Admirals Cup Competition 48 titanium and 18 karat rose gold

Description

In Porto Cervo (Sardinia), at the "DeLuxe 2006" event held on 24 June last, Michael Wunderman, the president of CORUM, presented a world first to the assembled guests: the new Admiral's Cup Competition 48 titanium models and the very latest bi-color versions in titanium and 18 karat rose gold. On this occasion, Michael Wunderman also handed over to the retailers who were present the titanium models which they had been able to admire last spring in Basel. During this event in Porto Cervo, the first model from the collection was auctioned for the benefit of the charitable association for handicapped children and adults at Arzachena. The timepiece went for more than twice its normal retail price. A striking piece, admired by a sophisticated gathering of connoisseurs of luxury which brought together some 600 celebrities from the world's leading luxury brands, the new Admiral's Cup 48 impressed the audience with its design resolutely focused on the strong values of competitive sport. Developed with current trends in mind, the powerful lines of its titanium case and bracelet are entirely in keeping with the futuristic keel styling, with sharp angles, of the latest sailing boats and motor yachts.Although it still respects the characteristic features of the Admiral's Cup collection, the Admiral's Cup Competition 48 in titanium and rose gold represents a major evolution in the choice and shape of the components. Its 48 mm diameter case, the broadest in the collection so far, is made of titanium, a material that is lighter than steel. Another advantage of this remarkable metal is its high resistance to sea water corrosion, making it a perfect choice for the Admiral's Cup line. The 18 karat rose gold bezel is capped by a domed sapphire crystal fashioned in a twelve-sided shape – a world first! It matches with absolute precision the twelve facets of the bezel and assures perfect water-resistance of the case down to a depth of 300 metres (30 atm.). The broad and large time-setting crown, easy both to grip and turn thanks to a double notch system, is set into a vulcanized rubber lateral case extension, thus ensuring the best possible protection of this critical component. The screw-down crown makes for still better water-resistance, as does the screw-in case back featuring a relief decoration of the famous Admiral's Cup TrophyThe superb workmanship of its voluminous COSC certified automatic movement, with its unique dimension - 13 lines ¼ (diameter : 30,40 mm) - makes this one of the world's most reliable, both for its rate accuracy and for its technical construction which is a perfect match for the robust case. The movement features hour, minute, seconds, day and date functions. The big diameter of the dial opening permits optimum readability. It follows the characteristic twelve-sided shape of the bezel and features the twelve nautical pennants arranged as colorful hour-markers around its dial ring, encircled by a thin gold thread. The big white luminescent minute numerals, also encircled by a thin gold thread, and the gold luminescent hour, minute and second hands, stand out handsomely against the matt black lacquered or satin blue dial. Seconds are displayed in an off-centered subdial at 9 o'clock and the day and date appear through a twin aperture at 3 o'clock. The design of the robust and comfortable water-resistant strap harmonizes perfectly with that of the case. It is made of black or blue vulcanized rubber to match the color of the dial and secured on the wrist by a big and sturdy titanium Admiral's Cup buckle.With its striking design, the new Admiral's Cup Competition 48 in titanium and rose gold clearly asserts CORUM's determination to remain firmly at the head of the fleet. Specifications Reference947.931.05/0371 AN32 black dialMovementAutomaticBased on a VAL 7750 calibreDiameter: 13'''1/4Certified chronometer (COSC)24 jewelsFinishing exclusively made for CORUMOscillating weight with special shape and personalized decorationFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, day, dateCaseDiameter: 48 mmTitanium18 karat rose gold bezel18 karat rose gold screwed-in crownCrown guard in vulcanized rubberScrewed-in back with Admiral's Cup trophy engravingDialMatt black lacquered dial or satin blue dial 12 painted nautical pennants as hour-markers on the flangeLuminescent applied minute numerals Luminescent minute and hour handsSeconds indication in off-centered subdial at 9 o'clockLuminescent small seconds handDay and date through twin aperture at 3 o'clock GlassTwelve-sided domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating StrapsBlack or blue vulcanized rubber strap BuckleTitaniumWater resistance30 atmospheres (300 metres / 990 feet)Admiral's Cup Competition 48 titane et or rose 18 caratsC'est Porto Cervo (Sardaigne), dans le cadre de l'vnement DeLuxe 2006 du 24 juin dernier, que Michael Wunderman, prsident de CORUM, a prsent aux invits en premire mondiale les nouveaux modles Admiral's Cup Competition 48 en titane ainsi que ses toutes rcentes variantes bicolores en titane et or rose 18 carats. A cette occasion, Michael Wunderman a galement remis en mains propres aux dtaillants prsents les modles en titane qu'ils avaient eu l'occasion d'admirer ce printemps Bâle. Toujours dans le cadre de ce même vnement de Porto Cervo, le premier modle de la collection, a t mis aux enchres en faveur de l'association caritative pour enfants et adultes handicaps de la localit d'Arzachena, laquelle il a rapport plus du double de la valeur de son prix de vente.Trs remarque et admire par un public connaisseur et raffin, runissant quelque 600 personnalits des marques mondiales les plus renommes de l'industrie du luxe, la nouvelle Admiral's Cup 48 a frapp par son design rsolument port vers les valeurs fortes du sport de comptition. Conçu dans l'esprit des tendances actuelles, le style puissant de son boîtier en titane et de son bracelet se rvle en parfait accord avec le carnage futuriste trs percutant, aux angles marqus, des impressionnants voiliers et yachts moteur les plus rcents.Tout en respectant les traits caractristiques de la ligne Admiral's Cup, l'Admiral's Cup Competition 48 en titane et or rose prsente une importante volution dans le choix et la forme des composants.Son boîtier de 48 mm de diamtre, le plus large ce jour de la collection, est ralis en titane, un matriau plus lger que l'acier. Un autre avantage de ce mtal remarquable est sa haute rsistance de corrosion l'eau de mer, ce qui en fait un choix parfait pour la ligne Admiral's Cup. La lunette en or rose 18 carats est coiffe d'une glace saphir bombe, taille de forme dodcagonale – une premire ! Elle s'adapte avec une prcision absolue aux douze pans de la lunette et assure l'tanchit du boîtier jusqu' 300 mtres (30 atm.). La grande et large couronne de mise l'heure, facile manipuler grâce un double crantage, est insre dans un prolongement latral du boîtier en caoutchouc vulcanis, ce qui lui assure ainsi une protection optimale. Elle est visse pour assurer l'tanchit, de même que le fond du boîtier dcor en relief du clbre trophe Admiral's Cup.La trs haute qualit d'excution de son volumineux mouvement automatique certifi COSC, unique dans sa dimension de 13 lignes 1/4, en fait l'un des plus fiables au monde, tant par sa qualit de marche que par sa construction technique en parfaite harmonie avec la robustesse du boîtier. Il intgre entirement les fonctions heure, minute, seconde, date, jour.Le large diamtre d'ouverture du cadran offre une lisibilit optimale. Il suit la forme caractristique douze pans de la lunette et porte sur son rehaut les douze flammes nautiques indiquant les heures en couleurs, entoures d'un mince filet dor. Les grands chiffres des minutes, blancs luminescents, entours galement d'un filet dor, ainsi que les aiguilles des heures, minutes et secondes, dores et luminescentes, se dtachent parfaitement sur le fond laqu noir mat ou satin bleu du cadran. […]

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