CORUM – Heritage Bubble Op Art

CORUM – Heritage Bubble Op Art Series Limited Edition NEW

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Introduced in 2000, the Corum Bubble became an instant hit among the lovers of oversized watches, thanks to its radically large case and an even larger crystal. Earlier this year, Corum revisited this iconic design by launching the Heritage Bubble. With this new model, exactly 15 years later, the Bubble made a triumphal return, sealing its place as a major creation of Corum. Two new models are now added to the Op Art Series, launched this year.

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A remarkable 8 mm high, this sapphire crystal is one of the largest of any watch. It acts as a lens, both magnifying and distorting the dial. The partnership with the industrial designer Nicolas Le Moigne, gave birth to two new designs. The patterns are inspired from Op Art, also called optical art, originally introduced by Victor Vasarely, the French artist of Hungarian origin.

Op Art created static patterns that gave an impression of movement or surprising and contradictory perspectives. Nicolas Le Moigne took these codes, while optimizing 3D effects to an extremely reduced scale. The result is as vibrant as the effervescent energy emanating from the Bubble.

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The dial of the Bubble Sphere2 is aptly named, since it is pictured as the continuation of the dome-shaped crystal sapphire, giving the illusion of a sphere in a sphere. The lines that deftly traverse the dial and glass are full part of this optical effect.

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With the second model of the Op Art series, the designer makes us travel with a dial akin to symbolized scenery, full of landforms, in a perfectly controlled alternation of highs and lows. Furrows and shadows effects, imitating the surface of moving water, give their name to the Bubble Drop.

This arresting Op Art models will be fitted only to a pair of limited edition, each made in an exclusive run of just 350 pieces. The first one is housed in a brass dial and a PVD-coated case, both in blue-tone. The hands are in the same shade and treated with Super-LumiNova.

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Using the same materials, the second model is entirely brown PVD coated. The hands follow this monochromatic statement, while breaking with the dial.

The two new timepieces are fitted with rubber straps topped with leather. And each is fitted with a buckle matching the case finish.

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Technical Specifications

Watch Name: 47 Heritage Bubble DROP2

Reference:  L082/02849  Stainless steel Blue PVD Limited Edition: 350 piece(s)

MOVEMENT
Movement number: CO 082
Winding system: Automatic
Functions: 
Hour & Minute • Second
Power reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
Dimension: 11 1/2'''
Rubies: 21
Movement finishes:
Rotor with CORUM dedicated decoration
DIAL
Color: Op Art Pattern
Material: Brass
Hands: rhodium coated with blue superluminova
CASE
Material:  Blue PVD stainless steel case with sapphire case back
Crystal:  Domed sapphire crystal with antireflective treatment and with light blue printing
Back:  Screwed in open back cover in stainless steel with glare proof sapphire crystal
Water-resistant: 100 M / 10 ATM
Diameter: 47 MM
Height: 18.80 MM
BRACELET
Material: Leather with rubber lining strapStrap width: 24 MM / 20 MM
Buckle: Blue PVD stainless steel tongue buckle

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Technical Specifications

Watch Name: 47 Heritage Bubble DROP

Reference:  L082/02848  Stainless steel Brown PVD Limited Edition: 350 piece(s)

MOVEMENT
Movement number: CO 082
Winding system: Automatic
Functions: 
Hour & Minute • Second
Power reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
Dimension: 11 1/2'''
Rubies: 21
Movement finishes:
Rotor with CORUM dedicated decoration
DIAL
Color: Op Art Pattern
Material: Brass
Hands: rhodium coated with brown superluminova
CASE
Material:  Brown PVD stainless steel case with sapphire case back
Crystal:  Domed sapphire crystal with antireflective treatment
Back:  Screwed in open back cover in stainless steel with glare proof sapphire
Water-resistant: 100 M / 10 ATM
Diameter: 47 MM
Height: 18.80 MM
BRACELET
Material: Leather with rubber lining strap
Strap width: 24 MM / 20 MM
Buckle: Brown PVD stainless steel tongue buckle

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ARNOLD &SON – Royal HM Perpetual Moon Blue Guilloché Dial

ARNOLD & SON – Royal Collection HM Perpetual Moon Steel case Blue Guilloché Dial NEW

Demonstrating its rich British history and quality Swiss craftsmanship, Arnold & Son unveils a new version the HM Perpetual Moon with a steel case and a blue guilloché dial. The HM Perpetual Moon is a testament to Arnold & Son’s tradition of watches with astronomical indications. The HM Perpetual Moon, with one of the biggest moonphase apertures on the market, is part of the Arnold & Son Royal Collection.
 
