TUDOR – PELAGOS FXD GMT Zulu Time Titanium Chronometer

 

TUDOR – PELAGOS FXD GMT “Zulu Time” 42 mm Titanium Master Chronometer - 2024

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 PELAGOS FXD GMT “Zulu Time” Titanium

 The Pelagos FXD platform, initially developed with a French Navy specialist unit, has now expanded to suit the needs of the French Naval Aviation, with the addition of a function that allows aviators and flight support personnel to keep track of “Zulu time” in addition to local time and a third time zone. The new Pelagos FXD GMT is Master Chronometer-certified by METAS to ensure maximum precision and reliability in the adverse real-world conditions endured by personnel of the Aéronautique Navale.

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Since the 1950s, TUDOR has been officially supplying the Marine Nationale (French Navy) with reliable diving watches used to carry out the daring duties of naval troops for decades. The first Pelagos FXD model – “FXD” referring to the extra robust FiXeD strap bars of the watch case - was introduced in 2021, continuing the legacy of TUDOR and the French Navy. After years of use in the field, the Pelagos FXD platform has a proven track record of service. In 2024, the FXD family is expanding to the meet the needs of the Aéronautique Navale (French Naval Aviation), the force responsible for naval aviation operations. 

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The Pelagos FXD GMT can keep track of time in up to three time zones at once, one being Zulu time, the military name for Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) and the standard reference time for all aviators—a valuable tool when undertaking crucial missions. Zulu time corresponds to zero-meridian time or the time at zero degrees of longitude, commonly known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). It’s standardized use in global aviation prevents confusion in communications between nations and time zones. The word “Zulu” is the standardized phonetic alphabet code word used in aviation for “Z” or the first letter of the word “zero”.

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Zulu time is tracked by the highly legible bright orange hand that completes a full lap around the dial every 24 hours. Once set, this hand typically is not reset, allowing sailors of the French Naval Aviation to check the global aviation reference time at a glance. The angular hour hand, commonly nicknamed “Snowflake,” indicates local time. It is set through the winding crown and “jumps” in increments of one hour for easy setting when changing time zones. 

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The date changes when the hour hand passes midnight, in either direction—backwards or forwards. A third time zone can be checked using the 24-hour luminous bi-directional bezel and the orange Zulu time hand.

KEY POINTS

• 42 mm satin-brushed grade 2 titanium case with fixed strap bars, machined from a single block, and grade 5 titanium case back engraved with the Aéronautique navale (French Naval Aviation) logo and the inscription “M.N.24” (Marine nationale 2024), inspired by the original TUDOR M.N. engravings of the 1970s and ’80s
• Bidirectional rotatable bezel in titanium with ceramic insert and 24-hour graduation filled with grade A “Swiss Super-LumiNova®” green emission, beige-coloured luminescent material
• Black matt dial with applied hour markers filled with grade A “Swiss Super-LumiNova®” blue emission, beige-coloured luminescent material
• Manufacture Calibre MT5652-U, certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) with a silicon balance spring and a 65-hour power reserve
• Master Chronometer certified by METAS
• “Snowflake” hands, one of the hallmarks of the TUDOR divers’ watches introduced in 1969, with grade A “Swiss Super-LumiNova®” blue emission, beige-coloured luminescent material filling
• Orange 24-hour “Zulu time” arrow-head hand with grade A “Swiss Super-LumiNova®” green emission, beige-coloured luminescent material filling
• Flight-suit green one-piece fabric strap with grade 2 titanium pin buckle and keeper. Extra removable fabric keeper with the French Naval Aviation roundel

TUDOR AND THE FRENCH NAVY

TUDOR chose to join forces publicly with the French Navy in 2021, thus continuing a relationship that dates back to 1956. Back then, the Groupe d’Étude et de Recherches Sous-Marines (G.E.R.S.), a scientific body attached to the French Navy and based in Toulon, took delivery of some Oyster Prince Submariner watches in order to assess them in real-life situations. They were references 7922 and 7923, both waterproof to 100 metres (330 ft) and fitted with self-winding and manual movements, respectively. The waterproofness of these watches was judged to be “perfect” and their performance “entirely correct” by the G.E.R.S. commanding officer at the time. Persuaded by the potential of the instruments offered by the Genevan brand, he quickly placed more orders, enabling TUDOR to attain the status of “official supplier to the French Navy” in 1961.

