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Linde Werdelin «THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY»

«THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY» – A LAUNCH OF OUR CLASSIC 3 TIMER INSPIRED BY KRISTIAN HAAGEN

Linde Werdelin is proud to announce the launch of our classic 3 Timer in a limited series of 33 pieces. Over the last few years we have noticed an increasing demand from our clients for the original models that we launched some 10 years ago.

Earlier this year, watch connoisseur and expert Kristian Haagen expressed an interest in owning the 3 Timer brown dial that sold out within a month when made in 2009, and has even compared to missing out on the watch all those years ago, to missing out on one’s first love.

Morten Linde thought it the perfect opportunity to offer Kristian his own customised edition 3 Timer and extend the offering to our loyal clients and followers around the world who share the same passion for our classic, retro timepieces.

Inspired by Kristian Haagen’s rugged yet sophisticated style and love for traditional and earthy colours, Morten created a beautiful olive brown dial and matching textile strap put on a classic steel 3 Timer case.

The 3 Timer is a GMT able to track three time zones and is the perfect sports watch for the modern and adventurous man, signalling functionality, great design and elegance.

The new 3 Timer with the earthy brown dial has as a twist with an accented tip for the GMT in red. The watch is mounted on a dark green textured calfskin strap that again reinforces the earthiness of the brown dial, giving this limited edition a new point of view.

With this 3 Timer relaunch a limited edition of 33 watches will be available worldwide, a few Linde Werdelin connoisseurs will again be able to secure ‘the watch that got away!’.

To read more about the watch on the Lab click here or visit the product page here.

URWERK: Remembering «The UR-103»

With the UR-103 models, URWERK takes its ‘no limits’ approach to haute horlogerie ever further. Four orbiting and rotating satellites display the hours, with each satellite indicating the time in a both analogue and digital fashion as it arcs across the minute chapter. This sophisticated and ground-breaking complication is the result of years of research, development and testing.

The principle technical challenge was ensuring excellent isochronal performance of the satellites while minimizing friction and loss of energy. No simple task as, together with the supporting orbital cross, the satellite complication weighs in at 160 times heavier than traditional hands. URWERK’s co-founder and master watchmaker, Felix Baumgartner, took up the challenge and chose high-tech materials to minimize mass and thus maximize chronometric efficiency.

The four hour-satellites of the UR-103 are crafted in aluminium and are suspended under a grade-2 titanium orbital cross. The complication is mounted on a non-magnetic ARCAP P40 base plate providing superior strength and stability to traditional metals. The hour-satellites complete a full revolution under the orbital cross every four hours. As the satellite approaches the crown position, an internal Geneva cross causes it to undergo a 120 degree rotation on its own axis. This 120 degree rotation positions the next hour for its turn indicating the time at the front of the dial.

Over a one-year time span each orbital cross completes 2190 rotations and each satellite 730 revolutions on its own axis.

URWERK’s integration of a Control Board on the back of the 103 was a world first for a wristwatch. This ‘dashboard’ features a 43-hour Power Reserve indicator, a Chrono Meter with minutes and seconds facilitating accurate time-setting, and, in a nod to Abraham Louis Breguet, a Precision Adjustment screw making it possible for the owner to precisely regulate the timing of their UR-103 to match their own lifestyle. An exceptional complication merits an exceptional case and in the UR-103 series URWERK’s gifted designer and co-founder, Martin Frei, exceeded himself. Beginning with the geometrical base of a square and a circle, Frei designed a three- dimensional asymmetrical case the likes of which have never been seen before. Machining the UR-103’s complex form is a major engineering feat in itself. As Felix Baumgartner says, “URWERK’s innovative timepiece is the result of nearly three years of development and a further two more years of testing. . . the end result went beyond our dreams.”

Montandon & Co.

