| Zenith:
Port-Royal |
Taking inspiration directly from the urban and futuristic jungles
of New York and Tokyo, the Port Royal Collection came into being when
two epochs collided. From Metropolises to Megalopolises, Port Royal
has taken one step further towards an avant-garde design by offering
these new 2008 models with cases of even more massive and straight-edged
architecture. Unique power, exaggerated proportions, athletic build,
tight lines. The symbol of absolute virility, wearing a Mega Port
Royal means channelling all one’s energy to one’s wrist. The individual
can control his fate thanks to the taming of his inner strength, like
a modern-day Samurai putting his entire strike force into a single
punch to the heart of his timepiece. In other words, this is not a
watch you can entrust to just anyone’s hands… |
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Mega
Port-Royal Open El Primero Grande Date Concept
More
avant-garde than ever, the new Mega Port Royal Concept goes even
further. Its new case is structured like a skyscraper, it is imposing,
it makes its own statement
The dimensions are impressive.
Made entirely of black titanium, a light and extremely strong material,
it looks dark and combative.
For the dial, TR90, a very strong and translucent polymorphous material
which was discovered as a result of space technology, creates a
depth of field that produces a
trompe-l’oeil effect : the numerals and power reserve seem to levitate.
The Open shows the new El Primero 4039 C motor comprising 331 parts
and 41 rubies. In the background, the upper plate can be seen, decorated
with the famous chessboard that reproduces the skyscraper facades,
the signature of the range.
This futuristic design allows the adjustment screws and the wheeling
mechanism to be glimpsed as well as the 3-disk patented Grande Date
system, a major innovation this year.
Another novelty, the power reserve has been redesigned as a horizontal
accelerator pedal picked out with a bright red indicator.
Finally, the rubber strap forms an integral part of the watch, as
though better to emphasise the majestic grandeur of the new case.
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Mega
Port-Royal Open El Primero Grande Date
This
year a new model is added to the Port Royal Open in rose gold and
stainless steel, already available in two sizes, the Mega Port Royal
Open Grande Date.
A new vision for the future.
This timepiece has a new and more imposing case in brushed steel
that stands out and is meant exclusively for strong personalities.
The basalt black or metal grey dials are chiseled with geometric
perpendicular lines.
The power reserve design has been redesigned as a horizontal accelerator
pedal picked out with a bright red indicator.
These two alternatives are offered with an integral matte rubber
strap for a sporty look or in black alligator for a more elegant
touch.
Mastering the passage of time is denoted with a day-by-day progression
and for this a new complication has been added: the new El Primero
4039 B chronograph, visible as usual through the rectangular opening
of the Open at 11 o’clock. It is endowed with a Grande Date whose
functioning is made possible thanks to a revolutionary 3-disk patented
system.
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Mega
Port-Royal Tourbillon El Primero
Decisively
futuristic, this Tourbillon has a breathtaking design. Impressive
materials and amazing watchmaking know-how. Housed in a new Mega
case in black titanium, this prestigious Grande Complication is
intended to eliminate the effects of gravity by enclosing the escapement
in a gyroscopic cage. An enthralling piece with a unique style.
The combination with the El Primero chronograph, pulsating at 36,000
vibrations an hour, makes it the fastest tourbillon in the world.
And surprisingly, a grid riveted on the case encrusted with watchmaker’s
rubies protects the sapphire glass. Inside, the TR90 dial plays
with light and offers a view on the complexity of the 4007 C calibre.
The movement comprises 298 components and 35 rubies and the Tourbillon
cage is made up of 56 pieces weighing 0.45 grams. Finally, a silicon
anchor ensures there is no friction on the escapement. Concentrated
technology in a hallmarked and numbered timepiece.
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