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TUDOR divers’ watches continued to be developed and the French Navy would use many of the brand’s timepieces over the following decades. Today, the most famous TUDOR divers’ watch used by the French Navy is the reference 9401, with its iconic blue dial and bezel. Engraved on the case back with the initials “M.N.” followed by the year of issue, the watches were delivered in two configurations: first with “Snowflake” hands and hour markers and later, with triangular hour markers. This model was launched in the mid-’70s and was supplied to the French Navy until the 1980s. It continued to be used into the 21st century, particularly at the French Navy’s diving school, as well as by combat swimmers.

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In 2021, reviving this historic collaboration, TUDOR released a new technical watch for underwater navigation developed in conjunction with the French Navy’s combat swimmers. Based on a set of specifications that are as precise as they are demanding, the Pelagos FXD model introduced many functional features that were new to TUDOR, including its distinctive fixed strap bars machined into the main body of the 42mm titanium case for increased robustness and reliability. Shaped as an extension of the lugs, they are key to the model’s characteristic silhouette. 

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With the Pelagos FXD GMT, TUDOR and the French navy write a new chapter in their extensive shared history, deploying the FXD platform as a robust solution to naval aviation time-tracking needs.

FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION

The cockpit of a Rafale Marine jet, the bay of an Atlantique 2 long-range patrol plane or the air-traffic tower aboard a helicopter carrier all have one thing in common, besides being part of the French Naval Aviation force. They all operate in Zulu time. To easily keep track of Zulu time, TUDOR has developed the Pelagos FXD GMT. Based on its tried and tested FXD platform, this watch is all about functionality, featuring a robust yet lightweight grade 2 titanium case with fixed strap bars that is waterproof to 200m and fully brushed for a matt effect. 

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The 42 millimeter case, housing a high-performance mechanical movement, features a high contrast dial and colour-coded hands, the 24-hour Zulu time arrow-head hand made distinctive thanks to the use of a bright orange lacquer. These attributes combine to allow for enhanced legibility in dark environments or at night when the potent luminous material of its hands, hour-markers and bezel allow for instant gathering of time-tracking information. 

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Furthermore, the hour-markers as well as the hour, minute and seconds hands share a blue luminescence contrasting with the green luminous emission of the 24-hour hand and graduation on the 24-hour bezel. A detail that allows for an instinctive read of Zulu time, any time. If you add the time and date-setting practicality of the MT5652-U Manufacture Calibre to the above, with winding crown-operated, jumping-hour coupled date, you have a time-tracking tool fit for any sky-bound mission.

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And to highlight the Pelagos FXD GMT’s official commission with the French Navy and its aviation arm, its grade 5 titanium case back bears the logo of the Aéronautique navale (French Naval Aviation) composed of a winged anchor topped with a star, as well as a historically inspired engraving of “M.N.24” for “Marine nationale 2024” indicating the year of production of each batch of the watch.

A BRACELET WOVEN IN THE FRENCH NAVY’S HERITAGE

Historically, the French Navy had TUDOR watches delivered without bracelets and then fitted them with their own straps, handmade or otherwise. 

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Two strap types appear to have been particularly used over the years: black straps made from a single piece of braided nylon, and, less commonly, handmade straps made from parachute elastic, which could be recognised by their green colour and yellow or red central thread. It is to these ultra-functional relics, inextricably linked to the French Navy, that the fabric strap of the Pelagos FXD GMT pays tribute. In the case of the Pelagos FXD GMT, the colour of the strap matches the specific colour of the flight suit worn by aviators of the French Naval Aviation.

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The single-piece fabric strap is one of the hallmarks of TUDOR, which in 2010 became one of the first watchmaking brands to offer it with its watches. Woven in France on 19th century Jacquard looms by the Julien Faure company in the St-Etienne region, its manufacturing quality, robustness and comfort on the wrist are unique. For the Pelagos FXD model, a new, highly technical strap construction was developed by TUDOR and Julien Faure. 

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Made from a 22mm green polyester woven ribbon, the strap features a grade 2 titanium pin buckle and keeper as well as a removable fabric keeper, finely embroidered with the French Naval Aviation’s roundel, composed of the French flag’s blue, white and red colours, circled in gold and topped with a black anchor.

