Zajímavé články o hodinkách

[Zdenek1307]

https://forbes.cz/kralovsky-dub-ikonicke-hodinky-znacky-audemars-piguet-meri-cas-uz-pul-stoleti/

[Roland Sands]

před 55 minutami, Zdenek1307 napsal:

https://forbes.cz/kralovsky-dub-ikonicke-hodinky-znacky-audemars-piguet-meri-cas-uz-pul-stoleti/

Zajímalo by mě zdali se jedná o placenou propagaci značky...

[Zdenek1307]

před 2 hodinami, Roland Sands napsal:

Zajímalo by mě zdali se jedná o placenou propagaci značky...

To nevím  

[Vit]

Tyto Credory bych chtěl vidět naživo:

ZDROJ: https://monochrome-watches.com/introducing-unique-credor-gbby983-art-piece-automaton-butterlfy-specs-price/?mc_cid=31f034ec60&mc_eid=144e8b2da6

 

This Unique Credor GBBY983 Is An Art-Piece You Didn’t Expect From Seiko Corp.

A one-of-a-kind watch that shows the Seiko Group has some real talents...

a day ago | By Brice Goulard | 3 min read |

 

The Seiko Group is a typical Japanese conglomerate… Meaning that under the same umbrella (but not under the same brand), you’ll find watches ranging from about EUR 200 to more than half a million euros. Grand Seiko is often seen as the group’s top watchmaker, but we have to keep in mind Credor, an even more confidential and exclusive brand that is capable of creating a grande sonnerie watch. And while GS has already demonstrated its ability to create metiers d’art watches, it’s now time for Credor to show that artistic crafts are also its thing. The result? This unique GBBY983, a hand-engraved watch with automaton… Probably not what you were expecting to see today, right?

To make it clear, there’s nothing in common between a Seiko 5 and a Credor watch, except the fact that the shareholders on top are the same. Credor might be an entity of the Seiko Corporation, it surely has skills that no one else in the group can apply to watches. In the past, the brand has shown impressive mechanical mastery, with the creation of Spring-Drive-powered minute repeater or grande sonnerie watches. And there’s of course the Eichi series, an ultra-elegant and high-end enamelled watch. And now comes this…

 

Usually, such unique engraved pieces with automatons are the apanage the most emblematic Swiss brands (e.g. Vacheron Constantin or Patek Philippe) but the GBBY983 “The Dream of the Butterfly” Art-Piece watch is done in Japan, by some of the most talented craftsmen employed by Credor. Specifically here, the work done on the dial must be credited to Kiyoshi Terui, a metal engraver awarded with the Yellow Ribbon medal for outstanding craftsmanship. He joined Daini Seikosha in 1993 and has since been one of the top engravers employed by the Seiko Group. His latest realization is this butterfly-themed watch, which also happens to have an animated dial.

The 950 platinum case of 38.8mm is rather simple in terms of design and execution, leaving space for the work done on the dial side and on the movement’s bridges. Made of solid white gold and fully engraved by hand, the dial is actually a rotating plate that can be actuated by the crown at 4 o’clock, starting an animation with 6 yellow gold butterflies (also engraved by hand) flapping their wings. Time is indicated by the mean of two blued steel hands. Surprisingly, and despite the animated dial, the thickness of the Credor GBBY983 is fairly controlled, at 11mm.

The back, revealing the calibre 6890, is equally decorated. All bridges are adorned with free-hand engravings, showing so-called wisteria flowers that bloom. Two butterflies, one in black, one in white, are also part of the movement’s decoration. The movement is hand-wound and runs at 3Hz, with a 37h power reserve.

The Credor GBBY983 “The Dream of the Butterfly” Art-Piece is a unique piece that is priced at JPY 49,500,000 (approx. EUR 360,000). Surely, not a watch we were expecting to see coming… But this shows that artistic skills are not only made in Switzerland but Japanese watchmakers also know how to create such impressively decorated watches. We just need to open our eyes more often… For more details, visit www.credor.com.