The new Swiss brand, MONTANDON&Co, is driven by the personal passions and years of expertise built up by its founder, Daniel M. Montandon. He has taken up the challenge to create innovative and highly demanding Haute Horlogerie timepieces in service to those who are seriously involved in the world of international yachting, from Lake Geneva to the world’s oceans.

The timepieces created by MONTANDON&Co are marine chronometers destined for conquering the aquatic firmament, utilizing the best traditions of marine timekeeping wedded with 21st century innovation for the ‘masters and commanders’ who view the Seven Seas as their domain. These timepieces represent the epitome of synthesis between the avant-garde and tradition, entirely manufactured in Switzerland in the famed watchmaking area of the Vallée de Joux, with the purest respect for the local craft skills and canons of Haute Horlogerie.

MONTANDON&Co’ s ambition and challenge is to create original and sophisticated timepieces in terms of movement and case, united with a holistic view of the design elements of both. For this reason we control the design and manufacture all of our components closely, starting from the initial designs to final finishing, with exact demands applied to every detail.

Our philosophy also includes extreme attention to physical aspects such as comfort and usability under rigorous conditions, thus guaranteeing our timepieces are a pleasure to wear under all conditions, whilst simultaneously providing useful everyday functionality.

In the realization of this demanding philosophy, MONTANDON&Co relies on a small team of specialists united by more than ten years of collaboration, complemented by the finest craftsmen in watchmaking, working under a single banner, identifying it as a ‘company of experts.’ It is this collaboration of rich diversity, from manufacturing to marketing that allows the brand to fully control its own ideas and concepts.

Raised in the culture of fine watchmaking
The horological knowledge and passion that flows in the veins of MONTANDON&Co’ s identity can be traced to the generations of Daniel M. Montandon’s background. He grew up in a world fully infused with all the traditions and values that form the heart and soul of Swiss watchmaking within a renowned family that marked the watchmaking industry with their footprint. André, his paternal grandfather, was an independent watchmaker in Le Locle and the well-known manufacture Eberhard & Co was founded in 1887 by Georges Eberhard, his great grandfather. Following a spirit of adventure during the mid- 1940, André his father, became one of the first official representatives of the Swiss Watch Federation in South America at that time. André Heiniger his uncle was the President of Rolex for over 40 years during its period of incredible worldwide expansion.

With a personal history such as this, it was only natural that Daniel M. Montandon would be drawn to follow his family’s footsteps, and in this capacity he worked for many years with several major brands. The fall of the Berlin Wall launched him as a pioneer of Haute Horlogerie in the Russian Federation as well as other East European countries, where he was responsible for the introduction and promotion of prestigious high-end brands.

The irresistible challenge of the Seven Seas
Daniel M. Montandon’s passion for the nautical world was evident at an early age when he participated in his first regattas at the age of 12. Later, this passion would draw him into establishing a career in naval architecture during which he received international acclaim. During this period he collaborated with leading shipyards specialized in the construction of large modern yachts such as Perini Navi, inventing and developing numerous devices to improve the performance, safety and maneuverability of these tall ships. His fascination with the marine world extended his interests to include scuba diving, a sport in which he still participates during free moments in his busy schedule.

David Candaux
Coming from generations of watchmaking background and a child of the famed watchmaking area Vallée de Joux, David Candaux is a master watchmaker and constructer of movements. He is the author of famed contemporary masterpieces of watchmaking. With the idea of taking ‘solo flight’, he decided to establish a Ferme Horlogère (historical watchmakers’ farm) encapsulating the heritage of the Vallée de Joux, to apply his numerous talents for prestigious brands.

Seduced by the philosophy behind the MONTANDON&Co project, he became the ideal partner to provide a mechanical life force with innovative ideas for the brand. The universe of David Candaux and his team thus engage in perfect harmony together with that of MONTANDON&Co, providing a pioneering mechanical spirit infused with the watchmaking traditions of the Vallée de Joux.