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By notable coincidence, Julien Faure, a family firm created in 1864, has for many years woven decorative ribbons  in its workshops, bearing the names of French Navy ships and forming an integral part of the legendary bachi, the red pompom hat worn by French sailors.

COMPREHENSIVE INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION AND HIGH STANDARDS

Tested by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology or METAS, the Pelagos FXD GMT is Master Chronometer-certified, currently the most demanding standard in the mechanical watch industry. This certification is comprehensive and covers the main functional characteristics of a watch including precision, resistance to magnetic fields, waterproofness and power reserve. Its standards are incredibly high, starting with precision. 

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In order to qualify, a watch must be able to function within a 5-second range of variation each day (0/+5), that is to say 5 seconds less than the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) (-4/+6) carried out on uncased movements only and a second less than TUDOR’s internal standard (-2/+4), applied to the brand’s models fitted with a Manufacture Calibre. The certification also guarantees the timekeeping accuracy of a watch subjected to magnetic fields of 15,000 gauss. Finally, it also guarantees the waterproofness claimed by the manufacturer as well as the power reserve. 

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It should also be noted that two prerequisites are necessary before the certification can be obtained: Swiss manufacturing must conform with the criteria of Swiss Made, and the movement must be certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).

CRITERIA AND TESTS FOR MASTER CHRONOMETER CERTIFICATION

All the tests and prerequisites leading to the Master Chronometer certification, which the Pelagos FXD GMT has achieved, are summarised below:

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• Swiss Made
• Certification by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC)
• Precision at two temperatures, in six positions and at two levels of power reserve: 100% and 33%
• Smooth functioning when exposed to a magnetic field of 15,000 gauss and precision following exposure
• Guaranteed waterproof to 200m (660 ft) by METAS
• Guaranteed 65-hour power reserve by METAS

THE MANUFACTURE CALIBRE MT5652-U

The Manufacture Calibre MT5652-U that drives the Pelagos FXD GMT model illustrates the technical development process signature of TUDOR, drawing on adaptable movement architecture capable of integrating new functions, in this case a GMT indication, rather than resorting to additional modules. A minor detail for some, but a must for watchmaking purists.

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This movement offers the general look and feel of TUDOR Manufacture Calibres with dedicated sun laser design and bears the “Master Chronometer” mention on its bridges, emphasising its superior performance. Its monobloc rotor is made of tungsten. It is openworked and features the laser radial grooving and sand-blasted details distinctive to TUDOR Master Chronometer calibers. A combination of finishings can be found on the bridges as well.

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The build of the Manufacture Calibre MT5652-U is designed to ensure robustness and precision. To do this, the variable inertia balance wheel is maintained by a sturdy traversing bridge with two-point anchoring. It is certified as a chronometer by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), with its performance going beyond the standards set by this independent institute. In fact, where COSC allows an average variation in the daily rate of an uncased movement of between -4 and +6 seconds and TUDOR applies a 6-second (-2/+4) variation standard on its fully assembled watches, METAS requires a fully assembled Master Chronometer-certified watch to run within a tolerance range of 5 seconds (0/+5). Not only is the Manufacture Calibre MT5652-U certified to be more accurate, it is also rated as anti-magnetic, making it impervious to magnetic fields below 15,000 gauss.

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Another notable feature is that the power reserve of the Manufacture Calibre MT5652-U is “weekend-proof”, able to run for about 65 hours. This enables the wearer to take the watch off on a Friday evening and put it back on again on Monday morning without having to wind or reset it.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICITIES

Collection: PELAGOS

Model: PELAGOS FXD GMT Titanium 42 mm

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Reference  2542G247NU-0002

CASE
Grade 2 titanium case, 42 mm in diameter, 12.7 mm thick, 52 mm from lug to lug, satin-brushed finish
Fixed strap bars
Grade 5 titanium case back
BEZEL
24-hour didirectional rotatable bezel in grade 2 titanium with ceramic insert and 24-hour graduation filled with grade A “Swiss Super-LumiNova®” green emission, beige-coloured luminescent material
WINDING CROWN
Grade 2 titanium crown, adorned with the TUDOR shield in relief
WATERPROOFNESS Waterproof to 200 m (660 ft) 
CALIBRE
Manufacture Calibre 5652-U (COSC and METAS certified)
Self-winding mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system
Integrated GMT function
TOTAL DIAMETER  31.8 mm
THICKNESS  7.5 mm
JEWELS  28 jewels
Self-winding mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system
POWER RESERVE  Certified 65 hours by METAS
PRECISION
Swiss chronometer officially certified by COSC
(Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute)
Master Chronometer Certification from METAS
FUNCTIONS
Centre jumping hour, 24-hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock without non-correction range, synchronised on the jumping hour hand
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
OSCILLATOR
Variable inertia balance, micro-adjustment by screw
Non-magnetic silicon balance spring
Frequency: 28 800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
DIAL
Matt black dial with applied hour markers filled with grade A “Swiss Super-LumiNova®” X1  blue emission, beige-coloured luminescent material
CRYSTAL Domed sapphire crystal
BRACELET
Fabric strap with grade 2 titanium pin buckle and keeper, green
Removable fabric keeper
Included in the box

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ZENITH – DEFY Skyline Ceramic Americas Edition

 

ZENITH – DEFY Skyline Americas Edition Deep metallic Green Dial 41mm Black Ceramic - 2024

ZENITH UNVEILS A DEFY SKYLINE EDITION EXCLUSIVE TO THE AMERICAS

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During the 2024 edition of SIAR México, the largest watch event in Latin America, ZENITH unveils an exceptional rendition of the DEFY Skyline in black ceramic with green and gold accents, available exclusively in North and South America.

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The Americas region now has its own special edition of the DEFY Skyline, and it’s unlike any of the others. First introduced in 2022 as the modern successor to the ZENITH DEFY line of rugged and boldly designed wristwatches from 1969, the DEFY Skyline seamlessly merges the past and present with bold architectural lines, unwavering robustness, and automatic high frequency El Primero manufacture movements that have come to define the line. For the DEFY Skyline Americas edition, ZENITH is combining the unique properties of ceramic with striking chromatics in shades of green and gold.

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Much harder than traditional metals and alloys, ceramic boasts many properties that make it a compelling choice for an all-situations watch like the DEFY Skyline. Its extreme hardness, which requires diamond-tipped tools to cut the sharp lines of the DEFY Skyline and decorate it with a mix of satin-brushed and polished surfaces, makes ceramic highly resistant to scratches and visible wear. Unlike blackened metal elements that are simply plated, the ceramic itself is black and will never wear off. Even the integrated bracelet that follows the contours of the case is crafted in black ceramic.

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The DEFY Skyline Ceramic Americas edition features an unprecedented two-tone dial, where a sunray-finished deep metallic green dial gives way to a constellation of engraved rose gold-toned stars with sharp inward facets. Each angle catches the light and animates the dial. An emblematic feature of the DEFY Skyline, the geometric pattern draws inspiration from the case backs of vintage DEFY references as a “double Z” symbol. Consisting of perfectly arranged four-pointed stars, the motif depicts the starry night sky adding contrast and visual depth. It is accentuated by the matching gold-tone hands and applied markers that are filled with Super-LumiNova for optimal readability in any condition. 

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The DEFY Skyline Americas edition is powered by the El Primero 3620 automatic high-frequency manufacture movement, beating at the rate of 5Hz (36’000VpH) that in turn provides a 1/10th of a second indicator on the dial that is directly driven by the escapement. Its efficient automatic bidirectional winding mechanism with a blackened star-shaped rotor delivers a power reserve of approximately 60 hours.

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A dark green patterned rubber strap with a blackened steel folding clasp is also included, and swapping between it and the ceramic bracelet is effortless using the quick strap-change mechanism integrated directly in the case back.

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The DEFY Skyline Americas edition is limited to 100 pieces in total and available exclusively from ZENITH online boutiques and authorized retailers in North and South America.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: DEFY SKYLINE Americas Edition

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Reference:

Ref. 49.9308.3620/56.l001 - Bracelet
Ref. 49.9308.3620.56.I202 - Rubber Starry

MOVEMENT 
Calibre: El Primero 3620 Automatic
Frequency: 36’000 VpH – 5Hz
Power reserve: approx. 60 hours
Functions: 
Hours and minutes in the center.
1/10th of a second indication at 9 o'clock.
Date indication at 3 o’clock.
Finishes: Special oscillating weight with satined finishings
CASE
Material: Black ceramic
Water resistance: 10ATM
Case: 41mm
DIAL 
Deep metallic green dial, rose gold-toned engraved stars
Hour markers: gold-plated plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Hands: gold-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Bracelet & Buckle
Black ceramic bracelet.
2nd bracelet included in dark green rubber with starry sky pattern.
Blackened steel folding clasp.

