December...

Is in the books, and December does nothing to really establish what the new "new" is in watch sales.

Courtesy of the FH

Now on the one hand, the numbers are still trending upwards, but leveling off a wee bit.  But what remains baffling is the continual slipping of the numbers in the second largest market, the US.

Hong Kong
233.6
+11.8%
14.0%
USA
162.0
-9.5%
9.7%


So what does this really mean?  Well, the grey market is a big part of the problem.  This is complicated because many of the brands directly supply them.  So it's a little bit like the father lamenting his son's overdose while he (the father) is selling heroin out of his home office ; )

The second problem is the retailer.  The honest ones have been burned too many times.  When you walk into one of the largest, most well-known retail locations in the area and they say things like:

"Thank God for the second-hand market", it makes it very clear that the perception of the majority of people out there potentially buying a watch feel that they are being screwed if they pay full price, so they will either go "gently used", or grey market.  

Then there are the retailers out there who have decided that they are better served by putting on black hats and becoming conduits for the grey market.  In fairness, you can't really blame them.  Because the single greatest irony in all of this is that Americans ARE buying watches, just not in the traditional ways.


So no offense, but you can't know about a market from thousands of miles away, and if your only answer is to send Swiss management to manage an area that they are unfamiliar with, turn over staff, and frustrate retail partners, and when that doesn't work, you then flood the grey market with your surplus product via parallel markets (trans shipping through Hong Kong and other ports)?  You shouldn't still wonder why a handful of brands continue to dominate the market space and you keep not getting any traction here. 

Doing Good! Something Bolder...

Introducing Bolder Watches -

Courtesy of Bolder Watches

This is a very, very quick introduction to a very, very cool idea!  We love charitable actions here at Tempus Fugit, and here is something new to add to the list!

Bolder offers a very well thought out design, at a very aggressive price point - WITH a charitable component to (if I have understood it correctly) to benefit the work of Save the Children.

When you order your watch, you are presented with the following options:

Choose Where Our Profit Goes*   

 

You then make the determination of what percentage of profit goes to benefit Save The Children:

 

10%

25%

50%

75%

90%

100% 

 

Stay tuned, there is more about this to come!

Wrapping Up a Week with the Orion Field Standard

One of the real pleasures of writing this blog is that from time to time you get to tell an interesting story.

Courtesy of the Orion Watch Project

Nick Harris gradually came to the conclusion that he wanted to not only be a watch "tinkerer", but rather a full-fledged watch maker. This began, as it often does, with a family heirloom being passed down to him.  In this case, an Omega that had a lot of sentimental value, but only provided the right time twice a day as it was missing a few "minor" parts - the crown and stem.  While the watch ran, without those two items, it was a bit of challenge to set the correct time ; )

What started as a desire to restore his inheritance morphed into a passion that has now taken Mr. Harris to school to train full time as a watch maker.  And in the little spare time that he does have, he has launched the Orion Watch Project to not only help explore his design ideas and sharpen his skills, but to help pay for his school expenses as well.  My understanding is that the majority of the assembly work is undertaken by Mr. Harris.

But back to the watch -

 
The Field Standard's case measures 38 mm in diameter and is made of sand blasted stainless steel.  The case features a rather prominent crown guard as well as a very prominent, very tactile screw-down crown.  Per Orion, it is rated to be water resistant to 100 meters.

 
The crown operated very smoothly, making time and date adjustment and winding from a dead stop a breeze.
 
The dial is black, with 12 large indices as well as an interior set with a military time scale on the interior of the dial, with a very prominent, very legible date window at 3 o'clock.

The cathedral hands are a good match for the watch, and the second hand is made even more visible with a red tip.  The hands are filled with lume, providing quite decent readability in dim light.

The case back is solid steel, and was (I am presuming) provided with a special flourish added by Mr. Harris to practice and further his craft -

 
Under the hood is Seiko's NH35 automatic, which features a hand winding, and hacking function.

The time keeping was quite good, no major variances experienced, if any complaints, just a wee bit fast (literally a gain of a handful of seconds over the entire week).

The size and fit of the watch is quite good owing to the slightly elongated lugs.  It was comfortable all day long and while prominent, was not overwhelming to wear.

The Orion Field Standard is a very solid watch, and at $450 is priced at a level that is affordable. 

