Oris Year of the Snake Limited Edition
Ref. 01 115 7759 7117-Set
The Oris Year of the Snake Limited Edition is a bold tribute to tradition and horological innovation. Crafted in a 44 mm multi-piece titanium case, it features a domed sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-reflective coating and a see-through case back with special engravings. The striking green dial displays central hour and minute hands, a subsidiary seconds dial at 7:30, and a signature non-linear power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock. Powered by the hand-wound Calibre 115 with a remarkable 240-hour (10-day) power reserve, this timepiece blends exceptional mechanics with symbolic artistry.
The first ladies collection by F.P Journe a revolutionary horological concept
Always ahead of his time, conciliating tradition, innovation and modern technology, f.p.journe has developed a revolutionary horological concept for his first ladies collection. It was designed and conceived exclusively for women, with extremely precise technical specifications to provide this watch a long autonomy of 8 to 10 years in daily use and up to 18 years in standby mode.
8 years of development were necessary for this innovative movement that combines a great comfort of use and the performances of an electro-mechanical watch with feminity, elegance and precision. The “élégante” allows the time to be stopped and started again. This is the dream of all watchmakers…
The concept of this electro-mechanical watch features a mechanical motion detector visible on the dial at 4:30. When the “élégante” is motionless, it goes in stand by mode after 35 minutes to save its energy and the hands stop turning. During the standby mode, the microprocessor continues to keep time, while the mechanical parts – gears, rotors and hands – stop moving. When the “élégante” is moved again, the hands sets themselves automatically to the current time, taking the shortest path – either clockwise or counter clockwise.
All the mechanical elements of the “élégante” movement are manufactured by f.p.journe, based on the brand’s own criteria of excellence in state-of-the-art haute horology. The electronic components are made in switzerland according to exclusive standards, with a microprocessor specifically created for the watch.
The luminescent dial of the “élégante” in the titanium versions recalls the shimmering surface of white mother-of-pearl. It offers maximum legibility, by day and by night. At night the hands count off the hours, as in a shadow theatre. As a finishing touch to his first ladies collection, f.p.journe has chosen a flat tortue case, whose design is trademarked.
As françois-Paul Journe says: “i created this watch because for 20 years, women have been asking me to design a watch for them; a watch that was different and comfortable to wear, and that suited their needs and desires. I therefore created this long-lasting watch especially for them. Today the “élégante” features the only electro-mechanical movement conceived and created for the luxury market and offering a true vision of luxury.”
The “élégante” 40mm titanium is available with 8 coloured rubber straps: white, powder rose, orange, chocolate, black, anthracite, midnight blue and khaki green. The ergonomic shape of the straps perfectly embraces the wrist.
The linesport collection broadens with the new automatique réserve, available in 3 versions: one in titanium grade 5, one in 18k 6n gold and one in platinum pt950.
The case of 44 mm diameter and 11 mm thick, with bezel inlaid with ceramic, encloses the octa 1300.3 automatic movement with a very large date, made in aluminium alloy for the titanium version and in 18k rose gold for the 18k 6n gold and platinum versions.
The 3 versions have different dials:
– for the titanium model, a dial in aluminum alloy of yellow or anthracite colour with luminescent applied numerals, seconds counter in white sapphire and luminescent hours and minutes hands. With an extreme lightness and in absolute comfort, this watch in its totality only weighs around 83 grams.
– for the 6n gold model, a silver guilloche dial covered with ruthenium and appliques numerals in matte 6n gold, seconds counter in whitened silver and matte 5n golden hands.
– for the platinum model, a blue-mauve colour silver guilloche dial with appliques numerals in matte white gold, seconds counter in whitened silver and matte rhodied hands.
The automatique réserve features a day and night indication and a date now even larger (4.7 x 2.6mm) for optimal readability. The automatic winding mechanical movement uses any slightest movement of the wrist to increase the winding of the watch providing 160 hours of power reserve.
The metal bracelets are assorted to their respective case. Two new bracelets in 18k 6n gold and platinum with matte hammered finishing have been developed. The links attached to the case are also articulated to adapt to the different wrist sizes with an adjustable folding clasp in length of approximately 5 mm.
The ultra-technical and powerful Diver X Skeleton revolutionises the aesthetics of diving watches. With its titanium DLC case water-resistant to 200 metres, this extraordinary piece presents a dynamic skeletonised dial marked with an X in deep black and azure blue.
The Freak ONE epitomizes our commitment to innovation and excellence. The watch is powered by the caliber UN-240 Manufacture, an automatic movement with a 90-hour power reserve. The flying carrousel movement rotates around its own axis and features a silicon oversized oscillator and hairspring. The escapement is treated with DIAMonSIL for added precision and durability. The 44mm black DLC-coated titanium case has a satin finish and is complemented by a rose gold 5N bezel. The watch is fitted with a black rubber 'ballistic’ textured strap, made of 30% recycled rubber from production waste by BIWI. Since it rewrote high-end watchmaking codes more than two decades ago, the Freak’s iconic form has been defined by three signature characteristics: NO DIAL, NO HANDS, NO CROWN. Movement is king as it rotates to tell the time.
At Dubai Watch Week, Ulysse Nardin continues the Freak’s story with the Freak ONE OPS – as in “operations”, a khaki and black watch that convey an adventurous inspiration. As before, it’s backed by cutting-edge technology developed in Ulysse Nardin’s independent integrated manufacture, only now with a casual look.