Friday, February 16, 2024

EMERA – CYBORG Tourbillon Black Shadow WARRIOR Edition

EMERACYBORG Tourbillon Black Shadow WARRIOR Black DLC Titanium Edition 2024

Black Shadow Warrior:
The Spirit of the
Samurai Awakens

A remarkable new timepiece that blends 12th century Japanese symbolism and two centuries of master watchmaking with futuristic design and hypercar aesthetics.

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The EP 01-01 Cyborg Black Shadow Warrior is the latest bold creative expression from the young luxury Swiss marque - EMERA, whose audacious ambition is to redefine the parameters of haute horlogerie and challenge expectations of what a luxury watch can be.

The remarkable new creation exemplifies the values of craftsmanship, dedication to mastery, and the enduring human pursuit of perfection, common to both master watchmakers and the ancient Samurai Warrior class.

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Many details are directly inspired by the ways of the samurai and the strict code of ethics and ethos that governed their way of life. It is designed to invoke the values, virtues, and principles of samurai tradition and inspire whoever wears it to strive for excellence and uphold integrity.

The dial:

The intimidating sculpted relief of a samurai warrior in traditional armour evokes the intricate, highly decorative forging techniques used on Katana sword hilts and the Tsuba (handguard). It reveals one of the most beautiful and understated design features of the watch. Hidden beneath the opaque black DLC coating is delicately hand-carved 18k rose gold, forever concealed, a secret known only to its owner. 

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Frugality, humility, and modesty were considered virtues in feudal Japan. While samurai were members of a hierarchical society where social status and wealth played significant roles, they were expected to maintain a humble, discrete outward appearance and avoid extravagance.

The beating heart

Inside the watch is the Calibre MRA 01, an in-house, mechanical, automatic movement with a sixty-second flying tourbillon. 

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Calibre MRA 01 / in-house, mechanical, automatic winding movement with flying 60 seconds tourbillon.

It is a mesmerizing display of precision craftsmanship, but it remains under the watchful protection of its devoted warrior guardian.

The case:

While samurai symbology is the key design theme of EP 01-01 Cyborg Black Shadow Warrior, its angular case unapologetically borrows characteristics of hypercars, both in its dynamic lines and in the lightweight, high-performance materials employed. Grade 5 titanium coated with DLC makes it considerably more resilient than even the toughest samurai armour.

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EMERA’s bold approach to watchmaking and contempt for tried and trusted category codes appeal to a new generation of luxury watch enthusiasts who share similar progressive values and a desire to fearlessly carve their own path in life.

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Since arriving on the scene two years ago with its ‘ultra futuristic’ Cyborg collection, the enigmatic luxury Swiss marque has garnered interest from industry insiders and connoisseurs of avant-garde prestige pieces.

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Louis Ducruet wearing the EMERA Cyborg Black Shadow Warrior at H.S.H. The Prince of Monaco’s private car collection

One such individual is a member of the royal family of Monaco and an influential watch collector - Louis Ducruet. EMERA was invited to unveil its new watch at a special gala dinner hosted by Princess Stéphanie of Monaco for Fight Aids Monaco. Among the VIP guests to be the first to glimpse a pre-production prototype up close were warriors of world football - Robert Pires, Ricardo Carvalho, Fernando Morientes, Gaizka Mendieta, Francesco Totti, Clarence Seedorf, and Youri Djorkaeff.

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The Cyborg Black Shadow Warrior will be limited to just 20 pieces worldwide and priced at CHF 395,000, with a percentage of each watch sold donated to Fight Aids Monaco.

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The
EP 01-01 Cyborg Black Shadow Warrior epitomises EMERA’s defant design language and is indicative of the type of disruptive timepieces the company intends to bring to the apex of the luxury watch category.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CollectionCYBORG

Design / Engineering        Patrick Freiburghaus / Cyrano Devanthey
Model Ref.                         EP 01-01  / Cyborg Black Shadow WARRIOR

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Movement                         Ref. MRA 01 / In-house, Mechanical, automatic winding
Functions                          Hours, Minutes, Flying Tourbillon Sixty Seconds
Tourbillon cage                Including balance wheel and escapement 0.35 grams / 51 components
Jewels/bearings         19 / 2 (with seven ceramic spheres each)
Frequency                        4 Hz (28’800 vibrations per hour)
Power reserve            44 hours
Dial                                   18K rose gold, hand engraved with black DLC coating.
                                          Lacquered red Galvacolor indexes.
Hands                            18K rose gold and super-luminova
Crystals                         Sapphire crystals (2)
Case                                  Grade 5 Titanium, black DLC coated.
Dimensions                      46.80 x 56.60 mm 15.90 mm
Water Resistance 
           3 ATM
Strap                                Black technical fabric
Clasp                                Pin-buckle in Grade 5 Titanium, black DLC coated

🔰Serie                           Limited series of 20 pieces / 100% Swiss Made
Official launch                JANUARY, 2024
Inspiration                      The Legend of the Samurai, Hypercars, Warrior


🔴 Price excl. Tax          CHF 395’000.00💰

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

MAURICE LACROIX – AIKON Venturer Burgundy Asia Edition

 

MAURICE LACROIXAIKON AUTOMATIC Venturer Burgundy Asia Bronze Case 40mm Special Edition - 2024

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THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON WITH THE AIKON VENTURER

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 To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, join Maurice Lacroix in the Spring Festival with the AIKON Venturer Burgundy Asia Limited Edition.

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Embark on a journey mixing Asian Culture and urban design with the AIKON Venturer Burgundy Asia Limited Edition. Wrapped in the auspicious colours of red and bronze, the AIKON Venturer Burgundy Asia Limited Edition becomes more than an accessory, it's an emblem. 

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This colour combination has been carefully considered. Red has positive connotations and is often linked to vitality, luck and joy. 

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The golden hues of bronze are associated with power and wealth, ensuring the watch always makes a statement wherever it goes.

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As we celebrate the Chinese New Year with this special model, may joy, peace, and time with family be as timeless as the dragon's dance. 

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: AIKON Venturer Burgundy Asia Edition

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Reference: AI6058-BRZ6B-530-6

Case
    Material: Bronze with ceramic bezel
    Finition: Brushed and polished
    Diameter: 40 mm
    Thickness: 11 mm
    Front Glass: Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating
    Case Back:
Case back with special engraving
    Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel
    Crown: Screwed crown
    Water-resistant to 200 metres (20 ATM)
Dial and hands
Burgundy, sun-brushed
Hour Markers: Dots, rose gold-plated, white super-luminova
Hands: Rose gold-plated, white super-luminova
Special Hands: Rose gold-plated second hand
Movement
Type: Automatic
Caliber: ML115
Vibrations    28'800vph / 4 Hz
Power Reserve    38 hours
Number of jewels    26
Decorations Circular-graining and snailing.
Vertical Côtes de Genève and sun brushed on rotor with maori engravement Rhodium-plated.
Functions/Indications
- Hours, minutes and seconds
- Date at 3 o’clock
Strap and buckle 
Brown, leather strap, featuring the Maurice Lacroix 'm' logo
Buckle : Pin buckle
Buckle MATERIAL: Bronze
Easy change system available: Yes
BRACELET/STRAP: Burgundy, rubber strap, featuring the Maurice Lacroix 'm' logo


🔴 Price: MSRP: $ 2.900 / € 2,900 EUR 💰

⚠️ Warranty :    5 years 

Launch year     2024

 #YourTimeIsNow

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Lucie Notari
Phone +41 78 638 70 09
lucie.notari@mauricelacroix.com
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