 

Technical specifications – Credor GBBY983 "The Dream of the Butterfly" Art-Piece Collection

Case: 38.8mm diameter x 11mm height - 45.4mm lug-to-lug - 950 platinum case - dual-curved sapphire crystal - sapphire caseback - water-resistant case

Dial: 18k white gold dial, engraved by hand - 18k yellow gold rotating automaton with moving butterflies - blued hands

Movement: Calibre 6890 - in-house - hand-wound - fully engraved by hand - 22 jewels - 21,600 vibrations/hour - 37h power reserve - hours, minutes, automaton

Strap: Black crocodile strap - 950 platinum folding clasp

Reference: GBBY983
Unique piece available today

Price: JPY 49,500,000
(approx. EUR 360,000)

[milomac]

Byly k mání levné Rolex a už nejsou .... Maria je vybrala.

"Maria" řádila na tržnici | Krimi Plzeň (krimi-plzen.cz)

[shaggy]

Zas vam tie lolexky vykupili cinania
https://www.teraz.sk/ekonomika/dopyt-v-cine-a-usa-zvysil-export-sv/661651-clanok.html

[Vit]

ZDROJ: https://monochrome-watches.com/in-depth-the-future-of-silicon-hairspring-and-silicon-technology-in-watchmaking-with-expired-patent/?mc_cid=03ae5a38bb&mc_eid=144e8b2da6

 

The Future Of Silicon Hairsprings, Now That The Patent Has Expired?

Barely one centimetre in diameter, the hairspring is the beating heart of a watch movement. It is a strategic component in several respects. Manufacturing hairsprings is a complex process mastered only by a few companies. Conventional hairsprings are made of iron-nickel alloys, such as Nivarox. For several years now, silicon has been revolutionizing traditional watchmaking. Borrowed from the semiconductor industry, silicon presents remarkable properties to manufacture hairsprings outperforming those made from conventional metal alloys. But until very recently, silicon hairsprings have been used by a limited number of companies, which patented the technology… Things might change as their patent has now expired. We could well enter the silicon age. 

The silicon-based Spiromax hairspring of Patek Philippe

The benefits of the silicon hairspring

Not everyone is a fan of the modern silicon hairspring. Some wonder whether silicon has its place in a traditional mechanical watch. Others question the ability to restore movements with silicon components in the decades to come without having access to original spare parts – while re-manufacturing a traditional metal-based hairspring will always be possible. Still, this thermally stable, amagnetic, light, hard-wearing and durable material presents remarkable properties to craft hairsprings outperforming those made from conventional metal alloys.

The Rolex Syloxi, the Crown’s own version of the silicon hairspring (the Group also uses the technology for Tudor’s manufacture movement, via Kenissi)

Thermo-compensation – temperature changes are one of the key factors that may affect the performance of a mechanical movement and of its oscillator. In particular, a temperature variation results in a variation in the elastic modulus of the hairspring. Thermo-compensation can be performed with remarkable efficiency for silicon hairsprings via oxidization (which is precisely one of the central claims of the patent that has just expired – more information about this below).

Chronometry – DRIE manufacturing (Deep Reactive Ion Etching) offers possibilities to create geometries that cannot be achieved for traditional hairsprings made of a uniform strip of metal. With silicon, different thicknesses can be implemented in different portions of the spring. This allows producing hairsprings with optimized isochronism, for instance, without the need to raise a terminal curve. If the design of a silicon hairspring is a complex endeavour, once an optimal geometry is determined, accurate parts can then be produced in large quantities with constant quality.

Omega’s highly antimagnetic silicon hairspring, combined with a in-house balance and the co-axial technology – all at the centre of the Master Chronometer certification

Resistance to magnetism – The internal parts of a watch can get magnetized, in particular, the hairspring and balance staff with a negative influence on the rate of the watch. There are only a few alternative solutions to overcome the main weakness of traditional ferromagnetic hairsprings. Silicon is one of these.

Pioneers of silicon and the CESM Consortium

The use of silicon in the watch industry was pioneered by Ulysse Nardin (with Ludwig Oechslin & Pierre Gygax on the technical side), in particular inside the Freak. If the 2001 Freak did not feature a silicon hairspring (only silicon escapement wheels back then), Oeschlin and Gygax are reported to have worked on silicon hairsprings at the time with the Neuchatel IMT. The main difficulty faced at the time was the sensitivity to temperature variations, with a large temperature-induced frequency drift.

A wafer of Patek Philippe Spiromax hairsprings

The solution to this problem was devised by the CSEM – Centre Suisse d’Electronique et de Microtechnique – and in particular Claude Bourgeois, in the frame of a joint research project gathering Rolex, Patek Philippe and the Swatch Group. Thermo-compensation was achieved with a surface oxide, SiO2 being added in the form of layers covering the surfaces of a silicon hairspring.

