EDOX – Hydro-Sub Automatic Chronometer Edition

 

EDOX – HYDRO-SUB Automatic Chronometer Limited Edition 2021

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Six decades after wowing the watch industry, the Edox Hydro-Sub makes a spectacular return. The Edox Hydro-Sub Automatic Chronometer Limited Edition is new, improved and with 21st-century smarts – but still infused with the timelessly cool DNA of the original 1960s Hydro-Sub, the timepiece that helped make Edox the ‘Water Champion’ of the watch industry.  

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Presented in a limited edition (500 pieces, engraved with “one out of 500” on the case back, available worldwide), the Hydro-Sub Automatic Chronometer Limited Edition is, like the rugged original, water-resistant to an amazing 300m. The innovations that made the original Hydro-Sub so impressive, such as the screw-down crown with double O-ring seal, have been retained – and perfected.

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This time though the unidirectional bezel with a 60-minute diving scale surrounding the dial is made out of scratch-resistant ceramic. A 2.5mm-thick crystal sapphire with anti-reflective coating on BOTH sides ensures a crystal-clear view of the dial – essential, of course, when under the waves.

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The unmistakable lines of the original 1965 timepiece are carried through to the Edox Hydro-Sub Automatic Chronometer Limited Edition, from the ‘blocky’ lugs to the vintage-inspired central handset, which includes a long triangular seconds pointer. The dial indices and minute and hour hands are coated with Super-LumiNova, a Swiss-made luminescent material that ensures ultimate visibility when underwater or in low light.

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The Edox Hydro- Sub Automatic Chronometer Limited Edition’s design is clean and practical, focusing on the essentials and discarding unnecessary ‘clutter’. The solid steel bracelet echoes the original Hydro-Sub’s bracelet. Even this has been improved, the matt satin-finish links more precisely aligned and with a smoother finish, ensuring a perfect fit on the wrist. Two pushers easily release the buckle.

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And, like diving itself, it’s what is UNDER surface that is most important. Housed in the new Hydro-Sub tough, hand-polished 42mm steel case beats the Edox Calibre 80 ‘engine’, made by Swiss movement manufacturer Sellita, and providing a 38-hour power reserve.

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Edox has ensured this automatic movement has been chronometer-rated to meet exacting standards of accuracy and precision; every Calibre 80 meets the strict conditions set by Swiss chronometer testing body COSC, a non-profit body dedicated to Swiss watchmaking. 

 

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Each certified chronometer movement is identified by a number engraved on the movement. The hand-assembled Edox Hydro-Sub Special Edition combines practical functionality, technical excellence and a no-nonsense, refined vintage design with panache.

It’s a cool tool for the stylish man for every occasion – on land or the water.

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The Edox Hydro-Sub became world-famous for its first crown system with tension ring and shock-absorbing gasket for guaranteed water resistance. This watch was water-resistant down to 500 meters, which was a very remarkable technical achievement in the 1960s. Edox became world-famous for highly water-resistant watches.

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The new Hydro-Sub is improved and with 21st-century smarts – but still infused with the timelessly cool DNA of the original 1960s Hydro-Sub .

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TECHNICAL FEATURES

Model:  Hydro-Sub Automatic Chronometer Edition

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REF. 80128 3BUM BUIO  

Movement
Calibre EDOX 806 (SW 200 COSC certified)
Diameter 42 mm
Case  

Stainless steel 316L
Water resistance 300 meters / 30 ATM
Functions display of hours, minutes, seconds and date
Dial
Dial Blue
Glass Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective sapphire crystal on both side of the glass
Strap 
Metal bracelet
Features  Rotating Ceramic Bezel, Super-LumiNova on hands an indices, screw-down crown, double O’ring

Limited Edition of 500 pieces worldwide.
Sold with its exclusive watch box, numbered certificate and replacement rubber strap

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE : € 1’790
AVAILABILITY : DECEMBER 2021

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AUDEMARS PIGUET – ROYAL OAK “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Platinum

AUDEMARS PIGUET – ROYAL OAK “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Platinum 39 mm Smoked Green Edition - 2021

AUDEMARS PIGUET WINS AN AWARD AT THE GRAND PRIX D'HORLOGERIE DE GENEVE 2021

Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet was delighted to accept the prize of the best “Iconic” timepiece for the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin at the prestigious Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève last night.
 

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Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin seduced the jury thanks to its timeless design form with its slender 39mm 950 platinum case and smoked green sunburst dial. Audemars Piguet first employed colourful stone dials during the 1970s, in brown, green and blue tones. 

 

Audemars Piguet is honoured and humbled to once again be acknowledged by the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève and would like to thank its team, its suppliers, as well as the organisers and all the jury members for their time, passion and attention to detail that makes this industry shine so bright.

 

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This paved the way for a new generation of lively and expressive dials in the 1990s, which have permeated the Manufacture’s collections ever since and make this new model particularly iconic. The sapphire caseback showcases the refined decorations and 22-carat gold oscillating weight of the historic selfwinding Calibre 2121, first introduced on the Royal Oak in 1972,

 

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Smoked green sunburst dial, white gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating. Platinum 950 case, glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback. Platinum bracelet with AP folding clasp.

 

 “While the watchmaking industry had to reinvent itself during
the pandemic, many people educated themselves about
Haute Horlogerie. Today, we see a rise of very young clients
fascinated by Swiss fine watchmaking around the world so
let’s make them dream with our craft. The best is yet to
come.”
François-Henry Bennahmias
Audemars Piguet Chief Executive Officer

 

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This technology equips the Manufacture’s latest hand-wound minute repeater movement, Calibre 2121. With its 247 components, it attests to Audemars Piguet’s uncompromising spirit with its blend of advanced technology and refined, traditional finishing.

“Born in Le Brassus, raised around the world.” 

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model: ROYAL OAK “Jumbo” Extra-Thin / 39 mm

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Reference:  15202PT.OO.1240PT.01

Movement
Selfwinding Manufacture Calibre 2121
Total diameter 28.4 mm (12½ lignes)
Total thickness 3.05 mm
Number of jewels 36
Number of parts 247
Minimal guaranteed power reserve 40 h
Frequency of balance wheel 2.75 Hz (= 19,800 vibrations/hour)
Functions
Hours, minutes and date
Case
Platinum 950 case
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal and caseback
Water-resistant to 50 m
Dial
Vibrant smoked green sunburst dial for a powerful contrast.
White gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
Bracelet
950 platinum bracelet with AP folding clasp

 New Product Overview 2021

Edition - ✅ Only of 100 pieces

Price: CHF  90,150 Platinum 💰

 

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