Saturday, February 11, 2012
Panerai Luminor 1950 Turbillon GMT
Movement: hand-wound mechanical, Panerai Calibre P.2005, completely manufactured by Panerai, 16¼ lignes, 9.1 mm thick, 31 jewels, 6-day power reserve, 3 spring barrels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour (4Hz). KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device.
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, second time zone, power reserve indicator on the back, 24h indicator, Tourbillon.
Case: diameter 47 mm, AISI 316L brushed steel or brushed titanium.
Bezel: polished steel or polished titanium.
Back: see-through sapphire crystal.
Device protecting the crown: (protected as a Trade Mark) brushed steel or brushed titanium.
Crystal: sapphire, made from corundum, 2 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 10 bar (~100 metres).
Strap: alligator with PANERAI personalised brushed steel or brushed titanium large-size buckle.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Roger Dubuis Excalibur Jewellery
Roger Dubuis Kingsquare
Roger Dubuis Easy Diver
Roger Dubuis Excalibur
Breitling Montbrillant 47
With its 47 mm diameter, this limited series of 2,000 in steel and 500 in steel & rose gold asserts itself through its generous volumes and its fine presence on the wrist. However, its design features several other standout characteristics. By seamlessly integrating the case and bracelet, Breitling has endowed this extremely stylish chronograph with flowing and balanced lines that further accentuate its unique character. The black or silver dial also stands out for its original ring-shaped counters.
Breitling Skyracer
The Skyracer is not only eyecatching because of its exceptional technical look featuring a black dial, red hands and a broad red or black rubber-molded bezel. This selfwinding chronograph representing the peak of mechanical functionality is also distinguished by its exclusive mechanism enabling a double visualization of the measured times. The 60-minute totalizer with center pointer guarantees peerless readability of any measurement under one hour. For longer durations, a single two-hand counter at 9 o’clock shows both the hours and minutes. This means the time elapsed is read off just as one reads the time, instantly and with no risk of confusion. This exemplary efficiency is reinforced by a slide rule enabling simple and direct handling. The resolutely aviation-oriented vocation of the Skyracer is also highlighted on the caseback, which carries a reminder of the essential symbols of the Ground Air Visual Signal Code.
Breitling Chronospace
User friendliness, readability, ergonomics; while functio- nality is an essential attribute of all Breitling instruments for professionals, the Chronospace has adopted it as supreme value. Witness an impressive list of functions: 1/100th of a second chronograph with split times, alarm, countdown, dual timezone with independent alarm, UTC and perpetual calendar. The large-sized dial fea- tures oversized hands and an extremely effective NVG- compatible backlighting system enabling night-time read-off. This pilot’s instrument is also equipped with a rack-and-pinion mounted slide rule that is easily and accurately operated by rotating the star-shaped bezel. The double-caseback construction is designed to amplify the audible signals emitted by the SuperQuartzTM caliber so as to reach 90 decibels. The originality of the design is accentuated by the steel mesh bracelet or perforated rubber strap.
Breitling Colt 33
Designed for women wishing to combine ultra-sporty character with elegance, the Colt 33 is distinguished by its 33 mm diameter and its entirely polished case with a satin-brushed upper bezel surface. The feminine touch is accentuated by an optional gemset bezel. The dials come in a choice of several refined shades. The high-precision SuperQuartzTM movement, chronometer-certified by the COSC, is housed within a sturdy steel case that is water- resistant to 500 meters (1,650 ft) – a unique feat for a ladies’ watch.
Breilting Superocean Heritage Chronograph
The Superocean Héritage Chronographe combines an unusual appearance with excellent performances. Its powerful 46 mm-diameter steel case that is water- resistant to 200 meters (660 ft) houses a sturdy and accurate selfwinding movement officially chronometer- certified by the COSC. Devotees of style, sturdiness and comfort will also appreciate the choice of wristbands – the Ocean Classic steel mesh bracelet loyal to the initial version of the Superocean, or the Ocean Racer rubber strap which comes in three colors matching those of the bezel.