Here are the pertinents, straight from the source -


Specifications:

• 38mm case diameter not including crown, 41mm including crown
• 20mm lug width, 49mm lug tip to tip
• Integrated black croc patterned leather strap
• 9mm knurled and screw down crown
• 100 meter water resistance
• Drilled lugs
• Domed sapphire crystal with blue AR coating
• 316L steel case
• NH35 automatic, hand winding, and hacking movement
• Date wheel (don't adjust date between 10pm-4am!)
• Luminous dial and hands (C3 lume)
• 1 Year warranty against manufacture defects

BaselWorld Preview - The BR V2-92 Three Hand

As promised, here is the three hand version of the latest Bell & Ross model -

Courtesy of Bell & Ross

A wonderfully legible dial with large numbers and indices of what Bell & Ross refers to as Sand Superluminova®.

The stainless steel case is 41 mm in diameter, water resistant to 100 meters.  The rotating steel bezel is fitted with a black aluminum 60 minute scale.  The water resistance is enhanced with a screw-down crown. 

Courtesy of Bell & Ross

The movement is the BR-CAL.302, offering hours, minutes, seconds and date.  

Available with a rubber strap, or stainless steel bracelet.

Here are the pertinents -

Movement: calibre BR-CAL.302. Automatic mechanical.
Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds. Date.
Case: 41 mm diameter. Satin-polished steel. Rotating steel bezel with anodized black aluminum ring and 60-minute scale. Screw- down crown. Sapphire case-back.
Dial: black. Sand Superluminova® numerals and indices. Metal skeletonized hour and minute hands filled with sand-coloured Superluminova®.
Crystal: ultra-curved sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 100 meters.
Strap: satin-polished steel or black rubber.
Buckle: folding for metal bracelet. Steel pin for rubber strap.

 

BaselWorld Preview - The BR V2-92 STEEL HERITAGE Chronograph

From Bell & Ross -

 

 

Courtesy of Bell & Ross

Bell & Ross is making it clear that their positive rebound is for real.  A pair of new pieces - a chronograph and a time/date  model.  Today the chronograph, tomorrow the time and date.

The chronograph measures 41 mm in diameter, is of stainless steel (including the bezel) with a black (anodized) aluminum insert with a 60 minute scale.  Rated to 100 meters of water resistance, with a screw-down crown as well as screw-down pieces.  The movement per Bell & Ross is the BR-CAL.301.  Self winding mechanical providing hours, minutes, running seconds at 3 o'clock, date between 4 o'clock and 5 o'clock.    

It is available with a bracelet, or rubber strap -

Courtesy of Bell & Ross

Here are the pertinents about the chronograph, straight from Bell & Ross -

Movement: calibre BR-CAL.302. Automatic mechanical.
Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds. Date.
Case: 41 mm diameter. Satin-polished steel. Rotating steel bezel with anodized black aluminum ring and 60-minute scale. Screw- down crown. Sapphire case-back.
Dial: black. Sand Superluminova® numerals and indices. Metal skeletonized hour and minute hands filled with sand-coloured Superluminova®.
Crystal: ultra-curved sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 100 meters.
Strap: satin-polished steel or black rubber.
Buckle: folding for metal bracelet. Steel pin for rubber strap.

Influencer

This continues to be a hot topic, and it will continue to be so long as brand CEOs, managers and marketing folks keep dipping into the till to pay off popular boys and girls in the hopes of being relevant to the Millennial demographic. 

It has now seeped so far into the public awareness that various sources beyond the Urban Dictionary are defining it.

noun

1A person or thing that influences another.

‘he was a champion of the arts and a huge influencer of taste’

‘genetic factors are key influencers of your metabolic rate’

‘Frank's been a teacher and cultural influencer for years’

1.1Marketing A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.

‘influencers can add serious credibility to your brand’

Ultimately, brands will push the envelope as far as they can until the FTC or the public at large gets tired of the never-ending game of Manchurian Candidate Kabuki theater that is the "influencer trade".  It is false, it is deceptive and it is manipulative.  And I would like to think that the powers that be could be a little less disingenuous (lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity; falsely or hypocritically ingenuous; insincere: Her excuse was rather disingenuous.).

But I'd like to propose that the guys and gals writing the checks at HQ consider a different way to go about this whole influencer thing.  Now back at the turn of the century, there were a few people out there who were influencers before such a thing existed.  And they did it in a way that was honest, forthright, and understandable.

