F.P.Journe – Octa Lune

F.P.Journe – OCTA Lune NEW


Salon January 2015 - New interpretation of the emblematic Octa collection for 2015

NEW  INTERPRETATION OF THE EMBLEMATIC OCTA COLLECTION

F.P.Journe presents the Nouvelle Octa Lune: a more visible reading of the time and a date twice as large.

The 2 dials of the Nouvelle Octa Lune are in 18K Gold. The first dial, off center, with embossed hour numbers surfaced with a diamond tool has been enlarged for a better reading of the time.

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The second dial features a very large date in aperture at 11h, the retrograde power reserve indicator on a scale of 120 efficient hours (5 days) at 9h and the phases of the moon at 8h. 

The mechanical movement with automatic winding (caliber 1300.3) is manufactured in 18K rose Gold. It is winded mono directionally by the F.P.Journe 22K Gold rotor for an unequalled efficiency. 

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The New Octa Lune is available with a case in 40 or 42 mm (not any more in 38mm). in Platinum or in 18K red Gold, a red or white Gold and silver dial, on leather strap, Platinum or red Gold bracelet.

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Technical Specifications

Model: Octa collection - Octa Lune

Movement :
F.P. Journe Exclusive Calibre FPJ 1300-3 in 18K Rose Gold
Mechanical with automatic winding
Rotor in 22 K Gold, off centre and guilloché
Winding speed, 274 rotations / 24 hours (anti clock wise)
Dimensions of the movement :
Overall diameter: 34.60 mm
Casing-up diameter: 30.40 mm
Overall height: 5.95 mm
Height of winding stem: 3.10 mm
Diameter of stem thread: S1.20 mm
Balance :
Four adjustable inertia weights
Anachron free-sprung flat balance spring
Mobile stud holder
Free Sprung
Nivatronic laser soldered balance spring
Pinned GE stud
Frequency: 21,600 Alt / h, (3Hz)
Inertia: 10.10 mg / cm2
Angle of lift: 52°
Amplitude: 0h dial up: > 300° / 24 hdial up: > 220°
Main characteristics :
Mono directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Three position crown
Correction of the date, position 2, anti clock wise
Correction of the moon, position 2, clock wise
Correction of the time, position 3 
Escapement Linear lever escapement 15 tooth
Indications :
Off centre hours, minutes and small second
Large date in aperture
Power reserve at 9h
Phases of the moon at 8h 
Autonomy :
160 ± 12 hours
Finishing :Circular Côtes de Genève on bridges
Partly circular graining on baseplate
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends 
Case :
Platinum PT 950 or 18K Red Gold
Diameter: 40 mm or 42 mm.
Total height: 10.07 mm
Dial :
Aluminium alloy and sapphire
Superluminova hands
Superluminova appliqué indexes
12 luminescent points
Number of parts :
Movement without dial 286
Cased up on leather strap: 312
Jewels 37
Rubber 72

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DeWitt – ACADEMIA Grand Tourbillon

DeWitt – ACADEMIA Grand Tourbillon Limited Edition NEW

DeWitt is unveiling its latest technical innovation, the Academia Grand Tourbillon watch, a limited edition of 99 pieces, entirely conceived and assembled at the DeWitt Manufacture by its own master watchmakers.

This new Academia creation houses the calibre DW 8030, developed from the DW 8028 movement, the Manufacture's first 100% in-house manually-wound tourbillon movement, first presented in 2010.

Built out of 327 component parts, this calibre is structured along traditional lines and incorporates numerous tried and tested technical features: 18,000 vph, a 65-hour power reserve, a Swiss lever escapement and a Straumann balance-spring with Phillips curve sequenced at 2.5 Hz.

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For its part, the time display in the form of a jumping hour and minute indication reflects DeWitt's unique creativity and ground-breaking approach, far removed from the codes of conventional watchmaking. For the setting of the hours, a rack mechanism is activated to give added mobility to the watch's dial. As each minute passes, a slip-spring moves into place, drawing the observer's eyes once again to the depths of this sophisticated mechanism.

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The dial is made up of a silvered grid linked to the watch's movement that recalls the inner workings of industrial machinery at the beginning of the 20th century.

The date is displayed in a rose gold colour tone in a window at 3 o'clock and is adjustable by a corrector situated on the side of the case.

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Equipped with a circular 46 mm rose gold case adorned with the famous imperial columns, the Academia Grand Tourbillon watch is one of DeWitt's most emblematic timepieces.

On the reverse side of the watch the sapphire case back reveals a day and night indicator, which takes on a blue colour tone to indicate night-time and a white colour tone to indicate day-time hours.

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Like every DeWitt tourbillon, the Academia Grand Tourbillon watch bears the signature of the watchmaker who assembled the timepiece, inscribed on the decorative silvered grid located on the back of the movement. In order to ensure perfect quality, DeWitt makes it a point of honour that each grand complication movement should be assembled, set and tested by the same master watchmaker.

Last but not least, the Academia Grand Tourbillon watch fully complies with the extremely demanding finishing norms established by the DeWitt Manufacture. Crafted exclusively by hand, this model features finishes of rare quality that can be observed by looking at its sapphire case back. The barrel bridge is sandblasted with a "Black Gold" treatment, the balance has a rose gold colour tone and the carriage bar is satin-finished and rhodium-plated.

The crown and the buckle are each crafted in 18-carat rose gold and adorned with the brand's "W" signature initial.

With its flawless movement and powerful allure, the Adademia Grand Tourbillon watch combines the very best of traditional craftsmanship with the technical and aesthetic innovation that is characteristic of all watch designs by Jérôme de Witt.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: ACADEMIA Grand Tourbillon Limited Edition: 99 pieces

Reference : AC.GT.001

Movement
Calibre: Ref DW8030
Mechanical manually-wound movement incorporating a DeWitt
Manufacture tourbillon
Diameter: 37 mm
Vibrations: 18,000 vph
Balance: Variable-inertia balance
Spiral: Spiral Straumann® with Phillips curve sequenced at 2.5 Hz.
Escapement: 44° angle of lift
Jewels: 32
Number of components: 327
Functions
Jumping hours at 9 o’clock, jumping minutes at 12 hours, disc date
with corrector at 8 o’clock, day/night display
Case
Round case with 24 Dewitt imperial columns on sides
Material: 18-carat rose gold
Diameter: 46 mm
Total thickness: 11.9 mm
Crown: 18-carat rose gold, polished, ring in blackened titanium, “W” signature
Case back: Open back, sapphire crystal with safety screws
Distance between lugs: 23 mm
Dial
Anthracite grey with silvered grid and circles, minute counter with black railtrack,
hour counter with Roman numerals and indices in rose gold colour tone,
date display in rose gold colour tone
Hands: Hours and minutes: open-work hands in the form of double-edged swords
Water-resistance: 30 metres
Wristband
Black Alligator leather
Buckle: Triple folding clasp, polished 18-carat rose gold cover with “W” signature

Limited Edition: 99 pieces

 
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