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The latest edition to the Exceptional Collection, the Ulysse NardinHourstriker Oil Pump is a timepiece that honors industry. Adorned and delicately hand-engraved in gold, and enameled in black, the dial is one of significance, depicting the magnitude of oil fields and the harmonic rhythm of their oil pumps at work, unearthing fuel to power the world.
A limited edition of 18 pieces in rose gold and 18 pieces in platinum, the Hourstriker Oil Pump is a force all its own. The realism of the dial imagery and its influence give it a potent allure, its detail so precise that you feel as if you could step inside and be engulfed by the scene.
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The timekeepers appear even more lifelike, for the arms of the oil pumps are Jaquemarts. These animated figures move up and down in concert with the sound of a gong striking the hours – on the hour and on request. The oil pumps move in sync with the hammer hitting the gong. Although a very complex mechanism, the Hourstriker is simple for its wearers to function.
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The striking mechanism can be activated or deactivated by simply
pressing pusher one. When the striking indicator is pointing towards the
hour glass (on the left), the striking is deactivated; if aimed towards
the point, the striking mechanism is activated. One of the earliest
manufacturers to lead the rebirth of the striking mechanism, Ulysse Nardin also remains among the rare watchmakers to use Jaquemarts.
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Equally exclusive is Ulysse Nardin’s masterful hand in the art of enameling, a discipline deeply valued by the manufacturer and its collectors. For this piece, Ulysse Nardin went even further, adding the challenging technique of hand engraving.
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As a first step, the highly specialized engraver handcrafts the form of
the gold plate, defining the thickness of the cells and shaping the
lifelike pictures. Then, the master enameler fulfills the enameling
process using genuine black enamel. In this method, cavities in a thick
metal surface are formed, filled with moist powdered enamel and fired
until it melts. When the surface cools, it is sanded by hand to remove
excess enamel and polished to allow its true brilliance to break
through. The plate is then returned to the engraver for their expert
finishing touch. At the end of this laborious practice, oil pumps,
pipes, buildings and landscapes appear to come to life.
Reference:6109-131/E2-OIL Platinum Reference:6106-131/E2-OIL 18ct Rose Gold Limited Edition: to 18 pieces
Movement: Caliber UN-610, Chronometer
Certificate Power reserve: Approximately 42 hours Winding: Self-winding
41 jewels Functions:
Hours, minutes Hourstriker
Striking of hours and half hours
Automatic chime activation system
Animated Jaquemart in 18ct gold Case:
18ct White Gold and Rose Gold. Dial: Black enamel, «Hourstriker Oil Pump » motif Diameter: 42 mm Crown: Water-resistant. Screw-down security crown. Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal Case-back: Open case back with sapphire crystal fixed with screws Water-resistance: 30 m Strap:
Exclusive Alligator Black strap, with folding buckle.
In the year 2000 Corum introduced the Bubble, an oversized watch
with an even larger crystal. It was so radical it became the must-have
timepiece of the new millennium. Now, exactly 15 years later, the Bubble
makes a triumphal return, sealing its place as a pillar of Corum’s
watchmaking heritage.
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At the turn of the century watchmaking was a universe away
from what it is today. Big watches were scarce, unconventionally shaped
watches almost unheard of. The tectonic shift began as the 21st century
dawned, with Corum riding on the top of the wave that would soon sweep
watchmaking.
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At Baselworld 2000the Bubble was unveiled, an unparalleled 44 mm in
diameter with a towering sapphire crystal so tall it distorted the dial.
With a size and shape totally unprecedented in watchmaking, the Bubble
was an instant hit.
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The Bubble was the brainchild of the late Severin Wunderman, a
relentlessly creative entrepreneur who acquired Corum that very same
year. Wunderman, who survived both the Holocaust and cancer, had a
roving, creative mind. In one instance, he was inspired by an
experimental deep-sea dive watch from the 1960s, which was fitted with
an enormous domed crystal to withstand the pressure of the ocean. That
formed the genesis of the Bubble, one of the most recognizable
wristwatches of its time.
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While the Bubble was unquestionably unique, its unorthodox design was
merely an extension of Corum’s long-established philosophy. Since its
founding in 1955, Corum consistently excelled at designing totally
original timepieces, ranging from the Rolls-Royce, shaped like the
luxury automobile’s front grille, to the Golden Bridge, distinguished by
its remarkably tiny, baguette-shaped movement.
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Despite being a mere 15 years old, the Bubble is major part of
the brand’s heritage, deserving of elevation into a hall of fame. The
Bubble has now been revived as part of the Corum Heritage collection,
putting it alongside other landmark timepieces like the extra-thin Coin
Watch.