While it is very true that Hublot became a sensation through the tireless work of Jean-Claude Biver, there was another guy who made Hublot and its story his passion, which then became his career.  While Mr. Biver can be thought of as the father of Hublot, in many ways Mr. Margolis is the American uncle.  This did not simply happen because Mr. Margolis demanded several thousand dollars to feature Hublot in his communication.  It happened because Mike was passionate about Hublot, and his passion was contagious.  And here is the key thing - YES - he became an employee of Hublot - but that did not make his passion any less real, or his communication any less honest.  In many ways it did just the opposite.  It was a way of saying - yes, I work for these folks but I'm also a fan.  And I am going to go to every event, pour coffee, shake hands and kiss babies to spread the word because I believe in it.  

It is safe to say that in many ways Mike was the prototypical brand evangelist for the watch industry.   And I think that is the way many watch buyers and fans would like to see things evolve.  

An instafamous influencer is a gun for hire.  While they may appear in a brand's SIHH video with other instafamous influencers, they will then turn around and cash the check for yet another brand to feature them in their social media feeds.  So if you bought brand X based on the desire to be like them, you will then not be like them in next week's instagram feed ; )

Guy Kawasaki became Apple's evangelist.  And in his way he did as much (and in some cases more) than Steve Jobs in spreading the good word.

At a time where things are in flux, the industry does not need more bullshit.  It needs more transparency.  And it needs some sincere people who are truly passionate about what they are promoting, not merely bottom feeding for the next instafamous check.

Bring back the evangelists!

The Telemark

From Schofield -

Courtesy of Schofield

This is a semi-new release, having made its debut at the Salon QP.

Courtesy of Schofield

Here are the pertinents, straight from the source -

• Case – Vapour-blasted stainless steel
• Dimensions – 44mm diameter base, 42mm bezel, 15.1mm high
• Weight – 134 grams with strap
• Colour – Silver
• Crown – Push in, machine finish stainless steel, engraved
• Dial – White, luminescent applied markers Super-LumiNova C5
• Hands – Laddered baton, Super-LumiNova C3
• Movement – ETA 2824-2
• Power reserve – 38 hours
• Functions – Hours, minutes and seconds and date
• Case back – Stainless steel, engraved with Jomfruland lighthouse
• Crystal – Sapphire
• Water resistance – 200m
• Strap – Your choice
• Strap bars – Stainless, vapour-blasted
• Buckle – Brushed stainless steel, engraved
• Serialisation – Sequential numbering
• Warranty – 2 years

Minuteman Watch Co. and Team Rubicon Join Forces

Just in and straight from the source -

Minuteman Watch Co. in conjunction with charity Team Rubicon is proud to announce their new special edition watches.

Chenoa IL, January 22nd 2018 - The American brand Minuteman Watch Co. in conjunction with charity Team Rubicon, have just announced that they are starting to accept pre-orders for their new series of watches. These watches will be assembled in the United States by highly skilled American watchmakers.

The Team Rubicon watch is a collaborative effort between Minuteman Watches and the charity  Team Rubicon.  A portion of the sale from each watch will go to Team Rubicon. Team Rubicon focuses on serving vulnerable and at-risk populations affected by disaster. The teams are largely made up of former military. 

The Team Rubicon special edition watch is available in four versions:

Courtesy of Minuteman Watch Co.

Courtesy of Minuteman Watch Co.

Courtesy of Minuteman Watch Co.

 

 

Courtesy of Minuteman Watch Co.

• Proudly assembled in the USA by Minuteman Watch Co.
• Stainless Steel case with choice of brushed finish, or black DLC finish.
• K1 crystal.
• Anti reflective coating on the inside of the crystal.
• 42mm width without crown.
• 100 meter water resistant.
• Military style Zulu/Nato watch strap
• Ronda 715 quartz movement.
• Luminous hands and dial.

Wrapping Up - The Pelikan M605 White Transparent

Now to be very clear, Tempus Fugit is by no means a pen blog, nor would anyone mistake me for an authority on pens like Joshua E. Danley who is responsible for the truly excellent Pelikan's Perch site that is a must read not just for Pelikan fans, but for anyone interested in pens.  But Pelikan has fascinated me ever since my father gave me a pen and pencil set during my third year at the University of Oregon, and Pelikan fountain pens followed later on.

While pretty much anyone out there could identify a Montblanc (or misidentify a Montblanc fake) from a hundred yards, Pelikan is something a little more special. One thing in particular is Pelikan's offering of different color codes for their main collection series. And that keeps not only collectors, but the general pen buying public intrigued, engaged and active.

