Thursday, November 30, 2017

TAG HEUER – HERITAGE AUTAVIA Heuer-02 Chronograph 42


TAG HEUERHERITAGE AUTAVIA Heuer-02 Chronograph 42 mm

TAG Heuer AUTAVIA
Return of an icon

The Autavia, the legendary driver's chronograph from the Sixties beloved of collectors, is making a comeback in 2017.

A contraction of AUTomobile and AVIAtion, its name is synonymous with its rotating bezel, its large snailed counters and the exemplary legibility of its black and white. Created in 1962, this iconic model celebrates its 55th anniversary in the form of a neo-retro successor featuring updated functions and a proprietary movement.

Modern yet faithful to its roots, the new generation Autavia channels the spirit of the golden age of motor racing. As innovative as the original, this contemporary model is the result of an interactive campaign called the "Autavia Cup" run in 2016: from a choice of 16 vintage models, more than 50,000 web users voted for a reissue of the Autavia "Rindt" worn by the famous F1 driver Jochen Rindt.

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•    Rebirth of the Autavia, the first wrist chronograph with a rotating bezel designed by Jack Heuer in 1962.
•    A watch worn by the best-known racing drivers of the 1960s and 1970s: Jochen Rindt, Mario Andretti, Jo Siffert, Clay Regazzoni…
•    A contraction of AUTomobile and AVIAtion, a name taken from the first dash counter for racing cars and aircraft created by Heuer in 1933.
•    The interpretation of an icon coveted by collectors, combining the spirit of 1960s motor racing with contemporary functions.
•    A design inspired by the Autavia "Rindt" from 1966, worn by the legendary F1 champion Jochen Rindt.
•    Voted for by web users from among 16 historic models during the "Autavia Cup",
an unprecedented interactive online campaign hosted in 2016.
•    A black rotating bezel, three large, snailed white counters, robust lines and perfect legibility inspired by the original model.
•    Larger 42 mm diameter, water resistant to 100 metres, date aperture at 6 o'clock and Heuer-02 proprietary self-winding chronograph movement for the new model.
•    See Now, Buy Now: Avant-garde right up to distribution, available as of today: TAG Heuer leads the way in the world of avant-garde luxury watchmaking as the first watch brand to apply the "See now, buy now" fast fashion concept. As of today, the watches will be on sale in TAG Heuer boutiques, from a selection of retailers, or available for delivery via the brand's online webstore.
•    At the occasion of this launch, TAG Heuer is also selling the book “Autavia – Story of an Icon”, which will allow the reader to immerse himself in the history and heritage of this legendary watch.


Motor racing in the blood

Much more than a reissue of an iconic model, the new generation Autavia embodies a respect for the authentic world of motor racing and its roots, harnessing technology to improve functionality – TAG Heuer's signature accuracy. New execution, modern functions, a contemporary mechanism. An enduring, legendary style, coveted by fans of vintage chronographs with a rugged appeal. The watch of 1960s F1 heroes. Legendary figures running on kerosene, tobacco and adrenaline. The Autavia will always embody this exhilarating world in which everything can change in a second.

Winning features

The Autavia's comeback is the result of a unique collaborative campaign — the "Autavia Cup" — held in the spring of 2016. The principle: to consult the brand's community of fans and collectors and to talk to connoisseurs, offering them the opportunity to choose the historic model that would inspire the rebirth of the Autavia.

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Web users voted for their favourite from among 16 first generation (1960s) Autavias.
More than 50,000 votes were registered over two rounds, resulting in four finalists and one overall winner: the famous Autavia Ref. 2446 Mark 3, designed in 1966. It was named the "Rindt", in honour of the celebrated Formula 1 champion Jochen Rindt, on whose wrist it was a semi-permanent fixture.

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To revive a cherished watch in consultation with its admirers: an innovative, collaborative project demonstrating TAG Heuer's commitment to and respect for these true devotees and advisors par excellence. An impressive response on social media resulting in the rebirth of the winning model, the Autavia "Rindt". Based on the second execution of the case, with a refined bezel, bevelled horns, a black dial, three white counters, straight hands and polished steel baton indexes with luminescent inserts, this iconic piece bears all the hallmarks of a winner. Its "ambassador", Jochen Rindt, one of history's greatest F1 drivers, actively contributed to its renown.

