GRIEB & BENZINGER - Blue Danube

GRIEB & BENZINGER - Blue Danube NEW

When high-end German watch-maker Grieb & Benzinger released the Blue Danube timepiece in early 2012, it instantly became one of the world’s heaviest and most complex platinum watches ever created.

 

 

Now the luxury watch brand has released an exclusive video showcasing how the unique timepiece, which is the only model of its type, was made.

Featuring a movement originally created by Patek Philippe for Tiffany in the late 19th century and boasting 400 individual parts, the watch has a diameter of only 36.5mm.
The unique skeletonized minute repeater split-seconds chronograph comes with a blue platinum coated base plate – a signature element of all Grieb & Benzinger platinum watches.
Launched in February, the Blue Danube was one of three platinum watches unveiled by Grieb & Benzinger at a private ceremony in Singapore, along with the Blue Whirlwind, and Blue Sensation – all with a total value of $1.5 million.

The Grieb & Benzinger Blue Danube timepiece is priced at $450,000.

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TUDOR - Pelagos

TUDOR - Pelagos NEW

For TUDOR, 2012 is devoted to the sea. Following its chosen path, where style meets performance, the brand is presenting two major new watches this year. The Heritage Black Bay model pays tribute to the company’s rich history, with a fresh interpretation of an old standard created in the 1950s that left a lasting mark on the history of divers’ watches.

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The Pelagos model, which is waterproof to a depth of 500 metres (1640 feet), is a fusion of technology and innovation. Its sporting character and impeccable reliability will meet the requirements of lovers of the deep and those who are passionate about the vital marine environment. With these two models devoted to the sea, TUDOR demonstrates not just the wealth of its precious, 60-year-old heritage, but also its ability to delve into history and offer products that are completely up to date. Now more than ever, TUDOR, the icon of retro chic style, is affirming its genetic heritage, combining aesthetic power with technical virtuosity.

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A diving tool par excellence, the new TUDOR Pelagos is a fusion of technical mastery and mechanical reliability. It is also a proud reference to several style codes that have punctuated TUDOR’s history and left their mark on some of the company’s most iconic models. Capitalizing on this heritage, the Pelagos goes even further, inviting TUDOR to explore the silent world in a new dimension.

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Waterproof to a depth of 500 metres (1640 feet), this superlative watch has a case with a diameter of 42 mm. Made entirely of titanium and completely satin-finished – resulting in a special sheen and a rugged look – it is an aesthetic expression of the power of this deep-sea instrument. The case is equipped with a helium valve (necessary to absorb unpredictable variations in pressure) marked GAS ESCAPE VALVE on the side of the straight-edged case.

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It is enhanced by a unidirectional rotatable bezel, with a matt black ceramic disc and luminescent numerals, which is thick enough to ensure excellent grip and ease of handling. Even in extreme conditions, perfect readability is assured by generous hour markers and luminescent “snowflake” hands. An original double-bevelled flange around the dial incorporates the triangular, rectangular or square hour marker appliques – a reminder of the brand’s historical models. Practical, highly legible and sturdy, the Pelagos model is further distinguished by its titanium bracelet with a folding steel clasp fitted with a unique spring-loaded self-adjusting mechanism’ developed and patented by TUDOR.

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Thanks to this remarkable, technically accomplished system, the bracelet adjusts during diving, contracting in deep water when the diving suit is compressed and its volume is reduced, and, conversely, expanding as the pressure eases during the ascent. TUDOR’s Pelagos also comes on a rubber strap with an extension system enabling it to be worn easily over a diving suit.

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The new TUDOR Pelagos is a tribute to the sea, to those who are active in it and those who conserve it. Reliable, technically outstanding and a superlative sports model, the Pelagos – waterproof to a depth of 500 metres – marks another step forward in the illustrious history that binds TUDOR to the ocean depths.


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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Reference 25500TN

42 mm titanium and steel case, satin finish
Helium escape valve
Movement ETA-2824 
Unidirectional rotatable bezel in titanium with black ceramic disc
Self-winding mechanical movement
Power reserve of approximately 38 hours
Screw-down steel winding crown with the TUDOR logo
Sapphire crystal
Waterproof to 500 m (1640 ft)
Titanium bracelet with folding clasp, safety catch and bracelet extension system
Additional rubber strap with buckle and extra extension piece
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JeanRichard - AQUASCOPE

 











JeanRichard - AQUASCOPE NEW


The origins of the JEANRICHARD Aquascope date back to the 1960s, when the Brand was making a name for itself with its diving watches. Although retro-inspired, the model boasts a resolutely contemporary character.

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A subtle harmony of nuances and light effects enhance its brilliance: the iridescent mother of pearl dial features eight diamond hour markers, reflecting the strap's satin-finished sheen. The steel case is embellished with an aluminium rotating bezel with a polished satin finish.

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The Aquascope of JEANRICHARD's traditional requirements in terms of accuracy. This diver's watch is therefore equipped with the JR60 automatic winding calibre developed and produced in the Brand's own workshops. The case, also developed and produced in-house, is water resistant to 300 metres and equipped with a second screw-down crown which allows the bidirectional rotating bezel to be turned in order to measure the dive time.

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Technical Specifications

CASE
Steel case, aluminium bezel
Dimensions : 44.50 x 40 mm
Height : 11.85 mm
Antireflective sapphire crystal
Screw-down case-back
Water-resistant to 300 M
Screw-down crowns : 2
MOVEMENT
JEANRICHARD movement JR60
Automatic winding
Calibre : 11 ½’’’
Frequency : 28,800 vibrations/hour (4Hz)
Jewels : 21
Power reserve : minimum 48 hours
Functions : hours, minutes, seconds, date
DIAL
Blue dial set with Arabic numerals and indexes in luminescent material
Rhodium-plated hands with luminescent material
STRAP
Blue rubber strap
Stainless steel folding buckle

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