VOUTILAINEN – Vingt-8 "SETSU-GETSU-KA" Unique Piece

 

VOUTILAINEN – Current Vingt-8 "SETSU-GETSU-KA" Art 28 Edition - Unique Piece 2021

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A unique Voutilainen timepiece 

One of the greatest lacquer artist of Japan, Tatsuo Kitamura, creates works of lacquer art that stand at the pinnacle of Japanese tradition. It brings a craft that has existed for hundreds of years into the present, exemplifying the passion to preserve the soul, spirit and identity of traditional Japanese culture as expressed in the Edo period. 

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This superlative work engages us immediately on a physical level and one can only stand in awe at the commitment, patience and dedication required to create these works of art. The dial shown here, using the techniques of lacquering with Saiei Makie and Somata zaiku takes several months of work to complete. The raw materials for its creation are: Kinpun (gold dust), Jyunkin-itakane (gold leaf), Yakou-gai (shell of great green turban) and Awabi-gai (abalone shell from New Zealand).

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"SETSU-GETSU-KA" was recognised primarily as the combination of « Snow, Moon and Flowers » is a Japanese expression and theme in art and design, it became popular in the late Edo period. It is a metonym for beautiful sceneries in the nature.

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It was referred to these three objects themselves, or further included the elegant stances themselves when enjoying these objects.

This threefold theme usually refers to the seasons of the year. Snow refers to winter, Moon refers to autumn and Flowers refers to spring.

We throw fresh light on the composition.

The top of Mt. Fuji in covered by snow in winter, but there are flowers endure, blooming in spring, as the sight is shone (Mt. Fuji reflected in a lake) by moonlight in the clear night sky. The surface of lake reflects the fantastic light show.

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Moon is formed along 10 to 2. By contrast with night sky, back refers to sun shining brilliantly.

This symbiosis of Japanese tradition with the Swiss haute horlogerie creations of Kari Voutilainen represents an all-embracing mechanical and visual work of art that unites the East and West in perfect harmony.

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Technical Characteristics

Categories: Current Collection

Model: Vingt-8 "SETSU-GETSU-KA"

Movement
Manual-winding mechanical
Re-engineered caliber Vingt-8
Design, construction, fabrication, finishing and assembly in Voutilainen workshops.
- In-house movement.
- 30mm x 8.45mm movement
- New escapement, with two escapement wheels, direct impulse.
- Main plate and bridges manufactured from German silver.
- Wheels manufactured from gold.
- 32 jewels
- Integrated retrograde power reserve indication.
- Power reserve: 65h
- Free sprung balance wheel with rose gold timing weights
- 18.000 variations / hours
Balance diameter 13.60mm,
The exterior of the spring uses a typical Phillips overcoil,
while the internal curve uses the little known Grossmann curve.
Case
White gold - Unique case designSize ø 39 mm
Thickness 12.80 mm
Sapphire glasses front and back, anti reflection treatment on both sides
Waterproofness 30 m 
Functions
Hours, minutes 
Dial
Unique art piece created by the legendary Japanese lacquer studio
lacquer technique by Tatsuo Kitamura comprising Kinpun (gold dust),
The techniques of lacquering with Saiei Makie and Somata zaiku takes several months of work to complete. The raw materials for its creation are: Kinpun (gold dust), Jyunkin-itakane (gold leaf), Yakou-gai (shell of great green turban) and Awabi-gai (abalone shell from New Zealand).
Hands  Gold
Strap
Hand sewn crocodile strap with gold buckle

Additionals
All design, manufacturing, construction, fabrication, hand finishing and assembly in the Voutilainen workshop.

Year 2021

Limited to 1 unique piece.


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Press Release - 2021
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Kari Voutilainen
Voutilainen Horlogerie d’Art
Comblémine 2
2112 Môtiers | Switzerland
Tél +41 32 861 4832
Fax +41 32 861 4833
voutilainen@voutilainen.ch
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Maurice Lacroix AIKON Automatic Chronograph Sprint Edition

 

MAURICE LACROIX – AIKON Automatic Chronograph Sprint Stainless steel Black 44mm Limited Edition 2021

Prior to launching the inaugural AIKON models in 2016, Maurice Lacroix could never have envisaged how successful the model would become. The strong design codes along with the model’s high perceived value have proved a winning formula. Buoyed by the positive reaction of the press and public alike, the Swiss brand has never stopped conceiving fresh ideas and creating new versions of the AIKON. Today’s extensive AIKON collection encompasses different colours, complications and sizes.
 