Updated codes

More imposing than its ancestor — 42 mm in diameter compared to 39 in the 1960s — with a 12-hour graduated bezel and a new Heuer-02 calibre proprietary chronograph movement, the latest generation Autavia carries the DNA and aesthetic codes of the original, updated for today's market. Its functions are tailored to modern requirements: a self-winding calibre, power reserve of 80 hours, date at 6 o'clock, water resistance to 100 metres. In black aluminium, the bidirectional notched bezel encircles a black dial with three white snailed counters in an optimal layout. A legible, balanced display with hands and applique indexes in steel coated with beige Super-LumiNova®.

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A future collector's item, the new generation Autavia stays true to the simple, robust lines of its ancestor. A retro look updated with touches of modernity, grounded in the real world. "Mushroom" push-pieces, a ridged crown, the Heuer logo and a distressed calfskin leather strap for a vintage feel.

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A contemporary twist is revealed in the addition of a date aperture and a sapphire case-back. Like the patina of a vintage watch, the luminescent coating has a beige tint, in harmony with the strap stitching. The studied neo-retro style encompasses the minute track subdivisions, employing the "1/3-2/3" ergonomic rule of the era created by Jack Heuer to enhance legibility and accuracy.

A plus for purists

The inscription "Heuer-02" above the date aperture references one of the major innovations of this contemporary model: its proprietary movement, the new Heuer-02 chronograph calibre, with 4 Hz frequency for a power reserve of 80 hours. Just 6.9 mm thick, this self-winding movement comprises 233 components, a pillar wheel and a vertical clutch. Featuring traditional finishes visible through the sapphire case-back, this TAG Heuer proprietary mechanism offers maximum space for the counters on the dial side, resulting in a visual balance and perfect legibility.

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Devotees of the original Autavia have already fallen under the spell of this neo-retro generation. Its motor racing heritage, its imposing features and its iconic character have been preserved with care and respect. Optimal proportions, typography, counter finishes, legibility and the power of the rotating bezel. It's all there.

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And for the purists, a choice of wristlet: a distressed brown calfskin leather strap with ecru stitching or a Sixties-inspired 7-row steel "beads of rice" bracelet. The Autavia transports its wearer into the stylistic world of the post-war boom years and its mercurial characters.

The roots of the Autavia

To better understand the motoring roots of the Autavia, let's take a quick look back at its history. In 1933, Heuer designed the first dash counter for racing cars and aircraft: the Autavia chronograph. The name was a contraction of AUTomobile and AVIAtion - as ingenious an invention as the model's timekeeping functions. Three decades later, in 1962, Jack Heuer, the fourth generation head of the company, created his first wrist sports chronograph. Its innovative signature: a rotating bezel. The Autavia name was reborn with this new, complete and extensive range. In the catalogue until 1986, its numerous executions were extremely successful, remaining to this day among the most sought-after collector's chronographs.

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For many, the Autavia is far more symbolic of the automotive side than aviation.
Its ambassadors were the greatest Formula 1 drivers of the 1960s and 1970s: Jo Siffert, Mario Andretti, Jochen Rindt, Derek Bell, Clay Regazzoni, Gilles Villeneuve, Jacky Ickx, Emerson Fittipaldi, Graham Hill, Mario Andretti, Björn Waldegård and even Steve McQueen wore the model. At the time, the Autavia was an essential accessory for champions. Aside from cigarette manufacturers, Jack Heuer was the first Formula 1 sponsor. With his keen interest in cars and a remarkable flair for marketing, this visionary strengthened the ties between the watch brand and motor sport. Worn by F1 champions, the Autavia became an icon of a sexy, thrilling and dangerous world. The drivers were sources of fascination, at a time when motor racing provoked a heady mix of euphoria and suspense. The excitement was inflamed by an acute sense of danger: out on the track, cocooned in their cars, drivers gambled with their lives. An extremely dangerous sport; a chillingly short life expectancy. Driven by forces of nature alive with a fiery impulse. Living intensely, without calculation, taking risks... these stars, who shone so very brightly, chose the Autavia for its versatile character, its robustness and its reliability. They turned it into a symbol.