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While retaining all the design codes of the original, the 2015 Bubble
is not a mere replica of its predecessor. Fitted with a rubber-ringed,
spherical crown, the case is a collection of smooth, rounded lines, just
like the original.
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But it has been enlarged to 47 mm, lending it impressively striking
proportions, especially as it stands some 18.8 mm high, crystal
included. But, as always, practicality was high on the mind of the
development team, which paired the oversized case with short, curved
lugs, allowing it to hug the wrist snugly.
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A remarkable 8 mm high, this sapphire crystal is one of the largest
of any watch. Sapphire is a material so extraordinarily hard it has to
be cut with a diamond-tipped tool. This in itself is challenging enough
that even when machining ordinary, flat watch crystals the job can take
hours.
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Crafting the mountainous crystal of the Bubble requires
exponentially more work. The task starts with cutting a block of
crystal, then grinding it into a bubble-like shape, and finally
polishing the crystal to flawless clarity with absolutely no optical
imperfections.
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Because the sapphire crystal is so tall, it acts as a lens, both
magnifying and distorting the dial. Corum’s designers took advantage of
this by designing a dial with a clever, op art (short for “optical art”)
motif.
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Taking inspiration from Hungarian-born French artist Victor
Vasarely, founder of the op art movement, the dial is decorated with
squares in graduated sizes that grow larger toward the center of the
dial.
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Op art desired to create static patterns that gave the impression of
movement or surprising, contradictory perspectives. Likewise, the dial
of the Bubble is perfectly flat, formed from a lacquered, brass disc
stamped with the cube motif, but appears sharply domed. In fact, it
looks so rounded it might pass for the top of a sphere.
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This arresting op art dial will be fitted only to a pair of limited
edition, PVD-coated versions of the Bubble, each made in an exclusive
run of just 350 pieces. The first is the BubbleVintage, housed in a
bronze-tone, PVD-coated case paired with Super-LumiNova treated for a
vintage effect.
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A modern watch made to look like an antique from an
indistinct era, the Bubble Vintage is a nod to the original Bubble now
15 years old.
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Taking another perspective is the Bubble All Black, clad entirely in a
glossy black PVD coating, matched by a matte black dial, along with
charcoal-colored indices and hands. The Bubble All Black removes all
distraction, making a monochromatic statement that emphasizes the iconic
shape of the Bubble.
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Part of the regular collection of timepieces, the third model in the
Bubble collection does away with the dial entirely. A skeletonized
movement takes its place, with the domed sapphire crystal providing a
magnified view of the exposed wheels of the CO0082 self-winding
movement.
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All of the Bubble timepieces are fitted with rubber straps topped
with leather: calfskin for the op art editions and alligator skin in the
case of the skeleton. And each is fitted with a buckle matching the
case finish.
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MOVEMENT Movement number:CO 082
Winding system: Automatic Functions:
Hour & Minute • Second • Date Power reserve: 42 hours Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph Dimension: 11 1/2''' Rubies: 21 Movement finishes:
Rotor with CORUM dedicated
decoration DIAL
Black
Skeletonized
Brown
Distinctive features:
CORUM logo applied on the dial • Op-art pattern CASE Shape: Round Case material: Stainless steel with black PVD treatment Dimension: 47 mm Thickness: 18.80 mm Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti reflective treatment Back type: Screwed in open back cover in stainless steel with glare proof sapphire crystal Back finishes: Black PVD treatment Water-resistance: 100 meters / 10 ATM HANDS Hour and minute:
Leaf • Skeleton • Black-coloured •
Black superluminova
Second: Baton • Black-coloured • Black superluminova BRACELET
Material: Leather and rubber
Colours: • Black /• Grey/• Bronze
Interhorn/Buckle: 24/20 mm
Buckle type: Tongue buckle
Buckle material: Stainless steel
Buckle distinctive features: Black PVD treatment
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With its strong symbolism and innovative technical approach, the Academia Out of Time model forms a new addition to the DeWitt Manufacture's series of emblematic watch creations.
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The mastermind behind this patented invention, Jérôme de Witt, the founder of the Manufacture and creator of DeWitt watches, gives us a highly personal interpretation of time with a combination of a bold design and a grand watch complication.
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Housed in a round 42.5 mm diameter case, the AcademiaOut of Time watch is driven by an automatic DeWitt calibre indicating the hours, minutes and seconds, and entirely developed, produced and assembled by hand by our master watchmakers at the Meyrin Manufacture in Geneva.
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Robust and reliable with its 21,600 vibrations per hour and its 65-hour power reserve, the Out of Timeversion is equipped with two elaborate complications: a dead-beat seconds hand, which serves as both a regulator and an indicator of the seconds function in the display at 4 o'clock, and a free seconds hand, a DeWitt invention, in the display at 8 o'clock.