🔰Edition: ✅ of ❱❱❱ 100 pieces

🔴Price: 14’000 CHF / US $15,500 💰

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HAUTLENCE – SPHERE Series 2 Edition

HAUTLENCE – SPHERE Series 2 Spherical Jumping Hour Edition 2024

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Exactly one year after unveiling its groundbreaking timepiece with the world’s only spherical jumping hours display, HAUTLENCE is revisiting the award-winning timepiece with a bold monochromatic look. Introducing the Sphere Series 2, a limited edition of 28 pieces that’s bound to once again captivate watch-lovers in the most multi-dimensional way. 

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Challenging the notion of what a wristwatch can be and how we perceive the passage of time has been HAUTLENCE’s calling since the brand’s foundation in 2004. At once an elaborate demonstration of the art and science of watchmaking and as well as a wearable, mechanical work of contemporary art, the Sphere is the epitome of this new-school approach to haute horlogerie. A truly singular creation, the Sphere Series 1 was crowned with the Innovation Prize at the 2023 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), a testament to its innovative uniqueness. And now, the second series of the singular Sphere is being unveiled in a dark, monochromatic execution.

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Devoid of any colors, the Sphere Series 2 affirms the outstanding form and function of HAUTLENCE’s mechanical masterpiece in shades of grey and black. Split into two halves to perfectly distinguish the hours and minutes indications, the left portion of the open dial is dedicated to the jumping spherical hours display. Seemingly floating under a sapphire crystal with a slight dome to accommodate it, the sphere is finished in a polished deep anthracite tone. 

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Each of the twelve hours is engraved onto the sphere’s plates, then willed with white Super-LumiNova® for maximum readability. At the end of every hour, the sphere rotates on itself in three axes to reveal the next time. A highly animated and precisely orchestrated movement, the sphere spins using four conical gears, which evolve around two crossed axes inclined at 21 degrees. These unusual gears are partially visible through the openings between the two shells that make up the sphere.   

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One of HAUTLENCE’s signature complications takes on a dramatic setting in the Sphere Series 2. Opposite the spherical display and occupying the right side of the dial, the retrograde minute hand moves along a 180° arc track crafted in sapphire crystal with a black outline, surrounding an opening on the dial. The large aperture reveals the gear train that slows the movement of the minute hand when it returns to zero, regulating its speed to limit shocks. Beneath it, the freewheel and the snail cam, allowing the triggering of the jumping hour, can also be observed. The minute track’s white applied numerals are crafted in Globolight®, a ceramic-based material charged with Super-LumiNova® that glows with a blue emission.

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This mechanical spectacle of time and motion is framed in HAUTLENCE’s signature TV-shaped case. For the Sphere Series 2, the steel case is given an anthracite PVD finish that perfectly complements the grained grey dial and its various black elements. With a decidedly sporty look and feel, the case is fitted on a black rubber strap and features a notched crown with a matching black rubber ribbon for a better grip. Intended to be worn in any situation, the Sphere Series 2 is water-resistant to 10 ATM.

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All this otherworldly horological creativity is made possible by the purpose-built movement. Developed and manufactured in-house, the hand-wound A80 caliber beating driving the Sphere Series 2 model has been designed with optimal performance and visual harmony in mind, with contemporary decoration throughout. It is equipped with an in-house hairspring, produced by Precision Engineering AG, the sister company of HAUTLENCE. Entirely skeletonized, the drum and the ratchet reveal the mainspring of the barrel, offering a visual indication of the 72-hour power reserve. The A80 caliber is equipped with a safety device to prevent incorrect manipulation like reverse time setting, which would otherwise harm the movement’s unique pair of functions.

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The Sphere Series 2 is being made in a limited edition of 28 pieces, available to order from authorized HAUTLENCE retailers around the globe.