A multifaceted icon

An iconic model is often distinctive for its bold, unique design. By contrast, the Autavia made its name thanks to its numerous variants. Two or three counters, different scales on the bezel, a GMT model, a diving version and military variants… its multiple facets bewitched collectors. The original Autavia was a classic, dressed almost entirely in black and white. It took on more colours in the 1970s, echoing the trend for the cars of the era. Over 55 years, the design of this historic chronograph has undergone constant evolution in line with fashion and technological innovations. Out of respect for its ancestors, the new Autavia is much more than a replica of a retro watch. It revives the past and roots it firmly in the present.

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Technical details

Reference   
  • CBE2110.FC8226 with brown strap
  • CBE2110.BA0687 with 7-row steel "Grains of rice" bracelet
Movement
Calibre Heuer 02 Manufacture - automatic chronograph with date

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Frequence: 28’800 Vibrations Per Hour / 4 Hertz
Diameter: 31.0 mm
Total Height: 6.95 mm
33 Jewels
Power Reserve: 75 Hours
Components: 168
Display Features: Hour, Minutes ; Date;
Central Chronograph Second Hand;
12 Hour Chronograph Counter At 9 O’clock;
30 Minute Chronograph Counter At 3 O’clock;
Permanent Second Counter At 6 O’clock
Mechanical Features:
Column Wheel; Circular Oscillating Weight; Vertical Clutch; Single Barrel
Case
Diameter: 42 mm – in polished steel
Polished steel horns with 2 facets
Notched black aluminium bezel with hour gradations, bidirectional rotation
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflection coating and fluted steel crown
Polished steel mushroom push-buttons and sapphire case-back
Dial
Black opaline - date window at 6 o'clock
Three white snailed counters:
  • Chronograph minute counter at 3 o'clock
  • Chronograph hour counter at 9 o'clock
  • Small seconds counter at 6 o'clock
Rhodium-plated applique indices, with polished and satin-finished top,
with beige SuperLuminova™ highlights and minute track
Rhodium-plated beige SuperLuminova™ hour and minute hands
Black varnished chronograph hands
White varnished chronograph seconds hand
"Heuer" logo and "AUTAVIA" inscription at 12 o'clock,
"HEUER-02" inscription at 6 o'clock
Water-resistance: 100 metres
Strap
In vintage brown calfskin leather with ecru top-stitching
Polished pin buckle with Heuer logo

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PR Coordinator: cecile.luisier@tagheuer.com – M. +41 79 579 74 66
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Wednesday, November 29, 2017

BLANCPAIN – VILLERET Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel Edition

BLANCPAINVILLERET Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel Platinum 45 mm Unique Piece

Blancpain is delighted to present its new one-of-a-kind
interpretation of the
Chinese Calendar watch

Blancpain is introducing a new one-piece limited edition of its world-exclusive wristwatch equipped with a traditional Chinese calendar. On this occasion, this exceptional new timepiece is adorned with a green grand feu enamel dial crafted using the champlevé technique.

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The "Traditional Chinese Calendar" watch by Blancpain is based on fundamental principles established for millennia and profoundly rooted in Chinese tradition. On its fascinating dial, the hours, minutes and the Gregorian calendar rub shoulders with the main indications of the Chinese calendar: traditional double-hour indexes, day, month with indication of leap months and zodiac signs. The moon phases, a key element in Blancpain complete calendars, are also presented and play a particularly important role in this model, given the link between the lunar cycle and traditional Chinese months.

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Contrary to the Gregorian solar calendar which uses the solar day as the base unit, the traditional Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, meaning a solar calendar with the lunar cycle (29.53059 days) as its base unit. Since a year comprising 12 lunar months (354.36707 days) is approximately 11 days too short compared with the tropical or solar year (365.24219 days), a leap month is sometimes added to preserve the match with the cycle of the seasons. Given that each month of the Chinese calendar, including the leap months, begins on the day of the new moon, its length is either 29 or 30 days. This means that when a year comprises a leap month, this 13-month year will be longer than the tropical year. On the contrary, when there is no leap month, the year of 12 lunar months is shorter than the tropical year. This distinctive feature is the reason behind the variable date of the Chinese New Year.

