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the-oracle-in-the-machine · 2 years

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Tarot Readings

Hello! This is my first time offering tarot readings online, so bear with me as I get used to it. You can call me Z, he/him and they/them pronouns, I'm 19 years old and I've been doing tarot for myself for a while now so I thought that I’d delve into offering readings for others, and maybe make some money to save up for college/hrt in the future. I offer readings from "The Steampunk Tarot: Wisdom From the Gods of the Machine" by John and Caitlin Matthews, a beautiful deck with a few notable changes from regular tarot: The Major Arcana are now the Gods of the Machine, swords are airships, cups are submersibles, wands are engines, and swords are leviathans. And then there's the Legates of the Imperium, which is to say, your standard court cards. Captain, Lady, Navigator, Messenger. The Gods of the Machine are, in order, Apprentice (0), Technomancer (I), Aviatrix (II), Empress (III), Emperor (IV), Horologer (V), Explorers (VI), Triumph (VII), Engineer (VIII), Inventor (IX), Time Machine (X), Brazen Head (XI), Suspension Tank (XII), Spring-heeled Jack (XIII), Spirit Gauge (XIV), Cyborg (XV), Stricken Tower (XVI), Comet (XVII), Moon Voyage (XVIII), Solarium (XIX), Regeneration Machine (XX), and Cosmic Blueprint (XXI). They correspond to the Major Arcana card of the same number, so it’s rather easy to figure out which is which. Readings: 3 card spread: $2 Gods of the Machine 4 card spread: each of the god cards comes with a 4 card spread to gain insight related to the card. Please specify which card(s) you'd like a reading for. $4 Control Panel 5 card spread: "a simple way to gain the general coordinates for your issue" $4 5 card spread: $4 Steam Goggles spread: "a quick card pairing to help you focus on priorities. [] By looking at the same two cards through different eyes, you see how- when one card is placed before or after another- it changes things." $3 Keys of Wisdom 6 card spread: can be to gain insight on the next four seasons, four months, or next four weeks. $6 Cosmic Blueprint 9 card spread: find the blueprints of your life at any given moment. $10 DM me if interested! I take payments through my paypal, paypal.me/zdoesthings Obligatory disclaimer that this is just for entertainment purposes only! My interpretations of the cards shouldn't be considered fact. Tarot is more of a tool for you to consider life and have some self guidance in life, not to predict the future or replace professional advice. Professionals should always take priority over cards. Nothing will be a hundred percent accurate, and I am not liable for any actions taken after receiving your reading. I also understand that there's some discussion to be had about whether selling tarot readings is cultural appropriation. From what I've seen, it seems to be safe for me to do, and I'll always try to be as respectful as possible when it comes to spiritual practices such as this. If anyone says otherwise, let's talk about it! I'm always open for learning more and making sure I'm doing the right thing.

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watchesreview · 3 years

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A. LANGE & SÖHNE CABARET TOURBILLON HANDWERKSKUNST

The A. Lange & Söhne Cabaret Tourbillon Handwerkskunst shares much in common with the Cabaret Tourbillon, first released in 2008. This latest creation features many mechanical details that enhance the ownership experience. However, its magnificence is not limited to its mechanical virtues, it also extends to the artistic treatment of the dial and movement.

Theo Jansen, the contemporary Dutch artist, once said ‘the walls between art and engineering exist only in our minds’. It seems very apt when looking at a Lange timepiece.

Although Bauhaus, the famous German design school, is based on the notion of ‘form follows function’, some examples of this approach can appear a tad utilitarian. In contrast, Lange surpasses the merely functional, imbuing its products with exquisite aesthetic elements. For example, virtually all models are endowed with a hand-engraved balance cock. From a functional perspective this component could have been stamped out, rhodium plated and left unadorned, however, A. Lange & Söhne would never countenance such a perfunctory approach.

While Lange could expedite the making of a watch by focussing solely on the essential, it chooses not to. Indeed, it creates wonderfully engineered watches that encompass über-refined finishing. Black polishing and hand-chamfering are not the products of haste, but rather demonstrate a mindset that always favours excellence. In my opinion, the engineering manifest with the Lange’s fine watches is conjoined with art.