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These 2 functions represent the opposition between real time, in the form of regulator function of the dead-beat seconds hand that momentarily halts at each second, and virtual time, freely following its wild and endless course.
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Creating an interplay of contrasting effects through the combination of traditional and innovative materials, the AcademiaOut of Time's case is crafted in 18-carat rose gold and black rubber, with a subtle recreation of the famous imperial columns, the distinctive signature of DeWitt watch creations.
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The elegant design of the dials, available in three shades of lacquer
(black, white or blue), showcases the two gold-encircled counters
displaying the complications.
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Like all DeWitt watch creations, it perfectly meets the very high standard of finishes endorsed by the Manufacture. We also find two small "W" signatures on the crown and on the buckle.
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Linked more closely than ever to the exclusive end of the market with theAcademiaOut of Time model, the DeWitt
Manufacture combines unconventional watchmaking expertise with
constantly renewed creativity to create this resolutely innovative
timepiece.
Movement Manufacture Calibre: Ref DW1201
Mechanical self-winding movement manufactured by DeWitt
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Power reserve: 65 hours
Frequency: 21,600 vph
Balance: Variable-inertia balance
Balance spring: Flat
Escapement: Swiss lever, (44° angle of lift)
Jewelling: 38 jewels
Number of components: 217 Functions
Hours, minutes, dead-beat second at 4 o’clock Case
Round case with Dewitt imperial columns on sides
Material: 18-carat rose gold and black rubber
Diameter: 42.5 mm
Total thickness: 12.85 mm
Crown: 18-carat rose gold, “W” signature
Case back: Open back, sapphire crystal with safety screws
Distance between lugs: 21 mm Dial
Anthracite grey with silvered grid and circles, minute counter with black railtrack
White lacquer with appliqué figures and circles in rose gold colour tone
Blue lacquer with appliqué numerals and circles in rose gold colour tone
Hours and minutes:
18-carat rose gold, open-worked hands in the shape of double-edged swords
Dead-beat second at 4 o'clock: 18-carat rose gold, thin and Water-resistance:30 metres Wristband
Black Alligator leather Buckle: Triple folding clasp, polished 18-carat rose gold cover with “W” signature
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H. MOSER & CIE. – Venturer Tourbillon Dual Time- White Gold Midnight Blue Fumé Dial NEW
ENCHANTING: THE DUAL TIME MIDNIGHT BLUE FUMÉ VENTURER TOURBILLON
Deep, mysterious blue: the sumptuous midnight blue fumé dial adorning the VenturerTourbillon Dual Time by H. Moser & Cie. is the key to unlocking a world of dreams. The fascinating beauty of the tourbillon ismatched by the enchanting reflections of its azure colour, which add a new dimension to theVenturer Tourbillon Dual Time collection. This model is a real invitation to dive in and discover the delights of theVenturer Collection.
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Following the huge success the Venturer collection has experienced since
its launch, H. Moser & Cie. continues on this note and enriches its
range with the new Venturer Tourbillon Dual Time. The refined,
understated elegance of this white gold creation reinterprets the
Venturer family aesthetic, with its pure lines and design inspired by
the historic H. Moser & Cie. pocket watches and the convex shapes
popular in the 1960s.
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Featuring a convex profile, the Tourbillon Venturer Dual Time boasts an
exceptional dial and hands, which are curved at the edges to follow the
curvature of the rounded sapphire crystal. The roundness and sensuality
of the curves on the case is echoed in the deep, fascinating and
mysterious colour of the dial – a midnight blue fumé – the truly iconic
signature for H. Moser & Cie. The refined, elegant bezel framing the
dial reveals the subtle but impressive play of light in the sunburst
pattern, which gradually reduces towards the edges of the watch.
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Designed in two parts, the dial of the Venturer Tourbillon Dual Time works on two levels. The lower part of thedial, which is traditionally chamfered, adds depth to the piece and enhances the finish. The mysterious beautyof the dial gives the illusion that you are really diving deep into the heart of the tourbillon cage, at 6 o'clock, animpression which is further reinforced by the tourbillon's skeleton bridge which reveals the self-windingmovement powering this timepiece.
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The calibre HMC 802 manufacture movement is fitted with a
Straumann® Double Hairspring, for improved accuracy and isochronism,
guaranteeing a minimum power reserve of 3 days. Last but not least, H.
Moser & Cie. has conceived this creation with an interchangeable
tourbillon module, aworld-first in watch design.
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By marrying the sensual curves of the Venturer collection with the
timeless beauty of its midnight blue fumé dial, H. Moser & Cie. has
created an exceptional model, whose enchanting depth takes elegance and
refinement to an entirely different level. The Venturer Tourbillon Dual
Time successfully marries traditional watchmaking and attractive design.