A unique green dial

After models with white, black and red enamel dials, Blancpain is delighted to present a dial graced with jade green grand feu champlevé enamel on a white gold base. The enamel grand feu plate of this special model features a pure emerald-like green color, which pays tribute to the elegance and nobility of Oriental aesthetics. The introduction of this unique piece demonstrates Blancpain’s savoir-faire in uniting technical sophistication and aesthetic refinement, as well as the brand’s consistent pursuit of craftsmanship.

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The 45 mm-diameter platinum case is fitted with a crown adorned with a rose-cut diamond and comprises five integrated under-lug correctors serving to adjust the indications. The gold oscillating weight decorated using the champlevé technique is also enameled with the Wu Xing pictogram in the middle representing the five elements. It features the classic signature attributes of the Villeret collection: its double-stepped shape; a grand feu enamel dial with a chapter ring composed of gold appliques along with indications transferred before the firing process; the main hands shaped like slightly hollowed leaves; and the blued steel Gregorian date pointer appearing in the traditional serpentine form.

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The 39-jewel self-winding Calibre 3638 powering this calendar watch and ensuring a seven-day power reserve comprises more than 450 parts, whereas a tourbillon movement is usually composed of only 200 parts. Its complexity stems as much from the number of indications to be displayed as from the irregular nature of their cycles.

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The hours, minutes and the Gregorian calendar are presented in the center. The counter at 12 o’clock indicates the double-hour numerals and symbols (24-hour cycle); while the one at 3 o’clock shows the elements and the celestial stems (10-year cycle).

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The month of the Chinese calendar (12-month cycle), its date (30-day cycle) and the leap month indicator appear at 9 o’clock, while a 12 o’clock aperture reveals the zodiac sign of the year in progress (12-year cycle); and the moon phases are displayed at 6 o’clock.

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Technical data

Model: VILLERET Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel Edition

References:  00888-3431-55B - Platinum - Unique Piece

Complications
Traditional Chinese Calendar   
Moon phases   
Specificities
  • Gregorian calendar
  • Oscillating weight set with a Madagascar ruby
  • Secured movement
  • Under-lug correctors
Case
Platinum, crown set with a Madagascar ruby
Case thickness:     15.00 mm
Case diameter:     45.00 mm
Water resistance:     3.00 bar
Between horns:     23.00 mm
Sapphire back
Engraved on the - "Chinese Calendar - Unique Piece"
Dial
Full fired enamel
Green grand feu champlevé enamel
Movement
Calibre 3638
Reference:   3638   
Self-winding
Calibre thickness:     8.30 mm
Calibre diameter:     32.00 mm
Power reserve in hours:     168
Jewels:     36
3 mainspring barrels
Secured movement
Titanium free sprung balance with gold regulation screws
Components:     464
Strap/Bracelet
Alligator lined with alzavel
Black color strap
Platinum folding clasp

Limited edition of Unique Piece

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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

IWC – INGENIEUR Chronograph “Tribute to Nico Rosberg” Edition


















IWC SchaffhausenINGENIEUR Chronograph “Tribute to Nico Rosberg” Gold Special Edition

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IWC HONOURS WORLD CHAMPION 
FORMULA ONE DRIVER
NICO ROSBERG WITH SPECIAL EDITION

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Schaffhausen, 14 September 2017 – IWC Schaffhausen has released the Ingenieur Chronograph­ “Tribute to Nico Rosberg” to honour the world champion FORMULA ONE driver Nico Rosberg. 

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The IWC-manufactured chronograph with an 18-carat red gold case was designed by Rosberg in collab­ oration with Christian Knoop, Creative Director at IWC Schaffhausen. A special feature of this watch is its see-through sapphire-glass back, which is printed with the “NICO” lettering from Rosberg’s helmet.

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Limited to 23 watches worldwide, the Ingenieur Chrono­graph “Tribute to Nico Rosberg” (Ref. IW380805) re-calls Rosberg’s 23 Grand Prix wins.

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The case is made of 18-carat red gold, the dial is slate-coloured and the hands are gold-plated. The watch is driven by an IWC-manufac-tured 69375 calibre, a robust chronograph movement with a column-wheel design.