In 2011, the brand from Saxony, eager to showcase even more of its artistic capabilities, unveiled its first Handwerkskunst timepiece. Its name means ‘craftsmanship’ a reference to the high quotient of artisanal input. For the inaugural model, the German marque chose to breathe upon its famous Tourbillon Pour le Mérite. This limited edition Handwerkskunst model sported a fascinating honey gold dial enriched with an extraordinary texture. This finish is achieved by using a technique called ‘tremblage’, where a small burin is lightly tapped against the dial membrane to create a myriad of dimples.

The following year, in 2012, the Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst was unveiled and enjoyed favourable coverage in many horological publications and websites. This contemporary watch featured the aforementioned artisanal technique, a form of adornment that would eventually be employed on several, but not all, Handwerkskunst models. Moreover, the luxury watch brand shrewdly chose to apply black-rhodium plate to the white gold dial, bestowing the horological vista with a sizeable dose of modernity.

Over the last 10 years, Lange has released several Handwerkskunst models. Some have featured tremblage while others encompassed grand feu enamelling. In 2017, the prestigious watch firm unveiled the 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar Handwerkskunst. The white gold dial was dressed in blue enamel and adorned with contrasting blue stars. To the rear of the watch is a hinged caseback was embellished with tremblage and relief engraving, all surrounded by a circlet of enamel.

The Handwerkskunst experience is not restricted to the dial and case, it often extends to the movement. This includes different forms of finishing to the ‘standard’ model. In addition, it can also encompass technical changes to the movement specification. For instance, the calibre L043.1, fitted to the standard Zeitwerk, features a variable-inertia balance. The balance wheel is fitted with c-shaped masellotes, set in-board. The Handwerkskunst version is equipped with the Calibre L043.4 which is also fitted with a variable-inertia balance, however, it uses traditional timing screws to adjust the rate. By using c-shaped masellotes, there is nothing protruding beyond the rim of the balance, mitigating air turbulence, thereby augmenting precision. While the screwed balance is technically inferior, many purists appreciate its traditional appearance. The Handwerkskunst movement eschews Glashütte ribbing in favour of a frosted three-quarter plate.

Now, the Manufactory has produced a new work of art, the A. Lange & Söhne Cabaret Tourbillon Handwerkskunst. The ‘standard’ Cabaret Tourbillon was first released in 2008, however, this latest version of the model still looks fresh-faced and brims with a number of additional artistic details.

The dial

There is a reason why most watches are round; they are more likely to sell. When a brand veers from this accepted wisdom it exposes itself to a greater risk of commercial failure. However, over the years, some of the most eye-catching designs have embraced lozenge, rectangular and tonneau-shaped forms. In this instance, A. Lange & Söhne has boldly chosen not to make yet another round watch but instead has conceived a rectangular-shaped timepiece. I can already say at this juncture, with just 30 pieces planned and legions of Langephiles dotted around the globe, the demand for the A. Lange & Söhne Cabaret Tourbillon Handwerkskunst is short to outstrip available supplies.

The lancine-shaped hour and minute hands are rhodiumed gold and convey meaning in a softly spoken, clear manner. Each hour is marked with matching diamond-shaped indexes, save for 3, 6, and 9 o’clock where Roman numerals denote the hours.

Disciples of the Manufactory’s work will immediately notice the power-reserve indicator at 4 o’clock. It is an indication that features on the Lange 1, arguably the brand’s most iconic model. The display on this model is snailed, employs a monochrome palette and features the German words ‘Ab’ and ‘Auf’. A small seconds display is positioned opposite the power-reserve indicator, employing much of the same design language as its aforementioned counterpart.

An aperture in the southern territory of the dial reveals the eponymous tourbillon. The purpose of this device, patented in 1801, is to counter the adverse influence of gravity on the balance. Housed within a rotating cage, the escapement and regulation organ follow a circular path, turning 360° every minute. This highly complex mechanism negates positional errors, enhancing the overall precision of the movement.