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The AIKON Automatic Chronograph Sprint plays with colours and textures, endowing the model with a very different appearance to its siblings. However, die-hard fans of the AIKON can relax, this new model still features the AIKON’s distinctive six arms straddling the bezel, the M-logo on its strap and the model’s urban styling. Put simply, the new model is fresh and sporty but respects the legend.
 
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For the first time, the AIKON is presented in a 44mm stainless steel case dressed in matte black DLC. This coating was selected for its impressive wear characteristics and chemical resistance. In contrast, the six arms spanning the bezel are delivered in a gleaming gunmetal finish. By juxtaposing different colours and textures, the AIKON Automatic Chronograph Sprint exhibits a sumptuous appearance.
 
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Also presented in gunmetal grey, the surface of the dial is sunray-brushed and embossed with a square pattern. The facetted hour and minute hands are lined with Super-LumiNova, aiding legibility in dim light. They converse with the indexes, once again, presented in gunmetal grey. Black counters are positioned at 6 and 12 o’clock and combine opaline and snailed detail. The dial incorporates a refreshing splash of colour with the small seconds indication at 9 o’clock presented in a light shade of blue. The addition of the snailed detail results in the subdial appearing metallic, readily gleaming with the mere suggestion of light. Lastly, the central chronograph seconds hand is also presented in blue, further enlivening the appearance of the display.
 
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The AIKON Automatic Chronograph Sprint upholds the AIKON’s reputation for ergonomic design, delivering impressive levels of wearer comfort. The watch is presented on a light blue strap made of FKM rubber, a first for the AIKON. This particular grade of rubber delivers superior flexibility to regular rubber, augmenting wearer comfort. In addition, FKM rubber offers greater wear-resistance and the colour is less susceptible to fading. The strap incorporates the company’s ‘M’ logo and is paired with a sandblasted black DLC pin buckle.
 
Consistent with traditional Swiss watchmaking, the movement is embellished with circular graining and incorporates vertical Côtes de Genève motif on the bridges and rotor.
 
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The AIKON Automatic Chronograph Sprint can record important events when required, providing Sprint individuals with the means to hone their times and move ever closer to their intended goals. The AIKON Automatic Chronograph Sprint, refreshingly different while reassuringly the same.
 

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: AIKON Automatic Chronograph Titanium

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Reference  AI6038-DLB01-330-4

Case
Black DLC Stainless steel
Diameter 44 mm
Height    15 mm
Case setting    no
Water resistance 20 ATM
Movement
Automatic Calibre ML112
Vibrations    28'800 vph / 4 Hz
Power Reserve    48 hours
Number of jewels    25
Decorations   
Circular-graining.
Vertical Côtes de Genève on bridges and rotor.

Functions
Central hours and minutes.
Small second at 9 o'clock.
Chronograph second indicated by central hand.

• 30-minute chronograph counter at 12 o'clock.
• 12-hour chronograph counter at 6 o'clock.
• Day and date at 3 o'clock.

Dial
Embossed and sunray-brushed gun dial, black snailing and black opaline counters (12 o'clock + 6 o'clock) with light blue prints.
Light blue snailing counter (9 o'clock) with white prints.
Polished black plated M-logo.
Strap / Bracelet
Blue rubber
Buckle   Sandblasted black DLC pin buckle

Warranty : 2 years 

Limited Edition of 500  

Price:   CHF 3,350.00 Incl. VAT

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Press release – 2021
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International PR Manager
Lucie Notari
Phone +41 78 638 70 09
lucie.notari@mauricelacroix.com
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Thurgauerstrasse 40
CH-8050 Zürich
Phone +41 (0)44 209 11 11
Fax +41 (0)44 209 12 52
info@mauricelacroix.com
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