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The bidirectional pawl-winding system generates a power reserve of 46 hours. An elegant sports watch, the Ingenieur is fitted with a grey calfskin strap. As a real highlight, the see-through sapphire-glass back is printed with the emblematic “NICO” lettering.

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The Ingenieur Chronograph “Tribute to Nico Rosberg” will be available in IWC boutiques and from authorized IWC retailers from December 2017. It is priced at CHF 22,500.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model:  INGENIEUR Chronograph “Tribute to Nico Rosberg” Special Edition

REF. IW380805
Limited to 23 watches

FEATURES
Mechanical chronograph movement
– Automatic pawl-winding system
– Date display
– Stopwatch function with hours, minutes and seconds
– Small hacking seconds
– Luminescent elements on hands and dial
– Screw-in crown
Special NICO” lettering printed on the back
– See-through sapphire-glass back
Limited to 23 watches

MOVEMENT
IWC-manufactured calibre 69375
Frequency: 28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
Jewels: 33
Power reserve 46 h
Winding Automatic Chronograph

WATCH
Materials - 18-carat red gold
Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 15 mm
Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
See-through sapphire glass back
Special NICO” lettering printed on the back
Case-back ring, engraved with “IWC - Edition Tribute to Nico Rosberg XX /23
Screw-in crown
Water-resistant: 12 bar 
DIAL
Slate-coloured dial
Gold-plated hands
Luminescent elements on hands and dial
STRAP
Grey leather strap.
Titanium  folding clasp

Limited Edition  to only 23 pieces

Price: 22,500 CHF

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Monday, November 27, 2017

MONTBLANC – 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Bronze 44 Edition



















MONTBLANC1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Bronze 44 Limited Edition


A celebration of vintage style – the Montblanc 
1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Edition 100

Montblanc’s watchmaking expertise goes back to 1858, the year Minerva was founded in Villeret, Switzerland. Since its inception, the Manufacture has been renowned as one of Switzerland’s most revered specialists in chronometric functions for precise time measuring. Over the last decade, Montblanc has been exploring Minerva's incredible heritage, finding inspiration in historical functions, mechanics and design codes.

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Paying tribute to the iconic Minerva chronographs from the 1930s, the Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Limited Edition 100 captures all the spirit of Montblanc’s past in a contemporary vintage way with a 44 mm case made of bronze. Through this alloy, Montblanc combines traditional Swiss artisanal watchmaking with a genuine material from watchmaking history. Particular attention has been paid to researching the perfect alloy of bronze that will evolve with its owner by developing its own unique, uniform and attractive patina over the years.

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For the first time, the timepiece comes with a retro-vintage dial in salmon-colour featuring a sunray finishing reminiscent of historical Minerva timepieces that had dials of this distinctive colour. Completing the design, the Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Limited Edition 100 features large historical luminescent cathedral-shaped hands with a cloisonné design, blued chronograph and second hands for utmost refinement and better readability, luminescent Arabic numerals, a classic minute railway track and the original Montblanc logo from the 1930s era with its historical font and the emblem of the Mont Blanc Mountain.

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At the heart of the timepiece lies the traditional manual monopusher chronograph, the MB M16.29, with a column wheel mechanism, horizontal coupling, chronograph bridge in a "V" shape and a large screwed balance wheel with a frequency of 18,000 semi oscillations per hour. Designed in a large "pocket watch" style, the calibre MB M16.29 has been inspired by the original Minerva calibre 17.29, developed for pocket watches and wristwatches in the 1930s.

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It features hand-made Côtes de Genève stripes, circular graining and red gold-coloured components, offering a look that matches perfectly the bronze alloy and the salmon-coloured dial. As with all the historical calibres, one of the movement’s components is shaped into the form of the Minerva arrow to pay tribute to the Manufacture's heritage.

Completing the aesthetics, the timepiece is equipped with a vintage cognac-aged alligator strap made by the artisans at the Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence and fitted with a satin-finish bronze- plated buckle.


For utmost reliability and performance, the Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Limited Edition 100 has been rigorously tested by the Montblanc Laboratory Test 500.

