Friday, November 24, 2023

H. MOSER & CIE. – STREAMLINER Small Seconds Blue Enamel

 

H. MOSER & CIE.STREAMLINER Small Seconds Blue Fumé Grand Feu Enamel "Aqua Blue" Automatic 2023

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 THE STREAMLINER SMALL SECONDS WITH MICRO-ROTOR AND ENAMEL DIAL: 
 AN EXCEPTIONAL COMBINATION

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With the Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel, H. Moser & Cie. is combining exclusivity, performance and craftsmanship in a single model. More than a product, the Manufacture is offering an objet d'art for those who appreciate discreetly refined, high-performance watchmaking. 

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At the heart of a steel case with new lines and proportions and dimensions perfectly suited to its movement is the brand's 18th Manufacture calibre. A true embodiment of H. Moser & Cie.'s technical and aesthetic prowess, this creation is set to become one of the must-have timepieces of the independent watchmaking world.

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Made of steel and measuring 39 mm in diameter, the cushion-shaped case of the Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel model is still water-resistant to 12 ATM and inspired by the curves and roundness of the first high-speed trains of the 20s and 30s, from which it takes its name. However, its proportions have been reworked to give it more elongated lines, made possible by the smaller dimensions of the new calibre HMC 500.   

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Integrated into the case, the steel bracelet is elegantly arced to extend the curves of the case. Highly complex in construction, it has extremely fluid lines, based on organic forms. The links, all unique and articulated, are the height of subtle sophistication, and supple flexibility.

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To accentuate the steel of the case and bracelet, H. Moser & Cie. has chosen a Grand Feu enamel dial. Named "Aqua Blue", it reinterprets the brand's renowned signature fumé finish with the artistic flourish of a master craftsman. 

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Starting with a pattern engrained onto a gold base, as if hammered, three different colour pigments are washed, finely crushed, then applied to create an ombré effect. Careful work and limitless patience are required for the master enameller to painstakingly apply the pigments, adding them one by one so that the colours oxidise and meld together when heated in the furnace, without any pixellation. 

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A translucent "Grand Feu" enamel dial must be fired twelve times in total to create the fumé effect, where the lighter shades in the centre gradually deepen. Each dial is unique. Steel applique indices punctuate the edge of the dial, which features no logo. 

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To display the hours and minutes, the three-dimensional hands made from two sections feature inserts with Globolight®, an innovative ceramic-based material containing Super-LumiNova®. The offset small seconds is displayed at 6 o'clock on a lacquered sub-dial with a circular pattern, offering a beautiful contrast with the base dial.

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Driving the Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel model, the new automatic calibre HMC 500 is 100% Moser, 100% Manufacture-made. It is the smallest movement H. Moser & Cie. has developed in the 21st century.  
 
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Edouard Meylan, CEO of H. Moser & Cie., reflects on the development of this movement: "Our starting objective was to have a movement that was slim yet high performance. We then spent a great deal of time working to optimise the dimensions, which is why we decided to integrate a micro-rotor for the first time in our history. 

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Made from solid platinum, this micro-rotor is mounted on a ball bearing, equipped with a bi-directional pawl winding system, and offers sufficient barrel torque to provide a power reserve of 74 hours. We have had to develop new smaller, slimmer components and mechanisms which could then be integrated into the available volume. 

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The escapement was also miniaturised, whilst ensuring its performance remained unchanged, a technical feat made possible thanks to the expertise of our sister company, Precision Engineering AG. Because of the volume, the torque and the winding system, this was no easy task, but the result is a movement which will serve as a base for our small cases, and will enable us to introduce new complications, by combining it with modules developed in-house or in collaboration with our partner Agenhor". 

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The calibre HMC 500 features open bridges with a highly contemporary finish, decorated with the traditional Moser stripes and an anthracite grey coating. The company hallmark is proudly showcased on the micro-rotor.

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H. Moser & Cie.'s own and unique take on Haute Horlogerie.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model:  STREAMLINER SMALL SECONDS BLUE ENAMEL 

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Reference 6500-1200, steel model, Aqua Blue fumé dial, integrated steel bracelet


Case
Steel topped by a slightly domed sapphire crystal
Diameter: 39.0 mm
Height without sapphire crystal: 9.3 mm; Height with sapphire crystal: 10.9 mm
See-through case-back
Screw-in crown adorned with an "M"
Water-resistant to 12 ATM
Dial
Aqua Blue fumé "Grand Feu" enamel with hammered texture Applique indices
Hour and minute hands with Globolight® inserts Lacquered small seconds sub-dial with a circular pattern
Movement
Automatic calibre HMC 500, partially skeletonised
Diameter: 30.0 mm or 13 1/4 lignes
Height: 4.5 mm
Frequency: 21,600 Vib/h
26 jewels

Automatic bi-directional pawl winding system
Solid platinum micro-rotor engraved with the H. Moser hallmark
Power reserve: minimum of 74 hours
Original Straumann® hairspring
Finish with Moser stripes
Functions
Hours and minutes
Small seconds at 6 o'clock
Strap/bracelet
Integrated steel bracelet
Folding clasp with three steel blades, engraved with the Moser logo

 🔴 Price: VAT for CHF 26,600 /EUR 31,050💰

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Bell & Ross – BR-X5 GREEN LUM Titanium LM3D Edition


Bell & RossURBAN BR-X5 GREEN LUM Titanium LM3D Automatic Edition 2023

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Bell & Ross has chosen to take things a step further and explore a new avenue of creative expression. 