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Technical Specifications

Model: SPHERE Series 2

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 Reference: BA80-ST01  

 
Case
    Material: Case middle and horns: satin-finished and polished steel with anthracite PVD coating
    Bezel and crown: satin-finished and polished steel with anthracite PVD coating
    Dimensions: 43.0 x 50.8 x 15.6 mm
(10.9 mm without sapphire crystal)
    Crown with engraved HAUTLENCE logo
    Crystal: extra-hard sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment, beveling, and dome
    Back: sapphire crystal, engraved «HAUTLENCE», «10 ATM», «Suisse»
    Water resistance: 10 ATM
Dial and hands
    Base dial: skeletonized and rhodium-plated brass with a frosted finishing
    Intermediate dial: sapphire with applied minute numerals in Globolight®
    Hour sphere: polished grade 5 titanium with anthracite PVD treatment, engraved hour numerals with white Super-LumiNova® filling
    Minute hand: satin-finished grade 5 titanium with anthracite PVD treatment, white Super-LumiNova®
Movement
    Calibre A80 hand-wound mechanical movement
    Spherical hours and retrograde minutes on a 180° sector
    Power reserve: minimum of 72 hours
    Regulating organ: 21'600 vibrations/hour
    Number of components: 218
    Number of jewels: 37
Functions/Indications
    Hours, minutes
Strap and buckle
    Black rubber
    Buckle: steel with anthracite PVD coating

🔰 Edition – Limited edition 28 pieces

🔴Price 69'000 CHF💰

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Franck Muller – VANGUARD™ Damascus Steel SINCERE Platinum Jubilee Edition

Franck Muller – VANGUARD™ Skeleton Damascus Steel SINCERE Platinum Jubilee Edition - 2024

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Singapore, September 2024 — Commemorating Sincere Fine Watches’ 70th Anniversary,
Franck Muller proudly presents the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition.
Limited to 28 pieces, this special edition showcases the brand's dedication to innovation and
craftsmanship

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Franck Muller has long been an embodiment of contemporary haute horlogerie, known for its fiercely independent spirit and expertise in pushing boundaries with novel materials and designs. The Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition is a testament to this legacy, marking a significant advancement in the fine craft of metallurgy.

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As its name suggests, this Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition utilises Damascus Steel, a unique material that combines different alloys of steel together. Originating from the city of Damascus in Syria, this outstanding material is renowned for its incredible strength and distinctive layered patterns. Over the years, Damascus steel has spread throughout the world, celebrated for its durability and striking appearance.

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Damascus Steel is an innovation which combines two different alloys of steel, resulting in a stronger and more resilient material with a striking appearance.

 

The Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition is crafted from a high-quality alloy of two austenitic stainless steels (316L and 304L), created through powder metallurgy, offering unparalleled strength and corrosion resistance. This innovative material combines two types of stacked steels, a process protected by an international patent which ensures high resistance to shocks and eliminates impurities, allowing the movement to function unhindered.

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The use of Damascus Steel in the Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition was a deliberate choice, symbolising the enduring bond between Sincere Fine Watches and Franck Muller. The intricate layering of the two alloys forms the case of this timepiece and represents the unique relationship between the two entities. When Franck Muller was established in 1991, Sincere immediately recognised the brand's potential, becoming one of the first retailers to integrate the marque into its portfolio, before eventually becoming their exclusive distributor in Southeast Asia in 1992.  

 

 Since then, both parties have developed a strong partnership, collaborating closely and achieving significant milestones together.

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The Damascus Steel in the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition symbolises the enduring and flourishing partnership between Sincere Fine Watches and Franck Muller, reflecting their close-knit relationship and collaborative success since 1991.

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The case, entire skeletonised movement, crown and buckle of the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition are meticulously cut by in-house CNC machines from single blocks of Damascus steel. 

 

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Each timepiece boasts a unique striated pattern, revealed through a precise acid bath process, mastered in-house by Franck Muller. Immersing the skeletonised movement in the acid bath is a carefully timed process lasting only a few minutes to avoid any deformation or shrinkage of the material. With its spectacular case, skeletonised movement, crown and buckle all fully made of Damascus steel, the technological know-how that goes into each piece of the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition is on full display. 

 

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Unlike conventional steel, Damascus steel requires a careful polishing process to maintain its distinctive design, ensuring an impeccable finish that showcases Franck Muller’s commitment to excellence.