Pelikan was kind enough to let me test-drive their M605 White Transparent with a medium nib. They were also kind enough not to scream and shout when the review went beyond the planned for time period.

As you can tell by the ink on the nib, this was a REAL review ; )

One of the challenges for anyone making and marketing a fountain pen is how big or small should the pen be? In other words, what is the "Goldilocks" size (i.e. just right)?

I have heard some say that for some people, pen size is a bit of a self validation. And truthfully, far too many "statement" fountain pens are way too big. They look nice, and they lend a certain air of gravitas, but truthfully? Apart from signing the occasional personal Magna Carta, they tend to sit idle in your pen box, desk drawer or glove compartment.

So needless to say, size is important.

As a point of comparison, on the left you have a Montblanc Meisterstuck Classique (I believe) ball point. I think this is a useful example, because for many this is about as big as they want to go for a daily "writer".

More than anything else, your want your fountain pen to write smoothly, for the ink to flow, and to not have to dip it or bleed it (manually push ink towards the nib by adjusting the piston).  And I have found few fountain pens that let you fill them and forget them, but the M605 has performed flawlessly!  Easy to fill, large capacity for ink storage in the reservoir, and never a dry stroke until I had finally depleted the supply in the pen.  The nib itself was smooth and satisfying.  Extremely even ink flow, never scratchy or frustrating.

The barrel of the pen is semi-translucent with alternating stripes white stripes which provides a delightful inside view, not unlike the display back on a watch.  This allows you to see fairly clearly just what your ink levels are.  It is made of cellulose acetate, the piston (filling knob) and cap are crafted from white resin.  And because the barrel is somewhat transparent, you get the contrast of your chosen ink on display.

The accent pieces and the clip are accented with a palladium finish.

And the feel of the M605 when you have it in your hand is something you have to experience to fully appreciate.  

It is solid to be sure, but it is not a lead weight with a nib attached to it.  It is responsive and nimble, a real joy to work with.

The nib is described as being rhodinized 14K gold.  Visually it is a great match to the pen itself.
 

Ultimately, you could write with just about anything.

You don't need to use a fountain pen.  And truth be told, too many fountain pens are poorly assembled in a half-assed manner, dressed up as a "special or limited" edition, and pumped out the door.  I have quite a few fountain pens, but only two or three that have come close to the feel of the M605 both in the hand and on paper.


Yes, I am definitely a fan of this pen.


I would like to leave you with one final thought about a good pen, and communication -


Real manifestos are written, not tweeted.  So put down your phone, grab a real pen, and get ready for greatness!

The Novelties

From Lundis Bleus -

Yesterday saw a quick teaser, but today we go a wee bit more in-depth.  It would seem that there are, in fact, three new novelties in the hopper!

Courtesy of Lundis Bleus

One welcome addition is the "Onyx", also known as the 
Ref.1100-O.

Case

Polished stainless steel 316L, Ø40mm with basin-shaped pro le.
Water-resistant to 3 bar. Total thickness of 11mm.
Box type sapphire crystal with double sided anti-reflective coating.
Case back in stainless steel 316L with integrated lugs, stamped logo and sapphire crystal.
Hands
Flat cut brass with rhodium plating.
Dial
Natural black onyx stone. Fully polished. Made by Daniel Haas in Pieterlen.
Strap
Smooth black french calf leather and lining, with stainless steel tongue buckle. The strap is handmade in Le Locle by Sophie Dornier from Les Artisans Selliers.
Movement
Japanese automatic movement Miyota 9015. Features hours, minutes and central seconds. Adjusted to 6 positions at the workshop.
Warranty & service
5 year warranty.
First service free of charge as long as the watch is sent back to our workshop within this period. Free shipping worldwide.
Price & availability
CHF 1’850.-.
Available soon online on the Lundis Bleus e-shop 

Courtesy of Lundis Bleus

 

Next is the the Ref.1110-GM “Fujisan”.  

 

Courtesy of Lundis Bleus

 

This one is a bit special.  The dial is a masterpiece of detail, with an image of Japan's tallest peak, Mt. Fuji.  This one is a "bit" more expensive compared to the rest of the Lundis Bleus collection, but then one must take into account the dial.  It is gold, and
completely hand-engraved by Jean-Bernard Michel.