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To this day, the concept of luminescence has been applied to the hands, numerals, indices and dial of the models, on Bell & Ross BR-X5 Green Lum‘ 41mm case that glows in the dark in a spectacular way, with a composite material developed specially for Bell & Ross: LM3D. For the first time, the Maison’s manufacture collection is venturing out onto planet LUM.

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Visibility has always been a key objective for each Bell & Ross design, taking inspiration from aeronautical instrumentation.

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Launched in 2017, all the watches in the LUM collection explore the possibilities offered by luminescence, giving superior luminosity and maximum readability, whether day or night.

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Having used Super-LumiNova for the numerals, indices, hands and dial on previous pieces, now Bell & Ross is going even further with the BR-X5 GREEN LUM and its innovative composite material: LM3D
 
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The biggest challenge for this new approach? Bringing together innovation with photoluminescent material and high-end design in the BR-X5 line.

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Whether in a plane cockpit or on a diver’s wrist, a central challenge for any watchmaking instrument has always been a display that glows in the dark to offer the best possible readability. Since the 1930s, various luminescent materials have been used to coat the hands, numerals and indices on timepieces intended for professionals, starting with the military – whether pilots or combat divers. With tritium and radium shelved due to radioactivity, Super-LumiNova is now the predominant material when it comes to achieving luminescence.

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While every watch across the Bell & Ross collections displays the time even in the dark, some models go even further. This is the case for the brand’s LUM pieces, making direct reference to luminescence.

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Bell & Ross launched its LUM line in 2017 with the BR 03-92 HOROLUM, followed a year later by the BR 03-92 NIGHTLUM, both of which featured exceptional luminescence on the numerals, indices and hands.  In 2019, the BR 03-92 FULL LUM was launched, this time with a dial covered entirely in Super-LumiNova, with a contrast effect that highlighted key elements for maximum readability.

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With the year 2020 came the first appearance of the BR 03-92 GREY LUM, emitting a particularly intense green glow reminiscent of landing strip lights, followed by the BR 03-92 Diver FULL LUM, with a dial featuring different shades of light green and pale yellow luminescence. 

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In 2021, the torch was passed to the vintage limited edition BR V2-94 FULL LUM, showcasing the same double luminous effect. 

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Finally, in 2022, the BR V2-92 FULL LUM was released, featuring the ultra-luminescent dial in a 3-hand version.

BRX5: The Manufacture Collection enriched

Continuing the tradition of aeronautical heritage and the brand’s iconic “round within the square” visual signature, in 2022 the BR-X5 added a new chapter to the Bell & Ross BR 05 range launched in 2019

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In its design, style and technical features, the BR-X5 takes its place as a superlative BR 05: the BR-CAL.323 calibre, a prestigious manufacture movement designed by Kenissi, raises the BR-X5 collection to the heights of precision with a power reserve of approximately 70 hours, while the architecture of its multi-component case prioritises purity and radicality, resistance and lightness. 

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Now, Bell & Ross is completing its high-end line with its new model, the BR-X5 GREEN LUM. In its concept as much as in its design, the piece reflects the desire to innovate and dare to be different.

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Bell & Ross
has chosen to take things a step further and explore a new avenue of creative expression. To this day, the concept of luminescence has been applied to the hands, numerals, indices and dial of the models, on this new watch, it is the 41mm case that glows in the dark in a spectacular way, with a composite material developed specially for Bell & Ross: LM3D. For the first time, the Maison’s manufacture collection is venturing out onto planet LUM.

A limited concept series

For the structure of this new version of the BR-X5, lightness comes first on the multi-component case, which alternates LM3D and grade 2 micro-blasted black DLC titanium in a multi-layer assembly.

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Cut from a block of DLC-coated grade 2 titanium, the case housing the mechanism is inserted between two shields made from a photoluminescent composite material, LM3D, made of quartz fibres that diffuse a powerful green luminescence. 

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In the dark, the entire case glows, highlighting the dial’s indications: hours, minutes, seconds, date and power reserve. Beyond its watchmaking function, with this innovation, the new 500-piece limited BR-X5 GREEN LUM series achieves the rank of one-of-a-kind conceptual art object.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: URBAN 

Model: BR-X5 GREEN LUM Titanium Edition
 

Ref. BRX5R-LUM-TC/SRBEdition of 500 pieces


Movement
Manufacture. Calibre BR-CAL.323.
Automatic mechanical.
Approximate power reserve of 70 hours.
Functions: Hours, minutes and seconds. 
Date window at 3 o'clock and power reserve indicator at 9 o'clock.
Case
41 mm wide. 12.80 mm thick.
Container in Grade 2 microblasted titanium with DLC (diamond-like carbon) finish.
Upper and lower inserts in green luminescent fiberglass composite.
Fixed bezel in Grade 2 microblasted titanium with bezel insert in luminescent composite.
Screw-down crown and crown guard in Grade 2 titanium.
Case-back in Grade 2 microblasted titanium with smoked grey sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
Case-back with oscillating weight.
Water-resistance: 100 metres.
Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
Dial
Matt black. Applique indices filled with black varnish.
Skeletonised Super-LumiNova®-covered hour and minute hands.
Black flange with 60-minute scale with green marking.
Strap
Black openworked rubber.
Buckle: Folding buckle. Folding. Steel with DLC (diamond-like carbon) finish.


🔰EDITION  Limited Edition of 500 pieces 

🔴 Price: VAT for  13,900 € / CHF 13,000 / $ 13,300 💰

⚠️ Pre-order only Solo bajo reserva Entrega en diciembre

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