UNION GLASHUTTE – NORAMIS Date Limited Edition Deutschland Classic

 

UNION GLASHÜTTE – NORAMIS Date Limited Edition Deutschland Classic Automatic 2022

CHARMING CLASSICS

The Noramis collection combines the timelessly classic elegance of the 50s and 60s with modern-day design and technology. Behind the nostalgic exterior lies an extremely powerful contemporary automatic movement, with expertly-finished mechanics and fascinating complications, sure to quicken the pulse of any timepiece enthusiast, anywhere in the world. 

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Exquisite features, such as a curved glass and domed dials in selected shades of colour, such as British Racing Green with a fine metallic effect, as well as exquisite bracelets lend these timepieces their irresistible charm.

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On the occasion of the cooperation with the ADAC Deutschland Klassik 2022, UNION Glashütte is presenting a limited edition of the Noramis Date in an unusual design. The dial celebrates a number of details for car lovers: it has a special, finely stamped plate that is reminiscent of a radiator grille and allows a glimpse of the watch's engine without revealing too much. The classic retro hands of the bezel-less watch are located on a cream-colored, highly polished ring whose look plays with the chrome-lacquer combination of selected vintage cars. The watch is limited to 200 pieces.

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The sophisticated vintage automobile details of the watch underline the close connection between UNION Glashütte and the protagonists of vintage car rallies. The dial with its radiator grille look and cream-white lacquered chapter ring measures an elegant 40 millimeters and is therefore a perfect fit for any wrist. The typical retro numbers and the domed sapphire glass without a bezel underline the nostalgic character of the watch.

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The watch comes with a plain black calfskin strap with fine embossing. The lug is slightly rounded and adapts to the case, which makes the watch look even more harmonious and elegant. Inside, the technically sophisticated mechanical movement UNG-07.01 beats with a power reserve of up to 60 hours.

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This additional medallion makes every collector's heart beat faster. The Edition Noramis Datum Deutschland Klassik 2022 is available in a limited edition box for EUR 2,200.00 from selected specialist retailers (recommended retail price).

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 

Collection : AVERIN

Model:   NORAMIS Date Limited Edition Deutschland Classic 2022

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Reference: D012.407.16.267.08

Movement
Calibre UNG-07.01 

11 ½ ''', dia. 25.6 mm, height 3.85 mm
25,200 vibrations per hour (3.5 Hz) 21 jewels
Indexless regulation system
Hours, minutes and centre second hand
Date display in dial window
Second stop
Power reserve of up to 60 h
Case
Stainless steel 316L
Sapphire crystal case-back, pressed
Height: 9.85 mm
Diameter: 40 mm
Lug-to-lug: 47.8 mm
Dial
Ivory, Index + arabic, hands with Super-LumiNova ®
Glass: Ultra-rounded sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coating on both faces
Water resistance: Water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (corresponds to 100 m)
Strap
Black calfskin
Clasp: Double fold fastener with twin push-buttons

Limits: Only 200 pieces produced
Printing on dial: Limitierte Edition
Case engraving: Deutschland Klassik 2022 Limitierte Edition xxx/200
Includes: Stainless steel case back with engraved map of Germany
Limited edition box

Recommended  retail price: €2.220.00

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• CONTACT
  
  • Union Uhrenfabrik GmbH, Glashütte, Saxony.
  • Frühlingsweg 5,
  • 01768 Glashütte, Saxony, Germany
  • T. +49 (0) 35053 4616 300
  • info@union-glashuette.com

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ZENITH – DEFY Extreme E “Island X Prix” Edition

ZENITH – DEFY Extreme E “Island X Prix” Carbon & Titanium 45mm Chronograph Boutique Edition 2022

 ZENITH UNVEILS ITS SECOND DEFY EXTREME E SPECIAL EDITION DURING THE ISLAND X PRIX IN SARDINIA

The second season of Extreme Eis at full throttle. As the teams prepare for the first part of the double header Island X Prix this weekend onthe Italian island of Sardinia, ZENITH is unveiling the second edition of its special series crafted for the electric rally racing championship of which it proudly continues its role as Official Timekeeper and Founding Partner. Based on the DEFY Extreme Carbon, the world’s lightest and most rugged 1/100th of a second automatic high-frequency chronograph, the DEFY Extreme E “Island X Prix” incorporatesupcycled elements from the championship with the back-to-back races’ official colour in vivid orange.