Courtesy of Lundis Bleus

Case

Polished stainless steel 316L, Ø40mm with basin-shaped profile.
Water-resistant to 3 bar. Total thickness of 11mm.
Box type sapphire crystal with double sided anti-reflective coating.
Case back in stainless steel 316L with integrated lugs, stamped logo and sapphire crystal.
Hands
Flat cut brass with rose gold plating.
Dial
Solid white gold 750/1000 (125 Pd) with engraved Japanese landscape. Weight : 13 grams. The dial is entirely hand-engraved by Jean-Bernard Michel (www.jeanbernardmichel.ch).
Strap & Pouch
Golden brown genuine alligator leather strap. Large scales on top, small scales for the lining.
Stainless steel tongue buckle.
The smooth french calf leather pouch is handmade in Le Locle by Sophie Dornier from Les Artisans Selliers, as well as the alligator strap.
Movement
Swiss automatic movement ETA 2892 Top, rhodium plating and perlage finish. Japanese clouds hand-engraved on the oscillating weight.
Features hours, minutes and central seconds.
Adjusted to 6 positions at the workshop.
Warranty & service
5 year warranty.
First service free of charge as long as the watch is sent back to our workshop within this period. Free shipping worldwide.
Price & availability
CHF 9’000.-.
Available soon and on request only on the Lundis Bleus website 

Courtesy of Lundis Bleus

And my very favorite - the Ref.1100-EU “Burgundy"!

 

Courtesy of Lundis Bleus

 

Needless to say, there will be some serious negotiations with my piggy bank ; )

 

Courtesy of Lundis Bleus

 Here are the pertinents for the "Burgundy" -

Case

Polished stainless steel 316L, Ø40mm with basin-shaped pro le.
Water-resistant to 3 bar. Total thickness of 11mm.
Box type sapphire crystal with double sided anti-re ective coating.
Case back in stainless steel 316L with integrated lugs, stamped logo and sapphire crystal.
Hands
Flat cut brass with rhodium plating.
Dial
In sterling silver with handmade texture and burgundy vitreous “grand feu” enamel. Pad printed logo and index. Silver color varnish.  The dial is entirely done in-house at the Lundis Bleus workshop.
Strap
Grey suede leather strap and lining, with stainless steel tongue buckle.
Movement
Japanese automatic movement Miyota 9015. Features hours, minutes and central seconds. Adjusted to 6 positions at the workshop.
Warranty & service
5 year warranty.
First service free of charge as long as the watch is sent back to our workshop within this period. Free shipping worldwide.
Price & availability
CHF 1’850.-.
Available soon online on the Lundis Bleus e-shop.

And one very interesting point - a FIVE YEAR WARRANTY! 

Something New From Lundis Bleus

This is just a teaser -

Courtesy of Lundis Bleus

Further details to come, with additional images and details straight from the source at Lundis Bleus - stay tuned!

Doing Good - Nordgreen

Having rolled the dice for charitable giving myself with 3thirty3, I am always happy to see another idea idealist organization take a shot at charitable capitalism. 

Courtesy of Nordgreen

The folks from Nordgreen are offering three different designs at a good price and the best part?  What Nordgreen has defined as their Giving back program -



                  Giving back program

We are going to play our part in making sustainable change across the globe. Every watch will contribute to a meaningful cause, and the choice is handed over to the owner. All you need is the serial number from the case back, and the unique identification code from the Certificate of Authenticity to make your choice and follow the results.

Now just what the amount or percentage of the donation is/will be I do not know, but I applaud Nordgreen for making this part of their model.

Should you be so inclined, you can find their Kickstarter program here -

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1743565867/nordgreen-luxury-scandinavian-design-watches 

The Link Chronograph

Way back in December of 1990, there was a young man completing his degree at the University of Oregon.  He was given a choice between a Tag Heuer Link, and another more "standard" Tag Heuer model.  He opted for the standard model.  Yes, that young man was me.

At that time, the Link was a brand new thing, sort of sexy, but in all honesty?  It was "not ready for prime time".  It just didn't seem to come together for me.  It seemed more like a loosely constructed bracelet that was forcefully welded onto a watch head.  Now unfortunately, the Tag Heuer that I did choose had a "bumpy" ride, having repeat battery malfunctions and was "retired" a mere 3 years later in a Suburban Tokyo pawn shop where I traded it and 5,000 yen for a not-so-gently used Rado Green Horse.