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The Royal Collection is inspired by the timepieces created in the early part of John Arnold’s life, and pays tribute to the watches he produced for King George III and members of the royal court. The timepieces in the Royal Collection demonstrate the brand’s prowess in traditional watchmaking and classical decorative arts.

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George III of the United Kingdom

The sophisticated HM Perpetual Moon is, indeed, a superb example of Arnold & Son’s technical and artistic excellence. From the inside out, this new timepiece – with rich blue guilloché moon disc and engraved moon – surprises and delights.

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It houses the exclusive Arnold & Son mechanical hand-wound movement, the calibre A&S1512. This calibre was especially developed for this model with the objective of offering a uniquely precise, big and three-dimensional moonphase. The calibre is also equipped with a double barrel to yield 90 hours of power reserve.

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The HM Perpetual Moon offers one of the most accurate moon phases on the market, with only one day’s deviation every 122 years – at which point a single push on the corrector will keep it in sync for another 122 years.

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The exceptional perpetual moonphase indication of this watch is a marvel in many ways. From the aesthetic side, the 29 mm moonphase disc, which runs from 10 to 2 o'clock on the dial, reveals one of the largest moons on the market - with a diameter of 11.2 mm for the moon alone. Additionally, this large moon is one of the most visually stunning recreations of the moon because it is a three-dimensional sculptured moon that was first hand-engraved and then duplicated for the series. The sculptured moon is then inserted into the guilloché disc.

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From the technical side, in addition to the HM Perpetual Moon being so precise, it is also an intriguing complication in that it is not simply a module added to the movement, but, in fact, is fully integrated into the calibre. The watch also has a unique easy-to-set feature thanks to the ingenious addition of a second moon indication installed at the back of the movement. This second moon display, visible via a transparent case back, features a graduated dial and a pointer hand that allows for a more exact setting.

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The multiple technological advancements in the calibre make this timepiece truly outstanding. To further underscore that, the entire rhodium treated nickel-silver movement features hand finishing indicative of the finest Haute Horlogerie timepieces, including manually chamfered bridges with polished edges, fine circular graining with polished edges and Côtes de Genève rayonnantes, and blued screws. The timepiece naturally features an anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back to view the meticulous details.

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Taking the HM Perpetual Moon to higher heights, Arnold & Son offers three very distinct versions for today's discerning clientele. The Elegant model is created in 18-carat red gold with an incredi ble blue guilloché dial in a stylized sunray pattern, blue guilloché moon disc with golden stars and the hand-engraved moon.


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The HM Perpetual moon measures 42 mm in diameter in its classically elegant stainless steel case. Viewed from the side, the housing is stepped and tapers from top to bottom, the widest section accommodating the extra-large glass with the lower part narrowing to fit snugly on the wrist. Each is finished with an exquisite hand-stitched alligator strap. In all, the HM Perpetual moon is a beguiling work of technical mastery and fine art.

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Technical Characteristics

Ref. 1GLAS.U02A.C122S, Stainless steel case, Blue Guilloché dial

Movement                                
Calibre A&S1512
Exclusive Arnold & Son mechanical movement,
Hand-wound, big perpetual moon, 27 jewels, 21'600 vibrations/h
Diameter 34 mm,
Thickness 5.35 mm,
Two barrels, power reserve 90 h,
Functions:
Hours, minutes, big perpetual moon,
diameter disc: 29 mm,
diameter moon: 11.2 mm,
Second moonphase indication on the back for setting purposes
Movement decoration:
Nickel-silver movement, rhodium treated with Haute Horlogerie finishing:
manually chamfered bridges with polished edges, fine circular graining and
Côtes de Genève rayonnantes, blued screws with polished and chamfered edges 
Dial:  
Translucent blue lacquered guilloché,
translucent blue lacquered guilloché moon disc with silvered moon and stars;
back dial: fine circular graining, rhodium treated, rendition of the 8 phases of the moon
Case:   
Stainless steel, diameter 42 mm,
cambered sapphire with anti-reflective
coating on both sides, case back see-through sapphire
Water resistance:
30 Meters
Strap:
Hand-stitched black or brown alligator leather

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