Tuesday, April 28, 2015

RJ-Romain Jerome – MOON-DNA ORBITER Red Metal Limited Edition
















RJ-Romain JeromeMOON-DNA ORBITER Red Metal Limited Edition NEW






Following the success of the original timepiece, RJ-Romain Jerome introduces the Moon Orbiter Red Metal. With its still generous 49 mm wide, 45 mm long and 20 mm thick bezel-free case, the timepiece is now featured with a new black PVD finish. True to its cosmic origins, the blackened watch case combines steel from the Apollo 11 spacecraft and watchmaking steel.

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Allowing the wearer to see the heart of the watch, RJ-Romain Jerome has designed a case with five perfectly fitted shaped sapphire crystals. This conceptual design gives a complete view of the unique architecture and geometry of the three-dimensional flying tourbillon which is placed at 9 o’clock. 







The mechanical self-winding movement is highlighted by a glass opening on the case-back allowing the understated sharpness of the oscillating weight to be visible. In honour of all sci-fi generations, the brand has designed a flying tourbillon recalling Star Trek’s famous “Enterprise” space vessel: with its main bridges connecting to the circular Starships’ center of command.


























The new Moon Orbiter Red Metal and black-PVD finish case beholds many surprising elements such as Moon dust on the dial of the watch. The hours and minutes are read-off an off-centred 3 o’clock counter. The open-worked hands are red-lacquered matching the 42-hour power reserve cursor which is displayed on a separate sub dial between the lugs at 6 o’clock.

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Fascinating space tales have also been encoded onto the dial of the watch in the shape of various constellation motifs telling their story between the upper lugs at 12 o’clock. One of the most impressive features of the watch is the Moon Orbiter’s lugs. The articulated lugs are composed of an exclusive mechanical jack system that is primarily found in motorbikes. This new patented and innovative system ensures the wearers’ comfort whatever his wrist size.

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This 25-piece limited edition and its new Moon Orbiter Red Metal and black-PVD finish plays a major role in the brand’s strategy to make its key timepieces evolve and pursue the expansion of the Moon-DNA collection by allowing fans to be transported to far away galaxies.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: Moon Orbiter Red Metal

Reference: RJ.M.TO.MO.003.01
| Collection Moon-DNA | Universe AIR

Caliber
RJ3000-A
Mechanical self-winding movement – Flying tourbillon
Frequency 28,800 v/h
Jewelling 32 jewels
Power reserve 42 hours
Water resistance 3 atm (30 meters)
Functions
Hours and minutes at 3 o’clock,
flying tourbillon at 9 o’clock,
power reserve at 6 o’clock
Case
44, 5 x 48, 5 mm
Black PVD-coated steel case with elements from the Apollo 11 space shuttle.
Red gold fitted lugs with cylinder system for optimal wrist adjustment.
Dark grey dial containing Moon Dust with laser engraved “stellar-patterned”.
Red gold circular satin-brushed counters.  
Lugs Steel, fitted with cylinder system for optimal wrist adjustment, patented system
Case back Sapphire crystal
Dial
Dark grey dial containing Moon Dust with laser engraved “stellar-pattern” and integrated X-shaped traverses
Hours and minutes hands lacquered in red at 3 o’clock.
Red lacquered power reserve indication at 6 o’clock.
Flying tourbillon at 9 o’clock.
Hands
Rhodium and polished hours and minutes hands with red lacquer.
Red lacquered power reserve indication
Crown Steel screw-lock crown with black rubber
Strap 
Black alligator strap with pin buckle

Limited edition 25 pieces

*RJ-Romain Jerome reserves the right to change prices without prior notice.
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Ulysse Nardin – Classico Kruzenshtern Limited Edition















Ulysse NardinClassico Enamel Kruzenshtern Limited Edition NEW

Saluting the wondrous world of maritime history, Ulysse Nardin honors the Kruzenshtern in its new Classico Collection limited edition enamel cloisonné timepiece.

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Built in Germany in 1926 and originally known as the Padua, the barque, tall ship with its four masts was given to the USSR in 1946 as war reparation, and was integrated into the Soviet Baltic Fleet.

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Consequently, she was renamed Kruzenshtern after the 19th century Baltic German explorer in Russian service, Adam Johann Krusenstern. Her missions, journeys and services are vast, and today, she operates primarily as a training ship.

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To accurately portray her real-time appearance, Ulysse Nardin employed the intensely intricate enamel cloisonné technique – a discipline deeply valued by the manufacturer and its collectors.

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In this method, opaque or translucent colors are derived by mixing proportions of elements to achieve specific combinations, often kept a secret.

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Each section is divided by fine gold wire; more than 500mm of it is needed to make the cloisons. Every cloisonné dial requires 50 hours of artisan expertise and 26 processes to complete.

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Captured on its 40mm-diameter dial is a scene straight from the sea. With blue sky above and crashing waves beneath, the Kruzenshtern slices through the water with fortitude. Snow white sails blow in the breeze, holding onto their masts. Regal in depiction, the artistry is exemplary.

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Handcrafted from 18-karat rose and white gold and powered by the UN-815 caliber, a self-winding movement, the timepiece offers a Chronometer Certificate, a 42-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 50 meters.

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Ulysse Nardin is pleased to bring forth another stunning enamel wristwatch for its Classico Collection while paying homage to the treasured Kruzenshtern. Preserving tradition and shaping the future of watchmaking is the Ulysse Nardin way.

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Technical specifications

Model: Classico Kruzenshtern


Reference: 8150-111-2/KRUZ  18ct White Gold Alligator strap
Reference: 8156-111-2/KRUZ  18ct Rose Gold Alligator strap
Reference: 8156-111-8/KRUZ  18ct Rose Gold bracelet

Limited Edition: to 88 pieces

Movement:
Caliber 11½" UN-815,  

Chronometer COSC Certificate
25 jewels
Power reserve: Approximately 42 hours
Winding: Self-winding
Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case:
18ct Rose\
White Gold.  
Diameter: 40 mm
Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel
Crown: Water-resistant. 

Screw-down security crown.
Water-resistance: 50 m 
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: Open case back with sapphire crystal fixed with screws
Dial: Enamel cloisonné, "Kruzenshtern" motif
Strap/Bracelet: 

Alligator strap
Rose gold tang buckle

18 kt gold bracelet

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