Muhle Glashutte – S.A.R. Rescue-Timer „SK Hamburg“

Muhle Glashutte – S.A.R. Rescue-Timer „SK Hamburg“ Automatic Special Edition - 2020

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No rule without exception

An extraordinary watch for an extraordinary occasion: The S.A.R. Rescue-Timer "SK Hamburg" was developed on the occasion of the naming of the new rescue cruiser HAMBURG. Just like the new ship, it underlines the special bond that Mühle-Glashütte and the German Maritime Search and Rescue Association have with the Hanseatic City of Hamburg.

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How deep this goes is made clear by a fact: Contrary to its traditional rule, the German Maritime Search and Rescue Association announced the name of the new rescue cruiser HAMBURG even before the naming. Its daughter boat ST. PAULI was named after a Hamburg district and was determined through an online vote between all of Hamburg's 104 districts. As part of the “Donation maneuver: HAMBURG becomes a sea rescuer”, it has already been possible to collect many generous donations to finance the new ship.

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The German Maritime Search and Rescue Association finances its important work exclusively through donations, which are not least used for the construction of new rescue cruisers. With the new special edition limited to 150 pieces, Mühle-Glashütte and Juwelier Wempe are also supporting the important work of the sea rescuers.

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A cooperation with the Hamburg family business was more than obvious due to the close ties with the Hanseatic city. The new special edition will be available exclusively from Juwelier Wempe. In addition, both companies donate 100 euros to the rescue workers for every watch sold.

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In 2002 the first S.A.R. Rescue-Timer handed over to the foremen of the German Maritime Search and Rescue Association. This event marks the beginning of a friendly partnership, which also includes regular support for sea rescuers from Mühle-Glashütte.

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Technical Specifications

Model:  S.A.R. Rescue-Timer „SK Hamburg“

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Reference M1-41-93-KB

Movement
Calibre SW 200-1 Mühle Version, automatic,
    11½ lignes
    Ø 25.6 mm, H 5,05 mm
    26 jewels
    28,800 A/h
Mühle version with woodpecker neck regulation, own rotor,
characteristic surface finishes, stop-second,
fast date correction,
38-hr power reserve
Case
Dimensions Ø 42.0 mm; H 13.5 mm
Stainless steel with a black titanium carbide (TiC) coating,
Rubber bezel, 4 mm thick, sapphire crystal,
Screwed-down PVD-coated stainless steel back, Screw-in crown,
Water-resistant to 100 bars,
Dial
Black.
Hands and indices coated in Super LumiNova
Strap
Rubber strap with stainless steel safety clasp and extension (black, PVD-coated)
Screwed strap attachment bridges

 Limited edition of 150 pieces

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SEIKO – Grand Seiko T0 Constant-force Tourbillon Concept

SEIKO – Grand Seiko T0 Constant-force Tourbillon Concept 60th Anniversary Movement - 2020

The T0 Constant-force Tourbillon. Grand Seiko reveals an exciting concept creation with a world’s-first mechanism.

Ever since the first Grand Seiko watch was born in 1960, the pursuit for high accuracy has been fundamental in every Grand Seiko timepiece and innovation. Today, a new and exciting moment in its 60-year history is marked by the introduction of the brand's first-ever concept creation.

The new creation is a masterwork and true revolution in watchmaking design and fully reveals the Grand Seiko designers' capabilities and ingenuity. The T0 (T-zero) Constant-force Tourbillon incorporates a fully integrated constant-force mechanism and tourbillon on the same axis for the first time in the world.

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The constant-force mechanism provides even energy distribution to the escapement regardless of how much the mainspring is wound, and the tourbillon eliminates the error in precision caused by gravity by incorporating the escapement parts and balance in a rotating carriage. These two mechanisms alone require exceptional design and manufacturing technologies, and the integration of the mechanisms as one unit is a patented design that achieves a new level of accuracy for Grand Seiko's mechanical watchmaking.

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In pursuit of the highest level of accuracy for mechanical watchmaking, the designers conceptualized the new creation without restrictions from production capability considerations. The free approach to development resulted in the birth of T0 and inspired essential movement parts for the new Caliber 9SA5, which was developed in parallel with the concept creation.

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T0 is displayed on the second-floor lounge of the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi inaugurated on July 20, 2020, in Shizukuishi, Morioka. The rotating tourbillon and intermittent turning of the constant-force as well as the rhythmical 16th note ticking sound of the mechanisms can be thoroughly enjoyed.

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As soon as the Coronavirus situation allows, the new studio looks forward to welcoming visitors. For information and reservations, please visit the site below. ▶️ https://gs-studio-shizukuishi.resv.jp/

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Components of T0 are beautifully polished by hand
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Mr­­ Noboru­­ Miyadera
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Tokyo­­ 105-8467
Japan
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