The Duobox LE.8 Chronometer

From Brellum -

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I am, to be honest, a huge fan of Brellum and pretty much everything that Sebastien Muller has done with his brand.

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This is the latest iteration of Brellum's (now) signature take on the chronograph. Unlike many brands out there both mighty and wee, you know a Brellum when you see one even without the text or logo. When I think of how long Brellum has actually been in business, it amazes me how clearly Mr. Muller has defined his brand and its flagship.

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This latest offering is a triple calendar moon phase, and it is perfect. The case is of stainless steel, and it measures 41.80mm in diameter. The movement is based on Valjoux's 7751. 

This Swiss piece of awesomeness is limited to 15 pieces TOTAL, so if this is in your wheelhouse, move sharpish!

The price is a VERY REASONABLE CHF 3'607.95, with delivery anticipated in early July.

Here is a full rundown of the pertinents -

Caliber -
BRELLUM BR-751-TCMP Automatic Chronometer (Valjoux 7751 base)

Certification -
Officially Chronometer certified movement (COSC)

Decoration -
Perlage, Geneva stripes, blue screws, numbered rotor from 1/15 to 15/15

Technology -
25 jewels, 28'800 A/h, 46 hours power reserve; Incabloc, Glucydur Balance, Nivarox Alloy Hairspring typ Anachron

Function -
Hours, Min., Sec., triple calendar (day, date, month), chronograph, day/night indicator, moon phase indicator

Case Material -
Stainless Steel 316L, DIN 1.4435, hardened with DLC anthracite coating

Dimension -
Diameter 41.80mm, thickness: 11.20mm without crystals, 15.80mm total

Crystal -
Box sapphire crystal with anti-reflection coating

Dial -
Domed Anthracite Sunshine pattern dial, silver counters

Hands -
Hours and Minutes with luminous material (Superluminova)

Water resistance -
50m, 5ATM

Case back -
Exhibition stainless steel case back, DLC anthracite coated, numbered with box sapphire crystal and anti-reflection coating

Strap -
Black handmade leather strap with deployment buckle

The Tourer GMT/Triple Calendar/Three Hand

From Straton -

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These are the latest releases and as always, Straton has strived to offer variety and options to its dedicated customers.

Owing to that, the Tourer is available in three different versions:
GMT
Triple Calendar
Three Hand

And is also available in different sizes and colors.  But they go a bit further.  They are offering different movement types as well.

The current pricing is pre-order, and is currently at its lowest level.  The price will adjust upwards as the number of available watches decreases.  As Straton puts it:

Proud to launch the Straton Tourer GMT, Triple Calendar and three hand watches. By pre-ordering early you are saving up to 30% on retail prices. The prices will increase by $50 every month until it’s retail price is reached so ordering as soon as possible guarantees not only the lowest price but also delivery, price includes delivery. Each version of the Tourer is limited to a first production of 300 pieces per variation (example GMT Automatic limited to total of 300, GMT Quartz limited to 300, etc.

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The Tourer GMT is available in a 43 mm version (Strap only) for $499.  $519 will get you the bracelet, and $539 will get you both the strap and the bracelet.  

It is also available in a quartz version either in a slightly smaller 40 mm version, or in a 43 mm version.  This one is $299 on a strap, $319 on a bracelet, and $339 with both strap and bracelet.

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The Triple C Automatic is 43 mm and is priced at $499 on a strap, $469 on bracelet and $489 with both.

The Three Hand Automatic is available in 2 sizes - 40 and 43 mm. It is currently $399 on the strap, $419 on the bracelet, and $439 with both strap and bracelet.

As is often the case with Straton, you also have some choice in terms of color ways -

five to be precise!  Black, Blue, Gold, Green and Rust/Brown.

We will update with news and developments as Straton gets closer to delivery date.

Stay Tuned!