Movement
Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB 29.25 (with world time complications)
Movement type: self-winding mechanical movement with universal time display
Number of rubies: 26
Power reserve: about 42 hours
Balance wheel: flat ring
Frequency: 28,800 times/hour (4 Hz)
Hairspring: flat


Display: central hour hand, minute hand, hour and minute, date display at "three o'clock" position, second time zone display at "nine o'clock" position, northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere display at "twelve o'clock" and "six o'clock" position, Equipped with 24-hour time scale and day and night display

Case
Black DLC-coated titanium case, satin-finished, with thin curved lugs, two-way rotating black DLC-coated stainless steel bezel, with black glossy ceramic, engraved with the basic orientation logo on the surface Coated with Super-LumiNova® white coating, grooved on the side
Crystal:  convex sapphire crystal glass table mirror, anti-scratch, anti-reflective coating
Back: Black DLC-coated titanium case back, engraved with the pink Mont Blanc landscape and wind rose compass decoration under the setting sun
Dimensions Diameter : 42 mm in diameter; 12.8 mm in thickness
Water resistance:  about 100 meters (10 bar)
Crown: Black DLC-coated titanium polished fluted crown with Montblanc emblem in relief
Dial
Purple-pink lacquered dial with sun decoration, rhodium-plated white luminous Arabic numeral hour markers, rhodium-plated white luminous cathedral-style hour and minute hands, white luminous second time zone hands, rhodium-plated white luminous southern and northern hemispheres, "three o'clock" position Decorated with the classic Montblanc brand logo style
Wristband
Black calfskin strap decorated with the same color stitching, with stainless steel folding clasp

🔰 Limited edition: Orphan ❱❱❱ Unique piece

 

Certified by the Montblanc Laboratory Test 500

(* Super-LumiNova® is not a trademark owned by Montblanc)

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