Place Vendôme OMBRES

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About this reference

The tourbillon ranks as one of the most distinguished complications in ‘haute horlogerie’. That does not mean that it is strictly reserved for those impassioned by mechanical marvels. The model called ‘ombres’, or ‘shadows’, comes in a grade 5 titanium. It is not only lighter on the wrist, but has a rugged, faintly greyish tint that creates an elemental feeling. The case stretchers have been carefully machined and sandblasted. The watch face, delicately framed by a thinner bezel, is anchored at the lower end by the suspended tourbillon at 8 o'clock and the second time zone at 4 o'clock. Between the two is the day/night indicator in the second time zone. At 12 o'clock, the time giving dial stares from a dark dial, justifying the name of the model. "We are fascinated by the subtle shift in character brought about by the use of a different metal and the addition of hues," says Xavier de Roquemaurel, the Czapek CEO. "It's now a watch that defies categorizations. It is mysterious, even a touch romantic, and yet still maintains a strong mechanical-functional spirit." Overview: Limited edition: 25 pieces; Reference (site code): 1395; Collection: Place Vendôme; Listing status: Live page (sitemap only). Functions: 1.: Hours and Minutes on separate dial located at 12 o’clock; 2.: One-minute tourbillon located at 8 o’clock; 3.: Second time zone on sundial at 4 o’clock, turns counter-clockwise; 4.: Disk day/night indicator located at 6, turns counter-clockwise; 5.: Power reserve: off center disk, located at 12, turn on 90º on 60h, winding counter-clockwise. Movement: 1.: Caliber SXH2: Haute Horlogerie proprietary; 2.: Mechanical hand-wound movement developed by Chronode and Czapek & Cie; 3.: Power reserve: 60 hours with one barrel spring; 4.: Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 VpH); 5.: Diameter: 34.8 mm - 15 ½ lines; 6.: Height: 9.8 mm. Case: 1.: Titanium grade 5 case; 2.: 43.5 mm diameter; 3.: Sandblasted strechers on case flanks; 4.: Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides; 5.: Sapphire crystal case back with anti-reflective treatment on both sides; 6.: Water-resistance: 30 meters (3 atm). Dial: 1.: Smoky grey brass champlevé dial, “Grand-Feu” Black Ena