Sunday, May 22, 2011

Van Der Bauwede - Chrono VDB Legend Rider Automatic

 Van Der Bauwede - Chrono VDB Legend Rider Automatic


Evolving in parallel and driven by the same spirit of escapism, conquest and an unconventional attitude to life, an unusual and symbolic encounter led two passionate enthusiasts of fine mechanisms, albeit in two different worlds, to join forces in an original, exclusive and strictly limited watch creation.

A resolutely non-conformist brand fascinated by thrills and freedom, Van Der Bauwede Genève shares with certain motorcyclists associations the same passion for exceptional mechanisms. In response to an official demand from such a club, Maxence van der Bauwede, CEO of the prestigious watch brand, has created an exceptional customised watch strictly reserved for its members.

Distinguished by it’s a strong character and a nonconformist appearance, the Chrono VDB Legend Rider Automatic calibre 35 stems from an exclusive variation on a theme designed for a world-renowned bikers’ club founded in 1940.

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This watch endowed with the same dynamic nature and DNA radiates a resolutely rebellious spirit that makes it a powerful symbol of identity. It embodies another kind of time measurement based on different parameters: anticipation, speed, calculated risk-taking and fast decision-making. This choice of life and freedom expresses a mind-set, a determination to stand out from conventionally correct options. The Chrono VDB Legend Rider is a rallying cry for the spirit of rebellion, for challenging established codes and preconceived norms.

Issued as a limited edition, this engraved and numbered timepiece is available in pink gold, steel or black DLC versions. Its high-tech case is composed of four parts: the back, the “engine block”, the cylinder and a bezel that can be set with diamonds or black sapphires in order to reinforce its unconventional and prestigious spirit. With their distinctive rev counter-type dials displaying day-date, seconds and chronograph indications, these models are characterised by asphalt-black stylised “Côtes de Genève” motifs. The ultra-virile and charismatic Chrono VDB Legend Rider is fitted with a crocodile leather strap with folding clasp bearing the VAN DER BAUWEDE GENEVE crest.

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Based on the same concept as a high-powered motorbike, this exceptional watch can be personalised right down to the smallest details in order to meet the demands of collectors seeking an absolute identity through a unique and customisable model. This adaptability includes the case, the movement and the surface treatment. The dial also affords impressive flexibility in terms of potential variations. The case-back may carry special engravings, and there is a wide range of choice for wristband colours and materials. Exactly like their owners’ bikes which are designed to be truly unique and reflect individual personalities, these exclusive watches can be interpreted in countless different ways. The Chrono VDB Legend Rider is available exclusively through an exclusive network of watch retailers.


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Technical details
Movement
- Self-winding, VDB Cal. 35
- Central hours and minutes
- Small seconds at 9 o’clock
- Window-type calendar display: day and date
- Chronograph: hour-counter at 6 o’clock, minute-counter at 12 o’clock, centre sweep seconds hand
- 42-hour power reserve
- 25 jewels
Case
- 316L steel, bezel in 316L steel
- 316L steel /black PVD treatment, bezel in 316L steel /black PVD treatment
- 316L steel /black PVD treatment, bezel in 316L steel /black PVD treatment set with 180 white diamonds totalling 1.53 cts
- 316L steel/black PVD treatment, bezel in 316L steel/black PVD treatment, set with 180 black sapphires totalling 1.86cts
- 316L steel /black PVD treatment, bezel in 316L steel /pink PVD treatment
- 5N 750 pink gold, bezel in 5N 750 pink gold
- 5N 750 pink gold, bezel in 5N 750 pink gold, set with 180 white diamonds totalling 1.53 cts
Sapphire crystal
Engraved, numbered and see-through back
Water-resistant to 5 atmospheres
Crown: Notched crown, Self-locking push-buttons
Dial
4 levels
Black sunray-brushed motifs for the three counters
Versions available:
- rhodium-coloured/black “Côtes de Genève” motif
- pink gold-coloured/rhodium-grey “Côtes de Genève” motif
Hands: Silvered nickel or pink gold filled with black colour and white superluminova for hour and minute hands. Red counter hands
Strap
- Black leather strap, 24/20mm
- Folding clasp with Van Der Bauwede crest


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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Breguet - Tradition 7057 New



As traditional as it is innovative, Breguet’s Tradition is a visionary model that has now entered the very exclusive circle of iconic Fine Watchmaking creations. Three new versions of this timepiece, which has a 40 mm-diameter case middle, are being introduced in 2011.

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One has an 18-carat red gold case and a 507DR calibre with red gold-plated finish, the other two have an 18-carat white gold or red gold case housing a movement with a matt grey NAC finish. This type of surface treatment deposits a charcoal-grey alloy of precious metals from the platinum family by electroplating.

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Each of these three versions highlights in its own way – whether ultra-modern or more tradition – the technical architecture of this masterpiece of micromechanics; in fact, its construction is unique, as the arrangement on both sides of the central plate shows off almost all of the components – bridges, gears, escapement and the famous “old fashioned” pare-chute shock absorber in hand-bevelled steel.

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Technical details
 
REF. 7057BR/G9/9W6

Case: 
round, in 18-carat red gold with finely fluted caseband.
Sapphire-crystal caseback.
Rounded lugs welded to the case, with screw pins securing the strap.
40mm diameter.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30 meters).
Movement: 
 hand-wound, coated with an anthracite grey alloy of platinum-related metals (NAC).
Power-reserve indication engraved on the front and back of the movement.
Numbered and signed Breguet. Cal. 507DR. 14 ½ lines. 34 jewels.
0-hour power reserve. Swiss straight-line lever escapement.
Breguet balance-wheel with 4 regulating screws.
Breguet overcoil balance-spring. 3Hz frequency.
Adjusted in 5 positions.
Dial: 
 black in gold hand-engraved on a rose engine, off-centred at 12 o’clock.
 Individually numbered and signed Breguet.
Chapter ring with Roman numerals. Open-tipped Breguet hands in sandblasted steel.
Strap in alligator leather.

Also available in red gold with red gold-plated movement (Ref: 7057BR/R9/9W6)
 and in white gold with NAC movement (Ref : 7057BB/G9/9W6).


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