M&Co – The Brand

M&Co – The Manufactory

Montblanc «Antoine de Saint-Exupéry»

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Emprendiendo El Vuelo Con Un Gran Héroe Literario: Montblanc Rinde Homenaje a Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

La 26a Edición Escritores Montblanc celebra la vida y el legado del gran escritor y aviador francés

Las grandes novelas y cuentos de la literatura han inspirado a generaciones y han formado movimientos culturales inmortalizando en palabras las experiencias, pensamientos e impresiones de las mentes más brillantes. Con su herencia firmemente arraigada en la cultura de la escritura, Montblanc ha estado honrando desde 1992 a los más distinguidos escritores e iconos literarios de épocas pasadas con su Edición Escritores. Para su 26a edición, Montblanc celebra el genio del escritor francés y aviador pionero Antoine Marie Jean -Baptiste Roger, Vizconde de Saint-Exupéry (1900 – 1944), autor de notables obras literarias como Vuelo Nocturno, Tierra de Hombres y Piloto de Guerra. Es recordado principalmente por su novela El Principito, uno de los libros infantiles de más éxito y una de las obras más traducidas del mundo. Debido a su experiencia como piloto comercial y piloto de combate en la Fuerza Aérea Francesa durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, las obras de Saint-Exupéry están llenas de aventura, peligro y coraje vistos a través de los ojos de un poeta.

Montblanc se inspira en sus obras para crear una Edición Escritores que captura el talento y el espíritu del gran héroe literario. El diseño de la Edición Escritores Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Edición Limitada está inspirado en Vuelo Nocturno, su famosa novela basada en sus experiencias como piloto de correo aéreo. La forma del instrumento de escritura recuerda a su avión Caudron Simoun con grabados en el cuerpo de resina preciosa azul noche y el capuchón que recuerda los remaches del avión. La cabina de su avión, donde pasó horas solo en largos vuelos contemplando la vida, inspira los accesorios revestidos en platino. Como guiño a su vida nómada y a sus largos viajes, la posición geográfica de ciudades importantes en la vida de Saint- Exupéry está grabada finamente en el cono. La delicada estrella grabada en el plumín de oro macizo Au750 cubierto de platino es una referencia a la estrella de la historia de El Principito.

Disponible como Pluma Estilográfica, Rollerball, Bolígrafo y Pluma Mecánica (solo como parte de un set), el capuchón de la edición limitada está adornado con un grabado de la firma de Saint-Exupéry, como si estuviera escrito por el propio autor.


Con un número limitado a 1931 en referencia al año en que Saint-Exupéry ganó el prestigio internacional como autor de Vuelo Nocturno, la Edición Escritores Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Edición Limitada 1931 retoma la aviación, que es el tema central de la novela de mayor éxito, con remaches grabados y accesorios inspirados en la cabina. Como recuerdo de la ventana de la cabina desde la que el autor contemplaba los cielos estrellados, el capuchón esqueletado presenta una ventana a través de la cual se puede ver el plumín. El metal con recubrimiento especial «vintage» en el capuchón y el cuerpo de la edición limitada de la Pluma Estilográfica le dan un toque distintivo de latón de 1930. Como resultado de la artesanía más fina, el efecto se crea mediante un proceso de cuatro pasos de pulido, esmerilado y tratamiento. Un recordatorio de que Saint- Exupéry fue también un ilustrador experto, el grabado del capuchón es uno de sus autorretratos, mientras que su dibujo a mano para El Principito inspira el grabado del cuerpo. La placa de metal en el capuchón recuerda la conocida pulsera de Saint-Exupéry encontrada después de que su avión se estrellara misteriosamente en el mar. Por primera vez en un instrumento de escritura Montblanc, se ha aplicado Super-Luminova® bajo el emblema en nácar que corona el instrumento. Esta innovación técnica da al emblema de Montblanc su efecto brillante, al igual que la vista de la tierra desde el cielo nocturno en Vuelo Nocturno o el panel de control iluminado dentro de la cabina del piloto. El plumín bicolor presenta la ilustración propia de la estrella de Saint-Exupéry en El Principito.

