Saturday, January 24, 2009

Armand Nicolet L07 Venus collection LE

The new Armand Nicolet Limited Edition has taken up a new challenge and joined the exclusive world of chronographs. Following the original series equipped with small seconds functions, Armand Nicolet L07 has been created in a new chronograph version. 

The new Armand Nicolet L07 watch is united in a limited edition of 140 pieces. The timepiece reveals an amazing range of color combinations of its dials and straps. Twenty pieces have incorporated the prominent movement VENUS 175 with column wheel, while the rest of 120 pieces are equipped with the VENUS 188 with 'navettes' system.

This collection has overcome the brand's tradition of developing only very finely decorated movements, the beauty of which is revealed through transparent case backs in sapphire crystal and dial openings.

The plate and the bridges of the movements are worth special attention - they are fully decorated with a new motif called 'Cote de Nicolet' by Armand Nicolet. First, the surface of the plate and bridges acquires perfect polishing. During the next stage, the plate and bridges are manually decorated with help of a special tool with an ivory point. The tool is used for scraping the surface, thus creating nice lines every 2 mm. 

The pattern has been inspired by the decoration applied in the 1930s only on high-end movements developed during that period. All the work performed on the movement recuperates the signature hand-craftsmanship of Armand Nicolet. The heads of the screws are so flat that if to look at them from a front view, they seem to be black, due to the ideal light reflection. 

The balance wheel has incorporated the counter-weight system. The movement, with a 18000-vibrations per hour beat, offers 32-hour power reserve. The same as the Limited Editions introduced earlier, the movement is provided with the engraving of the limited number on the frame opening on the dial. 

The Armand Nicolet L07 watch goes in a special wood case, accompanied by the Certificate of Authenticity. With the value destined to increase over the years, the timepiece has been created for collectors who highly appreciate not only the excellence of the watch's mechanical execution, but also the smart investment ahead in time.

Model: 7647A-GL-P964GRT2

Available in 10 pieces.
Mechanical manual winding movement with Chronograph functions.
Guillochè decorated dial with applied indexes and diamond cut dots.
Case with antiglare treated sapphire crystal and see-through screwed back.
Case and Buckle: 18 Kt white gold 
Water resistance:5 ATM
Diameter: 43mm
Thickness: 13mm
Dial: Nickel
Strap: Grey Big Scales Alligator
Buckle: tang

Model: 9649A-NR-P964NRT2
Available in 35 pieces
Mechanical manual winding movement with Chronograph functions.
Calibre Venus 188
Guillochè decorated dial with applied indexes and diamond cut dots.
Case with antiglare treated sapphire crystal and see-through screwed back.
Case and Buckle: Stainless steel 316L & 18 Kt rose gold bezel
Water resistance:5 ATM
Diameter: 43mm
Thickness: 13mm
Dial: Black
Strap: Black Big Scales Alligator
Buckle: tang

Model: 7649A-NR-P964NRT2
Available in 10 pieces.
Mechanical manual winding movement with Chronograph functions.
Calibre Venus 188
Guillochè decorated dial with applied indexes and diamond cut dots.
Case with antiglare treated sapphire crystal and see-through screwed back.
Case and Buckle: 18 Kt rose gold 
Water resistance:5 ATM
Diameter: 43mm
Thickness: 13mm
Dial: Black
Strap: Black Big Scales Alligator
Buckle: tang


Model: 7649A-AG-P964MRT2

Available in 10 pieces.
Mechanical manual winding movement with Chronograph functions.
Calibre Venus 188
Guillochè decorated dial with applied indexes and diamond cut dots.
Case with antiglare treated sapphire crystal and see-through screwed back.
Case and Buckle: 18 Kt rose gold 
Water resistance:5 ATM
Diameter: 43mm
Thickness: 13mm
Dial: Silvered
Strap: Brown Big Scales Alligator
Buckle: tang

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