Month: December 2013

Tambour Monogram Sun Tourbillon watch, unparalleled masterpiece, equipped with Louis Vuitton (La Fabrique du Temps) watchmaking workshop LV80 movement carefully crafted, and accompanied by familiar Complications: Tourbillon.
   In the center of the surface, two layers of splints placed parallel to each other are designed in the shape of three petals. With the rotation of the tourbillon, the four petals of LV Monogram appear and disappear. In addition, the automatic winding function makes it even more precious. The transparent sapphire cover on the case back makes every inch of exquisite design and craftsmanship.
   Without these beautiful and artistically unique watchmaking techniques, the Ms. Tambour Monogram Sun tourbillon watch would not be regarded as the best. A glimpse of the craftsmanship can be seen from the surface decorated with classic Louis Vuitton flowers.
   The carved mother-of-pearl is surrounded by snowflake-inlaid diamonds, like the stars of the sun. The snowflake-type diamond setting process randomly lays diamonds of different sizes, covering the surface of precious metals. From white and pink mother-of-pearl and white diamonds to blue and pink sapphires, the soft colors give the watch a refined and gentle temperament.

Lange GRAND COMPLICATION is an unprecedented collection of complex functions that upend all sentient beings, once again demonstrating the power of Saxony watchmakers to conquer the higher peaks of the watchmaking field with their undisputed creativity. Under the clear and easy-to-read enamel dial, this watch with the movement L1902 contains a large number of carefully modified parts, giving life to the most sophisticated functions of fine watchmaking: it can be a self-confidence and Small self-sounding ringing device, minute repeater device, dual chronograph with integral dial and 1/5 jumping seconds, and perpetual calendar with moon phase display.

    The development of GRAND COMPLICATION is a journey to explore the complexities of wristwatches. The result is a watch that excels in all aspects. This amazing masterpiece of machinery reflects the talents of the pioneers of the Lange dynasty and brings together the superb skills of today’s watchmakers.
Unique pure music
 Two hand-crafted gongs bring the charming charm of the minute repeater, as well as the hour and quarter clock. GRAND COMPLICATION is equipped with a beeping device, which automatically indicates the time in the large or small self-sounding mode. When set to the large self-sounding mode, the watch will first use the bass gong to make the hour report every 15 minutes, and then the two gongs will ring twice for the quarter clock. When set to the small self-song mode, the two gongs will sound once to three times every quarter of an hour. At the beginning of each hour, the bass gong will sound for hours.

 It is no coincidence that the big self-sounding function is regarded as one of the most challenging of all the complexities in watchmaking. This function relies entirely on the coordination of sophisticated installations made by talented and experienced watchmakers from the highest quality materials. ‘Flexible and stable’ is the principle of the interaction between moving parts. The precision of the operation of the parts allows the watch to sound accurately and to produce unparalleled pure music.
 The beeping device is driven by one of the three main barrels, which are wound with a crown. Turning the crown clockwise tightens the clockwork and the chronograph. The beeper barrel is wound in a counterclockwise direction. Slide the starting device on the side of the case. The minute repeater function will tell the time with two gongs as required: the hourly time signal will be indicated by a low tone, the quarterly time signal will be a double tone, and the minute time signal will be a high tone. Taking 7:52 as an example, the sounds are seven low-pitched beeps, three double-pitched beeps, and seven high-pitched beeps.
Accurate to one-fifth of a second
 GRAND COMPLICATION’s chronograph is a single-button type with dual chase hands and 1/5 seconds skip function. This rare extra feature makes stop time accurate to a fifth of a second. When the chronograph is started, the blue steel hand on the lower dial completes one operation with five jumps on its five-second scale. As a result, the pointer jumps precisely at the 2.5 Hz balance wheel.
Gold chronograph hands and blue-steel double-track hands with stop lap time are moved on the central main dial. When the button set between 1 o’clock and 2 o’clock is pressed, the two hands move together with the 1/5 second hand. Each time the sweeping hand completes the operation, the dial hand at the 12 o’clock position advances by one space.
 When the button set between 10 o’clock and 11 o’clock is pressed, the blue steel double-tracking hand will stop to indicate the lap time, and the gold chronograph hand will continue to run. When the button on the left side of the case is pressed again, the double-tracking hand will immediately catch up and align with the chronograph hand. When the right button is pressed, all four chronograph hands stop. Press the button again to redial them to zero. The two column wheels, each responsible for the chronograph and chasing hands, use traditional technology to control the two devices accurately and reliably.
Perpetual and accurate perpetual calendar
 The perpetual calendar system displays the Gregorian calendar. The perpetual calendar not only recognizes the number of days in all months of the calendar, but also understands that there are only 29 days in February in a leap year. The series needs to be adjusted by one day by 2100. This is because the Gregorian calendar specifically stipulates that if a year can be divided by 100, that year is not a leap year. The number of days in each month is programmed into a grooved 48-stage gear, which is mechanically sampled by the date conversion lever. The deeper the sampling groove, the fewer days in the month. Another feature of the perpetual calendar is that it advances all displays at midnight, except for the moon phase. The calendar display is set at 9 o’clock, 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock. The sub dial on the left displays the day of the week, the month in the four-year cycle is displayed on the top, and the date is displayed on the right. The upper part of the 1/5 jumping stopwatch dial is a solid blue gold enamel moon phase plate, which accurately reflects the moon’s aspiration period.
Geneva International Haute Horlogerie 2013:

Among the many outstanding flight teams working with Breitling, the Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori and the French Air Force Patrouille de France aerobatic demonstration team Status matters. Breitling has launched two limited edition watches to explain its deep friendship with the two teams.

Breitling Limited Edition Chronomat 44 ‘Frecce Tricolori’

 Breitling launches the Chronomat 44 ‘Frecce Tricolori’, the ultimate chronograph watch, paying tribute to the classic prototype watch created for the ‘Three Arrows’ aerobatic team, and continues to write the Chronomat The glorious history. In 1983, the aerobatic team belonging to the Italian Air Force chose Breitling to mark its official watch with the ‘B’ logo. A year later, it was based on this extraordinary aviation timepiece that Breitling launched the famous mechanical chronograph

 ‘Chronomat’ will later become the brand’s flagship model. Today, to commemorate this profound cooperation, Breitling once again draws inspiration from the official “Three-Color Arrow” watch, launching a limited edition of 1,000 “Tri-color Arrow” edition chronograph watches, which are uniquely designed to give it The style of an independent king. The ‘Three Arrows’ flying team logo on the black dial is eye-catching, and the ten Aermacchi trainers on the bottom of the table are exquisitely carved. The extremely sturdy stainless steel case and black rubber die-cut digital bezel are alternately treated with finely polished edges and frosted satin tops, and are water-resistant to 500 meters (1,650 feet). The watch is equipped with Breitling’s own 01 movement, certified by the Swiss Official Observatory (COSC), which is the ultimate guarantee for its accurate timing, ruggedness and extraordinary performance.

【Technical Parameters】
Movement: Breitling’s own 01 movement, certified by the Swiss Official Observatory (COSC), self-winding, high swing frequency of 28,800 per hour, 47 gem bearings, power reserve of more than 70 hours; timing accuracy of 1/4 second, equipped with 30-minute and 12-hour cumulative timer; calendar display.
Case: stainless steel; water-resistant to 500 meters (50 atmospheres / 1,650 feet); screw-in crown and safety chronograph button; unidirectional ratchet-shaped rotating bezel; curved sapphire crystal, anti-glare treatment on both sides; Diameter: 44 mm.
Dial: Onyx black.
Strap / Bracelet: Diver Pro III deep diving rubber strap (with Breitling brand signature), Pilot pilot steel bracelet.

 Breitling Ultimate Chronograph ‘Paris Patrol’ Limited Edition
 (Chronomat 44 ‘Patrouille de France’)

At the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the French Air Force ‘France Patrol’ aerobatic flight demonstration team, Breitling specially launched a commemorative edition of the ultimate chronograph watch limited to 600 pieces. The blue dial is decorated with the flying team logo, which contrasts with the blue rubber die-cut numbers inlaid on the bezel; the bottom of the case is engraved with the 60th anniversary logo of the fleet; the case and bezel are frosted with satin tops and edges Alternate processing of fine polishing; Breitling homemade 01 movement certified by the Swiss Official Astronomical Observatory (COSC); waterproof to 500 meters (1,650 feet). The limited edition Chronomat 44 ‘Patrouille de France’ of Breitling’s ultimate chronograph watch pays tribute to admirable merit, courage and precision with outstanding performance.

