Monday, May 23, 2022

Thomas Prescher – NEMO Repeater - Unique Piece

Thomas PrescherNEMO Repeater Stainless steel and Bronze - Unique Piece 2022

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 The Nemo Repeater

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Having absolute trust in your equipment is paramount to survival for those who live under the water – just as much today as over 150 years ago, when Captain Nemo embarked on his expedition a long way down under the sea.

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There is no room for mistakes, or for fear of darkness and the unknown, in the deep end of the ocean.

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We share the same philosophy working with complicates watches. Zero tolerance for errors, doubts, and fear. Experience accumulated over a long and prominent career in haute horlogerie is vital, especially working at the peak of the complication scale – minute repeaters.

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Diving is a lifestyle and an art. As a family of passioned divers and watchmakers, we live this lifestyle. It is the challenge of pushing beyond our limits under controlled and secure conditions that excites us. 

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Thomas has performed duty as an Officer on the German Diesel-Electric U-Boat Submarine before he reinvented himself as a master watchmaker. Therefore, it is a logical progression that he would work on a project that brings his two careers together.

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With that in mind, we present the newest member of Thomas Prescher’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”-inspired Nemo series:

The Nemo Repeater

Apart from its distinctive aesthetics and superb finishing, the watch realized a novel idea. 

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Playfully incorporated into the Nemo case design, a mechanical lever on the case sets off the repetition minutes mechanism, actuating the two gongs to chime the time. The vintage movement from the 1900s perfectly complements the steampunk-style of the watch.

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The project was born when a client had sent us a Haas pocket watch movement with repeating function, to be restored and transformed into a wristwatch. 

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It was both Thomas’ and the client’s intention to create something different.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection : NEMO

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 Model: NEMO Repeater - Unique Piece


    Movement:
Meticulously restored pocket Haas Minute repeater from 1900,  Diameter 35mm, Height 9mm
    Indications: Central Hour and Minute, small second at 6 o’clock
    Complications: Minute repeater with two hammers, one for hours, one for quarters, and together for minutes
    Frequency: 18.000 bph
    Power reserve: Approx. 40h


Modules and modifications:

  •     Crown at 9 o’clock
  •     Small second indication relocated to 6 o’clock position
  •     New wrist-watch case to house the movement, with clasp charger at 3 o’clock for the repetition mechanism
  •     New charging lever connected to the existing mechanism in the movement

Case
    Completely new case in two-tone stainless steel and sweat-resistant bronze with display back
    New dial and hands in Nemo’s steampunk design style
    Case diameter: 44mm (plus crown and repeater activation lever)
    Case height: 13mm
    Glass: Front and back sapphire with vaporized sapphire surface and anti-reflective (AR) coating. Mohs hardness: 9, scratch-resistant on the AR treatment.
    Strap
Bespoke veal leather strap in vintage style
Buckle: Thomas Prescher buckle in stainless steel
Packaging: Hand-made travel pouch in vintage style

Availability: Commissioned Unique piece

Price: Not relevant as it is a one-off


Additional Information

This watch was a project of passion. It required a lot of patience from both sides. The watch took over three years to complete.  We’ve asked the client to document his experience with the cooperation and communication with Thomas over the course of the project, which resulted in a lasting friendship between Thomas and the client. 

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+41 32 315 28 66
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Friday, May 20, 2022

HAMILTON – KHAKI Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph


HAMILTON PILOT Khaki Aviation Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph 40mm Stainless steel - 2022

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THE NEXT CHAPTER
FOR AN IN-FLIGHT HERO

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HAMILTON’S Khaki pilot PIONEER mechanical chronograph is ready for takeoff

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With a distinct vintage military aviation design, Hamilton’s Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph brings back the form and function of the chronographs issued to British Royal Air Force pilots in the 1970s

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Rugged and reliable, the 40mm watch is powered by our exclusive hand-wound H-51-Si movement.

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The new Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph celebrates classic military aviation design with authentic style and engineering. 

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True to its historic roots, it recalls recognizable details of the chronographs we produced for British Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots in the 1970s, making it a must-have for military history enthusiasts, aviation experts and watch collectors. 

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Two horizontally aligned subdials – measuring minutes and running seconds – stand out against a black-grained dial and allow for the same accurate and reliable speed and navigation calculations that were so important to the RAF

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Hands coated in a white lacquer consistent with the original RAF models furthers the Pilot Pioneer’s heritage appeal, as does a layer of Super-LumiNova®.  

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Also used on the dial markings, its beige-tone is reminiscent of the patina found today in vintage radium-based lume and ensures clarity in low light conditions. 

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Distinctive features such as a right-side case bulge designed to protect the crown and pushers, as well as a dome-shaped ‘box’ crystal with double anti-reflective coating also nod to its historic use as a critical aviation tool. 

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The commitment to authenticity continues inside with our high-performance H-51-Si mechanical movement, introduced in 2021. The hand-winding caliber keeps the pilot watch true to its origins, while updated technology including a silicon balance spring and 60-hour power reserve maintains Hamilton’s strict standards of precision. 

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Fitted with a brown leather strap, the 40mm Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph’s next chapter as an in-flight hero has just begun.  

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A hand-wound movement and historically authentic design continue the story of the @hamiltonwatch Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph

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Inspired by British RAF watches from the 1970s, this in-flight hero is ready for takeoff #hamiltonwatch.

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ABOUT HAMILTON

Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1892, Hamilton creates watches with a unique balance of authenticity and innovation. Its timepieces synchronized the first railroads and kept time for aviation pioneers and U.S. soldiers. A favorite of filmmakers for decades, Hamilton watches have appeared in more than 500 movies, with custom pieces playing a pivotal role in several Hollywood blockbusters. With a continued commitment to craftsmanship and accuracy, Hamilton launched the world’s first electric watch in 1957 and the first LED digital watch in 1970. A member of the Swatch Group, the global leader in watch manufacturing and distribution, Hamilton’s current collections combine its American spirit with true Swiss precision.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Pilot Collection : Khaki Aviation

Model: Khaki Aviation Pioneer Mechanical Chrono 

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 Ref  H76409530

Case
Diameter: Ø40 mm stainless steel
Case material: Stainless steel, screw down crown
Crystal: Box sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 10 bar (100m)
Movement  
Calibre H-51-Si mechanical chronograph movement featuring a state-of-the-art balance spring made from the anti-magnetic material silicon for enhanced resistance to extreme atmospheric conditions.
60 hours power reserve, this hand-wound caliber keeps and measures time via an iconic dial complete with start/stop and reset pushers. 
With no rotor and no date function, this interactive movement brings modern reliability and precision to signature, vintage-inspired design.

Small second counter at 9 and 30 minute 3 o’clock
Dial   
Black grained dial with two subdials
Hands  
White lacquered hour and minute hands with old radium
Super-LumiNova®, white lacquered second hands
Central white chronograph hand, white counter hands
Bracelet/Strap
Strap reference : H6000001151
Strap type : Cow leather
Buckle type : H-Buckle
Buckle width : 22mm
Top Denotation : Leather
Top Species : Calf
Top Tanning : Vegetal
Lining Species : Cow

Suggested Retail Price:  EUR 1,995 / USD 2,045 / CHF 1.995

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Telefax +41 32 343 38 61
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