Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Richard Mille – Partemaire Principal Des Voiles De Saint Barth Partnership














Richard Mille – Partemaire Principal Des Voiles De Saint Barth Partnership

Riding the wave of success of the first two editions, Les Voiles de Saint Barth will be back in the Caribbean from 2 to 7 April 2012. Principal partner of this prestigious sailing event since its inception, Richard Mille will once again be part of the event.
For this third edition, the organizers of Les Voiles de Saint Barth expect an ever more attractive line-up: 70 of the world’s most beautiful yachts are already registered to compete in this breathtaking regatta. With registrations up by 30% on 2011, the little port of Gustavia will be jampacked next April. This is a remarkable success for Les Voiles de Saint Barth, which right from the
start has set its sights on spectacular, highly challenging courses, a seascape like no other in the world and a fabulous atmosphere of camaraderie.

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With more classes in 2012, 6 altogether this year, the program promises some sensational racing. In addition to the participation of remarkable boats, such as the newly-arrived 112-foot Nilaya that, joining “regulars” like Sojana (Farr 115) or Highland Breeze (Swan 112), making ten or so altogether in the spectacular Maxi Yacht category, there is competition waiting in the other yacht classes in the lists such as the Classic, IRC 52, Spinnaker 1 and 2, Non-Spinnaker and Racing-Multihull craft. We can look forward to some exciting duels!
After Patrick Demarchelier and Jimmy Buffet, the principle partner of Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2012 will be Peter Harrison, the well-known British businessman, owner of the 115-foot Maxi ketch Sojana.

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 For several years now, the nautical world has been one of the favorite domains of the Richard Mille brand. This is perfectly illustrated both in the partnership with Les Voiles de Saint Barth, and in the arrival in the Richard Mille collection of its succession of diving watches, the RM 025 Tourbillon Chronograph, the RM 028 Automatic, the RM 028 Voiles de Saint Barth Automatic and the RM 032 Chronograph. The brand is proud to have its name associated once again with this nautical event, which has become a meeting place for internationally-renowned skippers.



























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Eberhard - Champion V


















EBERHARD & CO. Champion V chronograph

Eberhard & Co was founded in La Chaux de Fonds in 1887 by Swiss industrialist George-Emile Eberhard. This year it celebrates its 125th anniversary, and part of the celebrations include the launch of a new Champion watch – Champion V which was on display at SIHH 2012.


























In 1907 the brand had become one of the largest of the Swiss marques and its headquarters took up an entire block in the centre of La Chaux de Fonds.

The 1930s saw Eberhard & Co manufacturing some of the most innovative watches of the day.

This trend continued and by the late 80’s the brand started to focus exclusively on the luxury end of watchmaking. At the start of the 1990s, the Swiss Maison launched the Champion collection, giving it a more contemporary look.








 Waterproof to 40 metres, the watch is housed in a 42.80 mm steel case, with convex sapphire crystal, the back is secured by 6 screws. The dial and bezel come in an assortment of dial and bezel colour combinations.

Champion V is an elegant mechanical chronograph with automatic winding.  It runs on an ETA 7750 movement with 3 counters 30 minutes, 12 hours and small-seconds with the date at 4 o’clock.

 

























There’s a choice of wristbands including a leather strap with the buckle personalised “E&Co.”, or a steel “Chablis” bracelet.

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Technical Specifications

 Reference: 31063
Movement: Cal. ETA 7750, automatic winding mechanical chronograph, 3 counters: 30 minutes, 12 hours and small seconds. Date at 4 o'clock.
Box: Steel
Case Diameter: 42.80 mm.
Case Thickness: 14.35 mm.
Case back: central circular satin, polished and beveled satin circular perimeter portion. Secured by 6 screws.
Between lugs: 21.00 mm.
Water resistance: 50 MT
Crown: steel, screw, customized "E"
Bezel: steel, circular ring with colored aluminum anodizing that defers the scale of hours.
Glass: sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on the inside.
Needles: skeletons, tapered, satin, luminescent (C1)
Counter hands: on black dial, luminescent red.
bracelets:
- Leather, with personalized buckle "E & C"
- Steel, Chablis


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