ANGELUS – Instrument de Vitesse Chronograph Edition

 

ANGELUS – LA FABRIQUE Instrument de Vitesse Chronograph Edition 2024

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 Angelus
Instrument de Vitesse
60 Seconds Flat
Instrument de Vitesse, a new opus in the La Fabrique collection, revives the golden age of timed races. This mono-pusher chronograph seems to have been plucked from the dashboard of a vintage GT car. 

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It is equipped with a single timing hand – the centre seconds hand – and can time a maximum of one minute. With its sleek and refined retro sports look, Instrument de Vitesse is intended for enthusiasts of watchmaking history and culture. 

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Housed in a 39-mm steel case, its 4.20 mm manually wound Manufacture calibre ensures that the finished timepiece is less than 10 mm thick. Instrument de Vitesse is available with an ivory-white or ebony-black dial in two limited series of 25 timepieces each.

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Appearances can sometimes be deceptive. At first glance, Instrument de Vitesse does not appear to be a classic chronograph. With its three central hands, it looks like a watch... with three hands, but the tachymeter scale running around the outer edge of the dial reveals its chronometric function. 

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For this is a chronograph presented in its purest expression, dedicated to timing short bursts – a measuring instrument designed to take average speed readings over a maximum of 60 seconds. 

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This, in turn, casts new light on the crown, which also acts as the chronograph’s single push-piece to set the slender centre seconds hand in motion.

Historical

Dedicated to the renaissance and reinterpretation of classic timepieces from Angelus’ past, the La Fabrique collection unveils its second model, following in the footsteps of the Chronographe Médical. Once again, the house draws on its aesthetic heritage and showcases historical design elements and affinities. 

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As a result, Angelus has designed a chronograph that seems to belong on the dashboard of a beautiful English or Italian vintage car, with the roar of a V12 engine as its soundscape.

Graphic

Released in two series of 25 timepieces, Instrument de Vitesse is available with a steel case measuring 39 mm in diameter and just 9.27 mm thick. It features a domed dial divided into two functional zones. 

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The peripheral indications are dedicated to the tachymeter scale, graduated from 60 to 500 with a base metric of 1,000 (typically one kilometre). The more central indications, meanwhile, are designed to display the time, with a finely graduated minutes circle.

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In both cases, the typography – specially chosen for the La Fabrique collection – is clear, contrasting and elegant.

Contrasting

Instrument de Vitesse is available in two versions. he first, on a caramel calfskin strap, features an ebony-black dial with rhodium-plated applied Arabic numerals that stand out with their striking white hue. The second version is presented on a midnight-blue nubuck strap. 

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Its ivory-white dial is punctuated with applied Arabic numerals outlined in black to create an incredible three-dimensional effect. 

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The hour and minute hands, together with the applied numerals, are coated with luminescent material.

Mechanics

Inside, Angelus operates its own A5000 chronograph movement. With this new variant, this calibre – the technical stalwart of La Fabrique – once again demonstrates its adaptability. 

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Presented in this manually wound version without totalisers, it offers a reduced thickness of just 4.20 mm. Set to a frequency of 3 Hz, it functions by way of a column wheel and horizontal clutch in the pure chronograph tradition.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  LA FABRIQUE

Model:   LA FABRIQUE Instrument de Vitesse Chronograph Edition

References    BLANC IVOIRE: 0CHBS.I01A.V010S

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Кeferences      NOIR EBENE: 0CHBS.B01A.V010S   

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Movement
Calibre     A5000, manual winding, mechanical
Jewels     23
Diameter    24.00 mm
Thickness    4.20 mm
Power reserve     42 hours
Frequency     3 Hz/21,600 vph
Finishes    mainplate: palladium finish, circular-grained
bridges: palladium finish, chamfered, Côtes de Genève motif
wheels: golden (2N) finish, circular-grained
screws: polished

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Functions    hours, minutes, one-minute chronograph, ‘base 1000’ tachymeter scale
Dial    
Ivory-white or ebony-black, domed
Arabic numerals: applied, black-treated or rhodium-plated, and coated with Super-LumiNova
Hands: coated with Super-LumiNova   
Case
Material    stainless steel
Diameter    39.00 mm
Thickness    9.27 mm
Crystal    box sapphire, anti-reflective coating on both sides
Case back     sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coating
Water-resistance     3 bar (30 metres/100 feet)
Strap
Material    caramel calfskin or midnight-blue nubuck calfskin, ecru stitching, hand-stitched
Buckle    pin, stainless steel

🔰Limited edition    25 timepieces in each colour variant
    
🔴 Swiss retail price    CHF 17,100 💰incl. VAT (subject to change)
 

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Perrelet – SPECIAL "Turbine Poker Royal Flush" Black Edition

 

Perrelet 1777 – Turbine SPECIAL "Turbine Poker Royal Flush" Black Edition - 2024

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THE MAISON PERRELET'S PASSION FOR POKER RETURNS WITH THE NEW “TURBINE POKER ROYAL FLUSH”.
AN EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION DEDICATED TO CARD GAME ENTHUSIASTS.

Multiple iterations of Turbine Poker have always met with immediate success. For 2024, Perrelet is offering a new edition dedicated to green table enthusiasts: the “Turbine Poker Royal Flush”, in a limited series of 99. An ideal sequel to the previous models, the new watch completes the 4-suit deck with a winning hand. 

 

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And it once again demonstrates the never-ending imagination and the courage to dare with unconventional style of the Manufacture founded in 1777, capable of creating ever-changing themes for the sub-dial of the Turbine collections.