Breitling Superocean Chronograph II
The chronograph version of the Superocean, this model water-resistant to 500 meters (1,650 ft) combines a youthful, dynamic and modern appearance with a high-performance selfwinding movement chronometer- certified by the COSC. The seconds hand, the calendar aperture and the signature of the model are adorned with matching color accents forming an elegant contrast with the particularly readable black dial. The ultra- sturdy case is fitted with a screw-locked crown and safety pushpieces that can only be activated once they are unlocked.
Caliber | Breitling 13 | Movement | Selfwinding mechanical |
Power reserve | min. 42 hours | Chronograph | 1/4th second, 30 minutes, 12 hours |
Vibration | 28 800 v.p.h | Jewel | 25 jewels |
Calendar | Dial aperture | Case | Steel |
Water resistance | 500 meters/50 bars (1,650 ft) | Bezel | Unidirectional, ratcheted |
Crown | Screw-locked, two gaskets | Back | Screwed in |
Crystal | Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides | Diameter | 44,00 mm |
Thickness | 17.20 mm | Weight (without strap) | 136,50 gr. |
Interhorn width | 22/20 mm | Strap/bracelet | Leather, Diver Pro, Ocean Racer or Professional |
Bulgari DIAGONO
BVLGARI
BVLGARI chrono
Bulgari OCTO chrono quadri retro
Panerai Radiomir California 3 days 47mm
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Longines Conquest
Case: Round, in stainless steel with a black ceramic bezel engraved with a tachymetric scale, with a sapphire crystal and anti-reflective coating on the underside. Screwed case back with sapphire crystal. Diameter: 41 mm. Water-resistant to 5 bar (50 metres).
Movement: L688 self-winding movement of frequency 28,800 vibrations per hour, providing 54 hours of power reserve.
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock, date between 4 and 5 o’clock. Chronograph mechanism: central 60 seconds hand, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock.
Dial: Black "lacquer". Large "12" in Arabic numerals at 12 o’clock and 11 indexes coated with Super-LumiNova® luminescent material. Rhodium-plated hands coated with Super-LumiNova® luminescent material.
Wristlet: Stainless steel bracelet with black ceramic inner links, triple folding buckle and push-piece opening mechanism.
L688
41.00
21.0 MM
Longines HydroConquest
Case: Round, in stainless steel with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, with a single layer of anti-reflective coating on the underside; black aluminium bezel; screw-down case-back and screw-in crown. Diameter: 41 mm. Water-resistant to 30 bars (300 metres).
Movement: L667 self-winding mechanical movement beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and providing 46 hours of power reserve.
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock. Chronograph mechanism: central 60 seconds, 30 minutes counter at 12 o'clock and 12 hour counter at 6 o'clock. Date at 3 o'clock.
Dial: Black "sunray". Big "12" at 12 o'clock and 10 Superluminova luminescent dots. Silvered hands with Superluminova luminescent material.
Bracelet: Black rubber strap with double security folding clasp and integrated diving extension.
Longines Admiral
Case: Round, in stainless steel with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a single layer of anti-reflective coating on the underside; black ceramic bezel with tachymeter engraved graduation scale. Screw-down case back and screw-in crown. Diameter: 42 mm. Water-resistant to 10 bar (100 metres).
Movement: L705 self-winding mechanical movement beating at 28'800 vibrations per-hour and providing 46 hours of power reserve.
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock. Date at 6 o'clock. Chronograph mechanism: central 60 seconds, 30 minutes counter at 3 o'clock.
Dial: Black "sunray". Big "12" Arabic numeral and 8 Superluminova luminescent indices. Silvered hands with Superluminova luminescent material.
Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet with black ceramic links, triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism.
reference 3880
The new Miramar chronograph with military-style design is characterized by the metallic tones of the ceramic case and the classic military colours. The unconventional division into an external chapter ring and an inner hour circle is a reference to the deck watches of the 1930s and 40s, and thus the historic legacy of IWC Pilot's Watches. Other features inlcude a flyback function and protection against magnetic fields.