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Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Limited Edition 100

Ident. 117064

Movement:
Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB M16.29

Type of movement: Manually wound monopusher chronograph with tachymeter scale
Chronograph:
Monopusher with column-wheel and horizontal coupling
Dimensions: Diameter = 38.4 mm; height = 6.3 mm
Number of components: 252
Number of rubies: 22
Power reserve: Approx. 50 hours
Balance: Screw balance, diameter = 14.5 mm; moment of inertia = 59 mgcm2
Frequency: 18,000 A/h (2.5 Hz)
Hairspring: With Phillips terminal curve
Plate: Red gold-plated (4N) German silver with circular graining on both sides
Bridges: Red gold-plated (4N) German silver with “Côtes de Genève
Going-train: Gold-plated, faceted arms, diamond polished surfaces
Displays:
  • Hours and minutes from the center.
  • Small seconds at “9 o’clock”.
  • Chronograph’s elapsed-seconds hand from the dial’s center.
  • Counter for 30 elapsed minutes at “3 o’clock”. 
  • Tachymeter scale.
Habillage
Case:
Special alloy of bronze
Crystal: Scratch-resistant, domed sapphire and antireflective crystal
Back: Screwed titanium bronze-plated case back with inset pane of sapphire crystal.
Dimensions: Diameter = 44 mm; height = 13.15 mm
Watertightness: 3 bar
Crown: Bronze with Montblanc emblem in raised relief
Push-piece: Chronograph monopusher integrated in the crown
Dial:
Salmon-coloured dial with beige Arabic numerals with Super-LumiNova® coating,
18K red gold-plated luminescent hour-hand and minute-hand,
blued chronograph and second hands, historical Montblanc emblem at 12 o’clock,
tachymeter scale on the external part of the dial
Wristband:
Vintage cognac-aged alligator-skin with beige stitching and satin-finish bronze-plated buckle

  • Limited Edition: Edition of 100 pieces

Certified by the Montblanc Performance Test 500

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Saturday, November 25, 2017

BREITLING – Chronoliner B04 Gold 46mm Edition



BREITLINGCHRONOLINER B04 Gold 46mm Limited Edition
Ticking to long-haul time
The “flight captain’s chronograph” takes off in an exclusive new 250-piece limited-edition version. Its signature features are an 18K gold case, blue dial and ceramic bezel, as well as a Manufacture Breitling Caliber B04 endowed with an extremely functional dual timezone system.

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Accurately measuring flight times while juggling with times around the world: such is the mission of the new Chronoliner B04.

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To power this instrument attired in an elegant blue and gold livery, Breitling has chosen its Manufacture Breitling Caliber B04, featuring revolutionary user friendliness and being officially chronometer-certified by the COSC.

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The main hours hand is adjusted to local time by simply pulling out the crown and turning it either way in one-hour increments – without losing any precision in terms of the minutes and automatically adjusting the date in either direction. Meanwhile, the red-tipped hand keeps track of home time in 24-hour mode, thereby serving to distinguish between day and night.

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The ultra-hard, scratch-resistant ceramic rotating bezel equipping this aviation chronograph with its timeless look displays a third timezone, also in 24-hour mode. Just the ticket for a long-haul flight around the world.

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Technical Data

Model: CHRONOLINER B04 Red Gold 46mm

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Reference: RB046116|C972|276S|R20D.3

Boutique Limited Editions: 100 pieces

Movement
Selfwinding mechanical, 2nd & 3rd timezones (24 hr)
Caliber:   Breitling B04 (Manufacture)
Power reserve:     Min. 70 hrs
Chronograph:     1/4th second, 30 minutes, 12 hours
Vibration:     28,800 v.p.h
Jewel:    47 jewels
Calendar:  Dial aperture
Case
Red Gold (Limited)
Back:     Screwed in Special engraved caseback
Water resistance:     100 m (330 ft)
Bezel:     Bidirectional blue ceramic bezel
Crown:     Non screw-locked, two gaskets
Crystal:     Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Dial    Blue
Dimensions
Diameter:     46.00 mm
Thickness:     16.85 mm
Weight (without strap):  126.48 gr.
Strap
Rubber Aero Classic (Blue), Ocean Classic
Interhorn width:  24/20 mm
Buckle:    Safety folding clasp

Limited Edition: 250 pieces

Price:   34 600,00


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