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Model:Venturer Tourbillon Dual Time- White Gold Midnight Blue Fumé Dial
Reference:2802-0201, White gold model, ardoise dial, midnight blue fumé dial, black strap
Case
18-carat red or white gold, three-part Diameter: 41.5 mm, height: 14.3 mm
Curved sapphire crystal and see-through sapphire crystal case back
Screw-in crown adorned with an “M” Dial
Midnight blue fumé with sunburst pattern
Appliqué indexes
Two-layer dial with unique finishing on each layer and chamfered and polished edges Movement
In-house automatic calibre HMC 802 Diameter: 34.0 mm or 15 lignes, height: 6.5 mm Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour
Automatic bi-directional pawl winding system
Solid 18-carat red-gold rotor engraved with H. Moser & Cie. company hallmark Power reserve:minimum 3 days
Automatic bi-directional pawl winding system
Solid 18-carat red-gold rotor engraved with the H. Moser & Cie. company hallmark
Power reserve: minimum 3 days
Moser teeth for all wheels and pinions
Original Straumann Double Hairspring®
Interchangeable Moser minute tourbillon at 6 o'clock with skeletonised bridge Functions
Hours and minutes
Second time zone can be hidden when not in use Strap
Hand-stitched black alligator
Solid 18-carat white-gold folding clasp with engraved Moser logo.
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Ateliers deMonaco introduces the «AdmiralCollection»
2015 will be the year in which Ateliers deMonaco (dMc) will start producing its own in-house flyback chronograph movements, adding yet another to our roster of in-house made movements and serving as the basis for the new released Admiral collection.
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As per our innovation tradition of making complications work simpler and better, our patented manufacture flyback chronograph, which measures a succession of elapsed times, eliminates many superfluous repetitive operations. On ordinary chronographs, the buttons must be pressed three times in succession to measure successive intervals: once to stop the chronograph, once to reset it to zero, once to start again. With the flyback function, pressing the “flyback” button once stops timing the first interval and resets the hand to zero. The chronograph hand starts again the instant the button is released.
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Return to zero mechanism
A pending patent for the ''Direct Return to Zero'' mechanism :
This mechanism is unlike other chronographs directly actionned by the 4 o'clock pusher. The advantage of this mechanism is that it has a multi function Flyback Hammer. This Flyback Hammer is programmed to action the disengage the chronograph clutch wheel, engage the brake, turn the chronograph second and minute wheel.
The honorary title “Admiratus Admiratorum” (the most admired of the admired) was believed to have been given during the reign of the Norman ruler Roger II (1095–1154) to his naval commander George of Antioch. The word "admiral" has today come to be almost exclusively associated with the leading position in most of the world's navies, equivalent to the army rank of General. Still today, appreciated by pilots for the time it saves, this complication is particularly admired for its use in navigation, racing and by commanders of any challenge alike!
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Our Philosophy - deMonaco was founded in 2008 to let the next generation watchmakers create timepieces of exceptional quality, with the latest innovation and the rarest, most exquisite and robust materials; to go far beyond what was considered possible. Our dream is one of relentless reinvention and commitment to bring you the extraordinary: we call it Nouvelle Horlogerie! We do this not only by putting something truly exceptional on your wrist but also by ensuring your deMonaco timepiece is more than an object of desire, a true reflection of your individuality. What unites us with our clients is the belief that life is not only about luxury, but luxury sure is life!
The Admiral Chronograph is made in alimited edition of 88 pieces in each version (18Kt rose gold or 18Kt white gold).
Movement: Patented, Flyback Chronograph
Automatic bi-directional winding
Hand decoration on bridges:
Perlage, Satinage circulaire on automatic bridge
18K Gold hand engraved Rotor
Patented ‘’Return to Zero’’ mechanism
Frequency: 28800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
38 hours power reserve Functions:
Hour, minutes, small seconds (9 o’clock), chronograph seconds counter (center),
Chronograph minutes counter (3 o’clock), Flyback Case:
Diameter 42 MM
Height 13.3 MM
18K gold 3 piece case
Full polished and assembled by hand
See through case back
Front and back sapphire crystal
Multi-layered anti-reflection coating on sapphire crystal
Case back, secured with 6 gold screws
Water resistant up to 3 ATM Dial:
Silver plated, curved PVD and RGP plated roman indexes
Hands: Dauphine shaped Strap: ATELIERS DEMONACO personalized hand stitched alligator strap
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Please contact betty@ateliers-demonaco.com, or visit us next March 19-26,
2015 at the Baselworld Fair, where we will be located in Hall 1.1, stand B79.
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98000 Monaco
Telephone : +377 97975747
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