Ralph Lauren - Sporting Automotive Flying Tourbillon

Ralph Lauren - Sporting Automotive Flying Tourbillon NEW  
At Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH 2014) show, Ralph Lauren will unveil an exceptional flying tourbillon timepiece, which boasts the legendary designer’s distinctive passion for adventurous design and exceptional hand craftsmanship.

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Inspired by Ralph Lauren’s 1938  Type 57SC  Bugatti Atlantic Coupe and  reflecting the utmost  in  micro-mechanical  achievement,  the  Ralph  Lauren  Automotive  Flying Tourbillon  exemplifies  the  brand’s  superb  marriage  of  high-precision  timekeeping  and masculine  sporting  elegance.
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Long  a  symbol  of  watchmaking  excellence  and  first introduced in the Ralph Lauren Timepiece collections through his RL67 Tourbillon, the Automotive’s flying tourbillon is revealed through an aperture at 6 o’clock and supported only  at  the  bottom  of  the  cage,  appearing  as  if  suspended  due  to  its  meticulously cantilevered construction.

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Housed  within  a  45mm  shot-blasted  black  stainless  steel  case,  and  operating  at  a frequency of 28,800vph, the  exclusive RL167 self-winding caliber reduces  the effects of gravity  to  achieve  absolute  precision. 

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Through  the  sapphire-crystal  case  back,  the  28-jewel  RL167  caliber  may  be  admired  for  its  off-centered  gold-plated  micro-rotor  and exquisite decoration in vertical Côtes de Genève.

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Paying  homage  to  the  dashboard  of  Ralph  Lauren’s  Bugatti,  the  Ralph  Lauren Automotive Flying Tourbillon  features richly toned elm burlwood at the outer dial. Two luminescent sword-shaped hands orbit the central time display.  The  matte-black  of  the inner  dial  and  the  timepiece’s  luxe  black  alligator  strap  provide  a  beautiful  contrast  in texture and color.

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The Ralph Lauren Automotive collection, with its  distinctive  interpretations of  sport and luxury, draws on a unique combination of innovative materials and cutting-edge calibers to  transport  its  wearers  to  Ralph  Lauren’s  most  exhilarating  worlds.

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Marking the New Year with a mastery of vintage-inspired elegance and modern mechanical sophistication, the Automotive Flying Tourbillon solidifies Ralph Lauren’s place in the world of grand complication haute horology.
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Technical details

Collection: Ralph Lauren Sporting Collection
Model: Automotive Flying Tourbillon (45mm – Black Steel)
Ref. RLR0220707

Movement 
Mechanical self-winding with a 3N gold-plated micro-rotor
Swiss Manufacture movement
Caliber: RL167, 13 ¼ ’’’, 28 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: ~40 hours
Components: 142
Decor: Vertical Côtes de Genève
Functions   
Hours, minutes, Flying Tourbillon
Case     
Stainless steel shot-blasted, black finishing
Diameter: 44.80 mm; Thickness: 11.20 mm
Water resistance: 5 bar (~50 m)
Crown: Stainless steel shot-blasted with RL initials logo, black finishing
Dial 
Black matte galvanic center, brown elm burl wood outer decor held by 4 screws
Beige Super-LumiNova® Roman numerals, printed
Beige minute track, printed
Hands   
Hour, minute: Sword-shaped hands
Color: Shiny black oxidized with beige Super-Luminova®
Strap    
Black alligator, black Alsavel® lining
Stainless steel shot-blasted pin buckle, black finishing

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