In this frame, the technology allowing for the production of ultra-accurate and thermally compensated silicon hairsprings was protected by a patent (European patent EP1422436B1 filed on November 25, 2002). It was therefore restricted to the companies of the CSEM consortium, completed by Ulysse Nardin in the frame of a gentleman’s agreement.

Close-up of the Syloxi hairspring by Rolex

Patek Philippe introduced its Spiromax® balance spring in 2006. At Swatch Group, Breguet pioneered the use of silicon balance springs in 2006 too, before the technology was used for other group brands. As for Rolex, the Syloxi hairspring was introduced in 2014 on calibre 2236, the first of a new generation of Rolex movements.

Entering the Silicon Age?

20 years after the original patent was filed and since it has now just expired (last Friday, to be precise), it will be interesting to see who will announce new silicon hairspring projects in the future, all the more as this will certainly open the door to more innovations. But the question is not as simple as it may sound. Mastering the industrial process of the production of silicon hairsprings and achieving the maximum yield over a wafer are not small endeavours, and cannot be achieved overnight. Besides, since 2002, additional patents have been filed in the field (for instance specific production processes, specific geometries, and specific ways to attach the spring) and new players literally need to navigate a legal minefield.

Horage’s take on the silicon hairspring

First, large groups or top-tier brands can be expected to be working on such projects (some might have been working on this for multiple years already). For the sake of using silicon, but also for a matter of independence with regards to the production of a highly strategic watch component.

In particular, if the TAG Heuer institute has been working on the development of carbon composite hairsprings, we would not be surprised to learn that the LVMH group brands would be conducting projects in the field of silicon hairsprings. In 2018, Richemont announced their Twinspir silicon hairspring technology with the Baume & Mercier Baumatic. If the production was stopped (due to the still existing patent of CSEM back then), silicon could very well be back soon with Richemont brands… only time will tell.

Besides these watchmaking powerhouses, smaller brands and independent suppliers can be expected to enter this market too.

As explained by Andi Felsl, founder of independent watchmaking brand Horage; “Silicon will kickstart innovation in all layers of the industry as we have seen it on escapement design following a prior patent expiry date in 2016. Silicon has the potential to afford more brands the opportunity to produce and deliver high-performance movements to the passionate watch enthusiasts that keep this industry alive.” Horage is now ready to equip their movements with silicon hairsprings after working on the development of their technology (with a partner in Germany to etch silicon) and the process of their assembly for years.

A wafer of silicon hairsprings produced by German company Damasko – the patented EPS silicon spiral

A joint venture created by Ulysse Nardin and Mimotec (now owned by Acrotec) to manufacture silicon components, Sigatec has been manufacturing hairspring for years. So far, the production was limited to Ulysse Nardin only, but Sigatec is investing to expand its production capacities and open such products to third-party brands.

Among the Swiss manufacturers of balance springs, Atokalpa (a company owned by the Sandoz Family, and then linked to Vaucher Manufacture and Parmigiani Fleurier) does conduct research on silicon. As far as Precision Engineering is concerned, their focus remains on their para-magnetic alloy PE5000.

And of course, new players are to be expected outside Switzerland. In particular, Damasko, a German-based manufacturer, proudly presents on their website their patented EPS silicon spiral… not to mention Asia and the Americas with for instance Master Dynamic or Firehouse Horology (the two photos you can see below).

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While it is too soon to know exactly what has been done behind closed curtains by some brands, or what will be revealed in the coming months/years by large brands and groups, the expiration of the CSEM Consortium’s patent clearly opens the door to interesting development… however, keeping in mind that many other patents might have been filled in the meantime to still protect parts of the technology. Interesting times ahead…

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Note – our focus in this article is limited to silicon hairsprings only, without exploring other materials or developments of new types of oscillators and escapements.