Needless to say, I have often thought that had I chosen the Link, things might have turned out differently.  After all, wouldn't you like to still have your graduation present with you as you go through life?

Well, time has moved on as it inevitably must, and Tag Heuer have (at least in my opinion) finally come up with a Link model that is not only of the now, but will most definitely be aesthetically relevant into the future -

Courtesy of Tag Heuer

This is the recently released Tag Heuer Link Chronograph.  The case is stainless steel and measures 41 mm in diameter.  It is a three register chronograph providing hours, minutes, (constant) second and date as well as the aforementioned chronograph.  But the star of the show is the integrated steel bracelet.  And this is a HUGE step forward for Tag. Whereas the Link that I opted not to take way back then had a bracelet that did not really make it for me, this one is more ergonomic, smoother, and much better looking than its predecessor.  

Courtesy of Tag Heuer

Well, I've already gone through grad school, so it is probably too late for me to garner another "graduation watch", but this new Link makes it almost worth considering going back to school.

Here are the pertinents -

References 
CBC2110.BA0603 (black dial)
CBC2112.BA0603 (blue dial)

Movement 
TAG Heuer Calibre 17
Automatic chronograph with date

Case 
Diameter 41 mm – in steel
Fixed bezel in satin-finished steel
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflection coating
Steel crown at 3 o'clock
Chronograph push-pieces at 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock
Screw-down sapphire case back


Dial 
Black or blue sunray
Black or blue flange with 60-second scale
3 black or blue snailed counters:
- Chronograph small second counter at 3 o'clock
- Chronograph hour counter at 6 o'clock
- Chronograph minute counter at 9 o'clock
Faceted and polished indices and hands, rhodium-plated with white SuperLuminova™
Date window at 4:30
Rhodium-plated "TAG Heuer" logo at 12 o'clock
"LINK AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 17" inscription

Water-resistance 
100 metres

Bracelet 
Steel with S-shaped links

 

The Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante

From F.P. Journe -

Courtesy of F.P. Journe

Available in Red Gold 

Courtesy of F.P. Journe

Titanium -

Courtesy of F.P. Journe

Courtesy of F.P. Journe

And apparently Platinum (of which photos were not included in the press release materials).

Here are the pertinents, straight from the source:

Movement -
Exclusive F.P.Journe Calibre 1518
- in 18 K rose Gold for the Platinum PT 950 or 18 K red Gold models
- in Aluminium alloy for the Titanium grade 5 model
Mechanical with manual winding
38 turns of crown

Dimensions of the Movement -
Overall diameter: 33.60 mm Casing-up diameter: 33.20 mm Overall height: 6.80 mm
Height of hands: 2.20 mm Diameter of stem thread: S1.20 mm

Balance -
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth escape wheel Chronometric with four adjustable inertia weights Anachron balance spring
Mobile stud holders
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to collet
Pinned GE stud
Frequency: 21,600 v/h (3Hz)
Inertia: 10.10 mg*cm2
Angle of lift: 52°
Amplitude: 12 h flat: > 300° / 12 h vertical: > 260°

Main Characteristics -
Crown rubber overmolded with 3 positions Position 1: winding
Position 2: correction of the date
Position 3: time setting
Pusher chronograph to start, stop and back to zero at 2h Pusher split-second at 4h

Autonomy -
Over 80 hours without the chronograph

Indications -
Central hours and minutes
Register 60 seconds at 9h
Register 30 minutes jumping chronograph at 3h
Very large date at 6h

Finishing -
Circular stripes on the bridges, circular graining on the baseplate,
polished screw heads with chamfered slots, pegs with polished rounded ends, straight-grained steel work

Case -
Diameter 44 mm
Total height 12.10 mm
Platinum PT 950 / 18 K red Gold / Titanium grade 5, 

with rubber inserts

Dial -
- Platinum model
Silver guilloche blue-mauve colour, rhodied Gold appliqué numerals, two Silver chronograph counter and rhodied hands.
- 18K red Gold model
Silver guilloche covered with Ruthenium, mat red Gold appliqué numerals, two Silver chronograph counters and 5N golden hands
- Titanium model
Aluminium anthracite colour, appliqué numerals with Superluminova, two transparent sapphire engraved chronograph counters, hands with Superluminova

Bracelet -
Platinum PT 950, 18 K red Gold or Titanium grade 5, with rubber inserts

Number of Parts -
Movement without dial: 285 Cased up with strap: 562 Jewel: 29