Para coincidir con el lanzamiento de la Edición Escritores Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Edición Limitada, Montblanc ha creado una nueva tinta inspirada en el color del desierto al atardecer. La elección del color evoca la fascinación del autor por la amplia belleza del desierto, después de que él y su mecánico se estrellaran en el Sahara en 1935 y pasaran cuatro días sorprendidos en las dunas antes de ser rescatados. La tinta está disponible en una botella de cristal o como Recambios de Rollerball y Ballpoint. Saint-Exupéry ganó su condición de héroe cultural a través de obras que combinan la acción y la aventura con la reflexión. Estas obras, a su vez, han inspirado el homenaje de la Edición Escritores a un extraordinario escritor, periodista, poeta y aviador cuyo humanismo y heroísmo continúan inspirando a quienes descubren sus novelas e historias.

La Edición Escritores Montblanc Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Edición Limitada está disponible desde julio de 2017 en las boutiques Montblanc de todo el mundo. Para más información, visite www.montblanc.com

NOTA DE PRENSA: Montblanc Edición Escritores Saint-Exupery

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Ulysse Nardin «Freak Cruiser»

Fondeando el ancla en los océanos de la vanguardia mundial.

Concebido en el 2001 por las mentes más avanzadas, el Freak vuelve a su puerto de origen después de navegar en el mar de las tecnologías de vanguardia. Tan espectacular como siempre con su Carrousel-Tourbillon, el nuevo Freak Cruiser iza sus velas y surca las olas, el verdadero hogar de Ulysse Nardin. Completamente rediseñado, está rodeado de olas gracias a un bisel decorado con “estriado acuático” y un ancla flotante en forma de un puente oscilante. ¡Es un gran paso hacia el futuro!

Nunca antes un reloj había alcanzado tal salto conceptual y tecnológico en la relojería –una proeza que continúa sin tener rivales hasta el día de hoy- Carente de verdadera esfera y agujas, el Freak Cruiser está diseñado de forma que el movimiento gira sobre sí mismo. Unido al centro de este inusual navío, el puente inferior indica las horas, mientras que el puente superior –soportando el tren de engranajes, el volante espiral y el exclusivo escape Dual Ulysse en silicio- muestra los minutos. Llamado Carrousel-Tourbillon, este sistema que desafía la imaginación, está totalmente suspendido, ya que no cuenta con el pivote central que anteriormente otorgaba, junto con el cristal de zafiro, el soporte para sostener completamente la estructura.

El escape Dual Ulysse lleva la alta relojería a nuevos y revolucionarios horizontes. Su arquitectura abandona el áncora tradicional y la rueda de áncora, y en su lugar tiene en el centro dos ruedas de impulso de silicio. Cada una está equipada con 18 dientes que se engranan a su vez, activando un alternador que transmite su energía directamente al pivote de volante –primero en una dirección, luego en la otra-. Esta estructura, que no requiere lubricación, asegura que la fuerza siempre se libera en la dirección de rotación del volante, minimizando así la fricción.

Además, la oscilación natural de la espiral del silicio 1.1.1 –la cual tiene una frecuencia de oscilación de 28,800 vibraciones por hora (4Hercios)- varía muy poco. De hecho, el contacto entre el volante y el escape toma lugar bajo un arco de 32o, mientras que el ángulo de elevación es de 48o sobre un escape de levas suizo. Es por esto que el índice de alteración se reduce al mínimo.

Pero estas características no son los únicos secretos del increíble calibre de cuerda manual UN-205, el cual se aprecia generosamente por el fondo de caja en zafiro. Carente de corona, el Freak Cruiser se ajusta de una manera única. Localizado entre las asas de la caja, a las 6 horas, un pestillo de seguridad permite desbloquear y bloquear el bisel. Para ajustar las horas y los minutos se mueve el bisel en ambos sentidos. Para dar cuerda al tambor -diseñado para ofrecer una reserva de marcha de más de 7 días- se gira el bisel trasero montado sobre cojinetes. Ambos biseles, el superior y el inferior, forman parte integrante del movimiento.