[Vit]

Rolex po 10 měsících opět zdražuje:

https://www.watchtime.net/uhren/rolex-2-preiserhoehung-2022-das-kosten-submariner-daytona-und-co-jetzt/?omhide=true&utm_source=Watchtime_weekly_nl&utm_campaign=Rolex_2._Preiserhöhung_2022__Das_kosten_Submariner,_Daytona_und_Co._jetzt_29112022&utm_medium=email

 

[Lookyn]

V 29. 11. 2022 v 16:42, Vit napsal:

Rolex po 10 měsících opět zdražuje:

https://www.watchtime.net/uhren/rolex-2-preiserhoehung-2022-das-kosten-submariner-daytona-und-co-jetzt/?omhide=true&utm_source=Watchtime_weekly_nl&utm_campaign=Rolex_2._Preiserhöhung_2022__Das_kosten_Submariner,_Daytona_und_Co._jetzt_29112022&utm_medium=email

 

Já si myslim, že je úplně jedno, o kolik % třeba Suby nebo Daytony zdraží, když mi je stejně neprodají 

[Vit]

Zajímavý počiin:

Návrat k podstatě pilotních hodinek: Nový Longines Pilot Majetek

S modelem Longines Pilot Majetek se značka okřídlených přesýpacích hodin vrací k hodinkám vyvinutým pro letectví a oceňovaným širší veřejností. Tyto nové hodinky v sobě spojují ducha dobrodružství a historický rozměr, aniž by ignorovaly estetiku a techniku 21. století.

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celý článek ZDE: https://www.hodinarstvibechyne.cz/cs/magazin/navrat-k-podstate-pilotnich-hodinek-novy-longines-pilot-majetek/

 

Jednotlivé modely i s cenami ZDE:

https://www.hodinarstvibechyne.cz/cs/hodinky-longines-pilot-majetek/?utm_source=Maileon&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NL2023-02-23&utm_content=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hodinarstvibechyne.cz%2Fcs%2Fhodinky-longines-pilot-majetek%2F

 

 

Upraveno 23. února 2023 uživatelem Vit

[Vit]

ještě jeden zajímavý článek o Longines Pilot Majetek:

https://monochrome-watches.com/hands-on-2023-longines-pilot-majetek-re-edition-specs-price/?mc_cid=568a63d553&mc_eid=144e8b2da6

 

[Vit]

Můj oblíbený výrobce bot a jeho charitativní aktivita:
https://www.vasky.cz/cs/blog/unikatni-hodinky-ktere-pomuzou-dobre-veci?sid=bf4f397a6e5f485cbd47ea725a120180&t=n&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hodinky&utm_content=hodinky
https://aukro.cz/charitativni-aukce-vasky-luxusni-svycarske-hodinky-zenith-1900-vasky-7032411560

 

[Rodkopf]

před 2 hodinami, Vit napsal:

Můj oblíbený výrobce bot a jeho charitativní aktivita:
https://www.vasky.cz/cs/blog/unikatni-hodinky-ktere-pomuzou-dobre-veci?sid=bf4f397a6e5f485cbd47ea725a120180&t=n&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hodinky&utm_content=hodinky
https://aukro.cz/charitativni-aukce-vasky-luxusni-svycarske-hodinky-zenith-1900-vasky-7032411560

 

Celkem pekne zpracované a fajn akce pro dobrou věc.

[cezan]

https://www.idnes.cz/ekonomika/zahranicni/audemars-piguet-hodinky-svycarsko-luxusni-kradez-zaruka-nahrada.A230404_110620_eko-zahranicni_jadv

[PetrSefl]

To je k blití ne? Jak si to mohou dovolit? Ještě poměrně známá značka Festina.. podle mě to je ja soudní spor. Dokonce i styl fotek je okopírovaný..

https://www.hodinky-365.cz/blog/festina-swiss-made-automatic

[lemon]

Normálna homage, podobné ako robí Steinhart atď. Nebavilo by ma to ale ma to ani nepohoršuje, som si už nejako zvykol na homážky. 

[Vit]

Popis rozdílů mezi starými a novými ROLEX DAYTONA - bílé provedení

https://monochrome-watches.com/hands-on-review-steel-rolex-daytona-126500ln-everything-that-changed-specs-price/?mc_cid=4ba6d6e2ee&mc_eid=144e8b2da6

[Vit]

Řekl bych, že toto se Wardům povedlo:

Článek zde:
https://www.fratellowatches.com/introducing-christopher-wards-take-on-the-integrated-bracelet-sports-watch-the-twelve-live-pictures/?utm_source=WeeklyNewsletter&utm_campaign=e3ebc6e38e-RSS_EMAIL_MAILCHIMP_AUTOMATED_BIWEEKLY&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b515b4ef06-e3ebc6e38e-123619801

 

[rado74]

před 10 hodinami, Vit napsal:

Řekl bych, že toto se Wardům povedlo:

 

Veľmi pekné ....

[Vit]

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