The Turbine: the uniqueness of an iconic device

 

Patented in 2009, the Turbine technology, from which the collection takes its name, is clearly inspired by aircraft and marine propulsion systems.Its aeronautical origin is the reason behind its complex structure and difficult assembly. 

 

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The spinning turbine consists of 12 black anodised aluminium blades that are light but sturdy. Five counterweights made of a heavy metal, tungsten, are fixed underneath.The specific construction allows the blades to come into action at the slightest movement of the wrist and to return to their resting position when the gesture is completed, with a pleasantly playful effect.

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Despite its purely decorative value, the assembly of this device requires perfectly balanced and calibrated components to function smoothly. A delicate operation, requiring care and skill, which once again confirms the savoir-faire of the Manufacture's master watchmakers. The perpetual, hypnotic rotation of the turbine, the essence of the collection and a Perrelet icon over the years, comes to life on the dial thanks to their excellent skills.

The new Turbine Poker Royal Flush

 

Like every model in the family, the Turbine Poker Royal Flush's spinning turbine reveals the motif depicted on the lower dial: the faster the rotation, the clearer the illustration on the sub-dial.

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In this latest creation from the Maison, there are 12 cards to admire: a double royal flush with a pair of sevens. Like an expert dealer, Perrelet dealt the cards in the pot by selecting diamonds and clubs, complementary suits to the previous Turbine Poker edition: an incredible hand of double aces, kings, queens, jacks, 10s and 7s, red and black. 

 

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Further references to the cards are visible on the characteristic hour track: the symbols of the four suits and figures stand out in red and white on a black background, alternating with the Arabic numerals and indices. The latter are clearly visible in all lighting conditions thanks to Super-LumiNova, which also illuminates the hands.The thin seconds hand is in bright red to match the tones of the dial.

An exclusive design

 

The “Turbine Poker Royal Flush” features a 44mm case with a central body in polycarbonate and carbonfiber decorated with its distinctive grooves. The flat, smooth bezel and caseback are in matt black PVD stainless steel. The crown is personalised by the letter P of the logo. This design echoes that of the second generation of the Turbine line, first introduced with the Turbine EVO models on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the turbine technology in 2019.

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Water-resistant to 10 atmospheres, the watch is suitable for everyday use, withstanding wet conditions and splashes. The dial is protected by a double anti-reflective sapphire crystal, which is also mounted on the rear of the watch. The timepiece is completed with a black leather strap with alligator pattern lined with rubber and fastened to the wrist with a personalised folding clasp.

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Delivered in a special "tactical box", it includes a second black rubber strap for more casual looks and a fastening tool for self-replacement.

The in-house manufacture movement

 

The “Turbine Poker Royal Flush” is equipped with the in-house automatic P-331-MH calibre, operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and providing a 42-hour power reserve.
It is manufactured by Soprod, a company belonging to Miguel Rodriguez, also the owner and president of Perrelet, which is part of a watchmaking pole comprising no less than six facilities capable of producing their own calibres in complete autonomy.

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Extremely reliable, the P-331-MH calibre boasts two different chronometry certifications issued by two prestigious independent institutions: the first having successfully passed the COSC (ContrôleOfficiel Suisse des Chronomètres) tests, the second was obtained by Chronofiable®. 

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The finishes are also impeccable: the snailedmainplate, the circular-grained bridges, the openworked, rhodium-plated and brushed oscillating weight, bearing the Perrelet logo.

Availability on the market

Intended for collectors and enthusiastic players, the Turbine Poker Royal Flush is produced in a limited edition of 99 pieces, each individually numbered on the sapphire glass porthole. 

 

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It will be available from March 25th through authorised retailers worldwide. It will also be available online from the company's official e-commerce site in Europe and the USA.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: Turbine SPECIAL

Model:  "Turbine Poker Royal Flush" Edition

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Reference:  A4065/S3/

Movement
Perrelet in-house calibre P-331-MH, mechanical with automatic winding, 
COSC and Chronofiable certified.
28.800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
Number of jewels: 25
Power reserve (fully wound): 42-hour

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Bridges: rhodium-plated, circular graining decoration
Open-worked oscillating weight on ball bearings, rhodium-plated and brushed finish, personalised with Perrelet logo
Functions
Hours, minutes and seconds
Case
Polycarbonate and carbon fibre bezel in stainless steel with black matte PVD coating
Diameter: 44 mm
Thickness: 13. 82 mm
Sapphire crystal glass with double anti-reflective treatment on dial
Fluted case band
Crown with Perrelet logo
Case back in stainless steel with black PVD coating, transparent sapphire glass porthole.
Waterproof to 10 ATM (upgraded in comparison to the traditional 5 ATM)
Dial
Black sub-dial, Turbine technology
12-blade turbine in black anodised aluminium with five tungsten counterweights underneath Black lower dial depicted with poker playing cards, in the suits of diamonds andclubs
Black hour track with the symbols of the four suits and figures in white and red Applied Arabic numerals mixed with indices, filled with white Super-LumiNova Central luminescent hour and minute hands
Red central seconds hand
Strap
Bi-material strap in rubber and water-resistant green calf leather with black stitching and alligator pattern

SPECIALITY
Chronofiable® and COSC Certified.  🔰LIMITED EDITION OF✅ 99 PIECES ONLY.

Notes:
Turbine Poker is delivered in a special “Tactical box” with additional rubber strap and fastening tool
 

🔴Price     € 5,200 -💰  Free shipping eligible

 Launch year   2024

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