Con un diámetro de 45 milímetros, una correa de cocodrilo con hebilla desplegable, el Freak Cruiser es tan impresionante como cualquier tesoro escondido en el fondo del mar, disponible en oro rosa de 18 k y en oro blanco 18 k. Una vez ceñido al pulso, te transportará al océano de tus sueños.

NOTA DE PRENSA: Freak Cruiser

URWERK: «UR-105 T-Rex»

The UR-105 T-Rex is a measuring instrument that has made its way through time and space. It reproduces on the wrist the most symbolic, universal and beautiful manifestation of the passing hours: the path of the sun from its rising to its setting. On the UR-105 T-Rex, a single hours pointer thus travels from east to west, creating an authentically universal yet minimalist depiction of time. Housed in a textured pebble-shaped case, the satellite hours of the UR-105 T-Rex wander along their stage-center 60-minute journey, protected only by a bronze suit of armor.

URWERK presents its UR-105 T-Rex, nicknamed after its atypical case that is crisscrossed by a raised, concentrically ribbed pattern evoking the scales of certain reptiles – a textured, bark-like coating that is soft to the touch. The colors of this breastplate will subtly evolve over the years. “We performed a number of different trials before confirming the exact shape of our bronze case. We wanted to achieve the perfect patina. Each model is treated as one-of-a-kind. It is decorated, beadblasted, micro-sandblasted, purified and then oxidized with a brush”, explains Felix Baumgartner, master- watchmaker and co-founder of URWERK.

The UR-105 T-Rex is an organic creation that cultivates a manifold relationship with time. It ticks off the passing hours while sensing the effects of time in the very fibers of its being. This is a watch that ages and is transformed. Martin Frei, chief designer and co-founder of URWERK, continues the narrative: “The UR-105 T-Rex represents the symbiosis of two dimensions, time and space. The means chosen to indicate the time is ancient, inherited from the Sumerians and dating back to the second millennium BC, when the shadow cast by the sun playing across their imposing monuments served as their clock. It is nonetheless truly contemporary. In this case, today, the position of our satellite on the dial plays the decisive role, by focusing our attention on the moment in hand. The past no longer exists and the future has yet to be created. All that counts is the time being displayed. What will we do with these 60 minutes?” Technically speaking, the UR-105 T-Rex is a satellite hours watch such as only URWERK makes them. Four satellites, each bearing three hour numerals, successively parade past the minute rail. This original and intuitive reading of time is facilitated by a cover made of PEEK (polyetheretherketone) that conceals the satellites not relevant to the time read-off. In keeping with the finest watchmaking traditions, this cover is adorned with a superb guilloché pattern.

This 105 model also embodies the year of research invested into URWERK’s years wandering hour satellites. The ingenuity of the mechanism lies in the invisible carousel fitted beneath the satellite structure, and responsible for the silent and smooth operation of the satellite hours. “In our previous models, our satellites were fitted on a Maltese cross and supported by an orbital cross at the top. We rethought this concept and made some refinements. The fruits of this can now be felt when setting the time. There is virtually no friction, no jerking, just the ballet of the satellites. It is the fluidity of the gears that quietly reveals our hard work,” explains continues Felix Baumgartner.

 

The back shows the turbines of the UR-105 T-Rex which regulate the winding of the watch. They are adjusted by means of a lever. In the “FULL” position, even the slightest movement is leveraged to help wind up the mainspring. The UR-105 T-Rex is thus in automatic winding mode and its winding is optimized by the effect of its turbines. In “STOP” mode, the winding system is disabled and the UR- 105 can thus be hand-wound if required via the crown. A third intermediate “RED” (for REDUCED) moderates the winding so as to avoid excessive tension on the mainspring.

UR105 T-Rex

 

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