【Technical Parameters】
Movement: Breitling’s own 01 movement, certified by the Swiss Official Observatory (COSC), self-winding, high swing frequency of 28,800 per hour, 47 gem bearings, power reserve of more than 70 hours; timing accuracy of 1/4 second, equipped with 30-minute and 12-hour cumulative timer; calendar display.
Case: stainless steel; water-resistant to 500 meters (50 atmospheres / 1,650 feet); screw-in crown and safety chronograph button; unidirectional ratchet-shaped rotating bezel; curved sapphire crystal, anti-glare treatment on both sides; Diameter: 44 mm.
Dial: blue.
Strap / Bracelet: Rubber strap, Pilot stainless steel bracelet.

July 8, 2019: Accompanied by Jaeger-LeCoultre Global Ambassador Benedict Cumberbatch, Jaeger-LeCoultre invited guests to attend the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, London The grand celebration dinner with the theme of ‘exquisite core, the art of time’, experienced the 186 years of glorious watchmaking history of the Jaeger-LeCoultre workshop. Founded by King George III of the United Kingdom in 1768, the Royal College of Art is an independent institution led by outstanding artists and architects. It has a mission to speak for art and artists, and promotes the development of visual arts through exhibitions, education, training and debate.

Jaeger-LeCoultre hosts a grand gala dinner with the theme of ‘Exquisite Core, Art of Time’ during the Summer Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts in London

  A ‘Letter From Letters’ by Benedict Cumberbatch, Juliet Stevenson, Ellie Bamber and Clarke Peters (LettersLive) Reading aloud pushed the party to a climax. The Letter Reading Session is a charity event that invites world-class artists to enter the stage, recite historical letters on the spot and add personal interpretations, thereby demonstrating the power of literature.

(From left to right) British actress Ellie Bamber, Jaeger-LeCoultre Global Ambassador Benedict Cumberbatch, Jaeger-LeCoultre Global CEO Catherine Rénier, and American actor Clark Peter Clarke Peters Attends Dinner

  Jaeger-LeCoultre watches displayed at the evening include the new masterpiece of the timepiece, which was stunningly presented at the 2019 Geneva International Horological Fair, MasterGrandeTraditionGyrotourbillonWestminsterPerpétuel. The fine watchmaking craftsmanship is combined with the convenient and practical modern wearing concept. This watch is equipped with a miniaturized multi-axis ball tourbillon, and a hammer and patented crystal gong specially designed for playing Westminster Bell Music, which truly reproduces the time clock of the famous Westminster Big Ben in London, England. The new design is equipped with a one-minute constant force mechanical device as a second source of power to provide constant power to the tourbillon, further improving the accuracy of the jumping needle indication time and the minute repeater.

Jaeger-LeCoultre MasterGrandeTraditionGyrotourbillonWestminsterPerpétuel Super Traditional Master Series Ball Tourbillon Westminster Zhongle Perpetual Calendar Watch

  Also displayed on the same table is the MasterGrandeTraditionRépétitionMinutesPerpétuelle Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Watch, equipped with a new spiral gong, using an innovative mechanism different from the common flat layout of the gong, to redesign the gong in thickness and space The antique self-sounding pocket watch has a rich and pleasant sound. MasterGrandeTraditionRépétitionMinutesPerpétuelle Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater watch with a new case, composed of more than 80 hand-retouched parts, equipped with automatic winding device and perpetual calendar function, without manual winding.

Jaeger-LeCoultre MasterGrandeTraditionRépétitionMinutesPerpétuelle Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater

  The Royal College of Art has been a collection of fine arts for more than 250 years, including many world-class art collections, including the only Michelangelo marble sculpture in the UK. Tonight, it will be the ideal place to appreciate Jaeger-LeCoultre’s masterpieces, to experience Jaeger-LeCoultre’s exquisite craftsmanship and the unique charm of detail.

Royal College of Art London