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Inspired by the world of motorsports and built to take on Extreme E’s adrenaline-infused off-road courses in some of the wildest and most remote locations around the world, the DEFY Extreme E “Island X Prix” edition is crafted in incredibly light yet highly robust carbon fibre, including the crown and chronograph pushers. Emphasizing the boldly angular geometry of the case, the pusher protectors as well as the twelve-sided bezel are made in microblasted titanium.

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The dashboard of this futuristic race-inspired chronographisan open multi-layered dial with tinted sapphire crystal elements, embellished withfiery orange accents – the official colour of the “Island X Prix” – evoking the scorching-hot temperatures of the Italian island during the summer season. Partially visible through the dial as well as the case back is the fastest automatic high-frequency chronograph calibre in production, offering1/100th of a second time measurements, with two escapements independently beating at 5Hz (36’000 VpH) for the timekeeping part and 50Hz (360’000 VpH) for the chronograph function. Themovement is also visible through the sapphire display back, emblazoned with the Island X Prix logo.

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In line with the message of sustainability that’s at the core of Extreme E and the ZENITH HORIZ-ON initiative, the DEFY Extreme E “Island X Prix” is delivered with a rubber strap infused with materials of recycled Continental Cross Contact tires that were used in the first season’s races. Matching the Island X Prix brightorange accents on the dial, the Velcro strap features a black rubber central element surrounded by an orange cordura-effect rubber inlay. The DEFY Extreme E “Island X Prix” edition also comes with two additional straps in black rubber and black Velcro, which can be easily swapped without any tools by using the case back’s ingenious and intuitive quick strap-change mechanism.

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The DEFY Extreme E “Island X Prix” comes packaged in a suitably sturdy waterproof and crushproof watch case inspired by the extreme conditions of the rally, incorporating various recycled and upcycled elements from the side-lines of the first season’s races. The case’s lid coating is made from recycled E-grip tires, while the plate covering is made from parts of an Extreme E Season 1 racing tarpaulin.

The DEFY Extreme E “Island X Prix” will be made in a limited edition of only 20 pieces and will be available at ZENITH physical and online boutiques around the world.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model:  DEFY EXTREME E “DESERT X PRIX” EDITION 

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Reference:  10.9100.9004-4/26.I305 

Key points: 

• Extreme E capsule collection. 
• Stronger,  bolder and more powerful design. 
• 1/100th of a second Chronograph movement. Exclusive dynamic signature of one rotation per second for the Chrono hand.
• 1 escapement for the Watch (36,000 VpH - 5 Hz) ;
• 1 escapement for the Chronograph (360,000 VpH - 50 Hz)
• Screwed-in crown.
• Full Interchangeable strap system.
• Orange Recycled tires Velcro Strap.
• Sapphire dial.
• 2 straps included: 1 Rubber strap with a black microblasted titanium folding buckle & 1 Velcro strap with carbon buckle.

Movement
Calibre El Primero 9004 automatic
Frequency 36,000 VpH (5 Hz)
Power reserve min. 50 hours
Functions : 1/100th of a second chronograph functions. Chronograph power-reserve indication at 12 o'clock. Hours and minutes in the centre. Small seconds at 9 o'clock, Central chronograph hand that makes one turn each second, 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, 60-second counter at 6 o'clock
Finishes:  Black colored main plate on movement + Special black colored oscillating weight with satined finishings
Case
Material: Carbon & Microblasted Titanium Ø 45mm.
Special engraving on case back with “Island X Prix” logo
Carbon & Microblasted Titanium
Water resistance: 20 ATM
Dial
Tinted sapphire with three black-coloured counters
Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with " SuperLuminova SLN C1
Hands : Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with " SuperLuminova SLN C1
Bracelet & Buckle
Orange Velcro bracelet made with parts of Continental recycled tires.
Also comes with a black Velcro strap and a black rubber strap.

  Price  26,664 EUR / $27,000 / 26.900 CHF 

Limited Edition of only 20 pieces

Availability: Exclusively then Zenith boutiques and its online shop

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