 

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The calibre MVT FM 1740-VS2 found in the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition operates at a frequency of 2.5Hz and has an impressive power reserve of 7 days.

 

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Tantalisingly openworked, the calibre MVT FM 1740-VS2 found in the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition has been skeletonised to a refined depth, revealing its intricate architecture of Damascus steel bridges. Its elaborate inner workings are perfectly framed by a rose gold flange, which is complemented seamlessly by the hour, minute and second hands, side inserts and crown cap, all also flawlessly crafted from rose gold. A white sapphire seconds counter ring positioned at 6 o’clock is also adorned with seconds markers made of rose gold.

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Operating at 2.5Hz and boasting a 7-day power reserve, the skeletonised calibre MVT FM 1740-VS2 is a testament to Franck Muller's impeccable craftsmanship, highlighted through a variety of meticulously executed finishing techniques. The regulator assembly is adorned with mirror polishing, while the mainplate, bridges, and regulator assembly feature precise beveling. 

 

Flank drawing enhances the mainplate and bridges, adding depth to the intricate skeletonised design. The sinks are finished with diamond polishing, and the wheels are circular satin brushed, emphasising the movement's refined details. Satin brushing on the mainplate and bridges further complements the movement's sophisticated aesthetic, resulting in a visually stunning and technically impressive timepiece.

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 Mirror and diamond polishing, precise beveling, flank drawing and satin brushing are just some of the finishing techniques that are on display in the skeletonised calibre MVT FM 1740-VS2, impeccably executed by Franck Muller for the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition.

 

Enhancing the striking design of the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition is a sleek black alligator leather strap, accented by rose gold-coloured stitching. Every design detail has been thoughtfully considered, including that of the buckle, crafted from Damascus steel, featuring a rose gold FM emblem. This attention to detail underscores the brand’s dedication to creating timepieces that are not only technically superior but also visually stunning.

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The Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition embodies Franck Muller's spirit of innovation, pushing the boundaries of materials and design. This exceptional timepiece is a testament to the brand's mastery of complex machining techniques, executed entirely in-house. By exploring the possibilities of different and unique materials, Franck Muller continues to offer unparalleled collections that blend tradition with modernity.

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The 28-piece limited Franck Muller Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition will be available at all Sincere Fine Watches Boutiques with a retail price of SGD$71,100 (including GST).

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection  VANGUARD

Model:   VANGUARD™ Damascus Steel SINCERE Platinum Jubilee Edition

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 Ref. V 43 S6 SQT DAMAS SINCERE 70TH (5N) ASIA PACIFIC EXCLUSIVE

Case
Vanguard Damascus steel case
Hand polished
Black inserts on both sides of the case
Width: 42.5 mm x Length: 52.7 mm x Thickness: 12.6 mm
Crown 18ct rose gold
Crystal Sapphire crystal
Caseback Sapphire crystal
Caseback is decorated with Sincere Platinum Jubilee 70th Anniversary Logo
Water Resistance 3 Bar
Movement
Calibre MVT FM 1740-VS2
Self-winding mechanical movement
Ø 35.75 mm. Length: 37.60 mm. 
Diameter 33.5mm Thickness: 6.00mm
Frequency 18,000 oscillations per hour (2.5 Hertz)
Power reserve of 7 days
175 components - 21 jewels Two barrels
Skeleton movement
Movement decoration
Mirror polishing on the regulator assembly
Beveling on the mainplate, bridges and regulator assembly
Flank drawing on the mainplate and bridges
Diamond polishing on the sinks
Circular satin brushing on the wheels
Satin brushing on the mainplate and bridges
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds at 6 o'clock
Dial
Finishing Skeleton dial
Damascus steel
Hands 18ct rose gold hour, minute and second hands
Flange 18ct rose gold
Strap
Handsewn black alligator leather strap with rose gold stitching
Buckle
Damascus steel buckle, 18k rose gold Franck Muller emblem

 PRODUCTION

• Available exclusively at Sincere Fine Watch Boutiques 
  
• 🔰 Limited to 28 pieces. 

🔴PRICE: 🔴INTERNATIONAL RETAIL PRICE without tax RSP: SGD $71,100 (including GST)💰

 
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Press release – 2024
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