The design of the new Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Miramar is characterized by the metallic tone of the ceramic case and the matte anthracite of the dial. Typical colours, such as beige, grey and green, underscore the military-style design. The bracelet is a direct reference to the extremely tough belts typically used by military air personnel. The unusual division into an external chapter ring and an inner hour circle is reminiscent of the deck watches typical of the 1930s and 40s, and, by extension, the historical legacy of IWC Pilot’s Watches. The DNA is repeated in the design of the date display, which bears a direct resemblance to the altimeter in a cockpit. Thanks to the integrated flyback function, depressing the reset button returns the running stopwatch hand to zero and immediately starts recording another measurement of time. The watch also owes its convenient 68-hour power reserve to further development of the IWC-manufactured 89365 calibre. A soft-iron inner case protects the precision movement against magnetism.
Details
- Reference IW388002
- Case Material ceramic/titanium
- Bracelet/Strap green textile strap
- Dial Colour anthracite
- Jewels 35
- Mechanical chronograph movement
- Self-winding
- 68-hour power reserve when fully wound
- Date display
- Stopwatch function with minutes and seconds
- Flyback function
- Small hacking seconds
- Soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields
- Screw-in crown
- Sapphire glass, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
- Secured against displacement by drop in air pressure
- Water-resistant 6 bar
- Case height 16.5 mm
- Diameter 46 mm
Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Top Gun
High technology meets Haute Horlogerie: the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN comes with a wealth of features that will send the adrenaline levels of watch lovers soaring. They include the IWC-manufactured 51614-calibre movement with high-performance Pellaton winding system that builds up a 7-day power reserve. This efficient movement drives multiple watchmaking complications. Apart from displays for the date, day and month, the perpetual calendar has a four-digit year display that takes into account all the leap years in the Gregorian calendar until the year 2100. All these displays can be easily adjusted with the crown and advance automatically. The moon phase display represents the position of the moon in the northern and southern hemispheres. The Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN combines the classic instrument look with the sport-inspired design of the TOP GUN line. The ceramic case and titanium crown are further indications of IWC Schaffhausen’s innovative technology and a reminder that it discovered these materials for use in its products. This timepiece is one of the most complex pilot’s watches ever built.
Details
- Reference IW502902
- Case Material ceramic/titanium
- Bracelet/Strap black soft strap
- Dial Colour black
- Jewels 62
- Mechanical movement
- Pellaton automatic winding
- 7-day power reserve when fully wound
- Power reserve display
- Perpetual calendar with displays for the date, day and month
- Perpetual moon phase display
- Double moon phases for the northern and southern hemispheres
- Four-digit year display
- Small hacking seconds
- Glucydur® beryllium alloy balance with high-precision adjustment cam on balance arms
- Breguet spring
- Rotor with 18-carat gold medallion
- Screw-in crown
- Sapphire glass, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
- Secured against displacement by drop in air pressure
- Water-resistant 6 bar
- Case height 16 mm
- Diameter 48 mm
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*IWC Schaffhausen is not the owner of the Glucydur® trademark.
Analogue date displays with hands have a long tradition in IWC watches featuring perpetual calendars. In the case of the Portuguese Perpetual Calendar, for instance, the date, day and month are to be found on three subdials and, thanks to the clear layout, are extremely easy to read. The classic moon phase display – whether a single moon, or a double one for the northern and southern hemispheres – is based on discs and is usually found at “12 o’clock”. The moon phase displays used in the Grande Complication and the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Edition Kurt Klaus are astonishingly accurate and deviate by just 0.002 percent, or one day, after 122 years. The Portuguese Perpetual Calendar is even more precise. Larger moon phase wheels with different numbers of teeth reduce the deviation so drastically that a future inheritor of the watch would theoretically need to take it to a watchmaker to have it adjusted by only one day in 577.5 years.