In many cases, despite being designed to augment accuracy, a tourbillon seldom allows the wearer to hack the seconds and synchronise the time with a reference clock. When the Cabaret Tourbillon was released in 2008, it allowed the wearer to instantaneously stop the balance inside the rotating cage merely by pulling out the crown. This meant the wearer could synchronise the various time indications with a reference clock and simply pushing the crown home again, set the balance running again. It is an eminently logical feature but one that continues to elude most other watch brands.

In 1990, when A. Lange & Söhne was ‘re-registered’, it released four models, one of which was the Lange 1. Its oversized date display was inspired by the Five-Minute Clock in the Semper Opera in nearby Dresden. The date indication employs two discs, one for the tens and the other for units, delivering a widescreen indication of the prevailing date. Perpetuating this tradition, the A. Lange & Söhne Cabaret Tourbillon Handwerkskunst is also endowed with a large format date display. This confers superb legibility and its proportions look perfectly at ease with the watch, delivering a harmonious mien.

Arguably the pièce de résistance is the artistic embellishment of the white gold canvas. The inner area of the dial is hand engraved with a ‘lozenge pattern’. The regular appearance of each lozenge element might fool you into thinking it has been performed using a machine. However, its uniformly geometric pattern and the absence of any flaws is the product of a deft hand and much patience. A thin line of tremblage delineates one area of the dial from another.

The dial’s epidermis is suffused with a semi-transparent enamel layer, imbuing the dialscape with a wonderful depth.

At the base of the dial, the watch’s country of origin is specified in a crisp font, while in the bottom right-hand corner, the word ‘Glashütte’ effectively signs the masterpiece.

The case

The A. Lange & Söhne Cabaret Tourbillon Handwerkskunst is housed in a 950 platinum case measuring 29.5 x 39.2 x 10.3mm. This noblest of metals is more challenging to machine than steel or gold. When platinum is milled using a CNC machine, great care is needed to avoid excessive heat generation as this can make the material even more challenging to work with. To avoid heat issues, the milling times have to be extended, thereby heightening production costs.

Nevertheless, the additional machining costs and the high price of platinum are justified by the properties it confers. Platinum, which is far rarer than gold, exhibits a becoming silvery-white hue, is reassuringly dense and delivers a wonderfully lustrous sheen.

Each of the bezel’s four sides gently slope towards the case middle. The caseband is straight for the most part, but step outwards near the lugs. Despite its obvious complexity, the watch remains elegant and tastefully understated. For example, the lugs do not unduly project from the case, but peep beyond its main body, drawing the strap close.

One of the highlights of Lange ownership is undoubtedly the movement beating within the case. The German marque indulges the wearer with sublime views of the calibre L042.1, courtesy of an exhibition caseback.

The watch is presented on a black hand-stitched leather strap paired with a deployant buckle, again in 950 platinum.

The movement

The Cabaret Tourbillon is fitted with the calibre L042.1, a hand-wound movement with a tourbillon escapement. The tourbillon features an upper and lower bridge, each fitted with a diamond endstone. As stated earlier, the purpose of the tourbillon is to enhance rate accuracy.

Beyond its functional benefits, the tourbillon provides another vehicle for the German brand to showcase its finishing skills. For example, the upper tourbillon bridge (or bar), spanning the dial aperture, is beautifully polished and secured by two screws, each with wonderfully defined slots. The wearer is indulged with a dynamic spectacle of the escape wheel, pallet lever, balance wheel and hairspring all in motion.

Lange has equipped the movement with a screwed balance, a respectful nod to traditional watchmaking. The two barrels deliver an impressive power reserve of 120 hours, assuming the watch is fully wound. As well as the two barrels delivering greater autonomy, they also contribute to rate accuracy. Indeed, by employing two barrels the power transferred via the gear train to the escapement is more consistent thereby ensuring the amplitude also remains relatively constant.

As stated earlier, the watch has the facility to stop the balance from rotating merely by pulling out the crown. This ingenious system employs an ‘arresting spring’ which cleverly preserves the potential energy of the balance spring so that the balance can restart instantly as soon as the crown is pushed home and the arresting spring is retracted.

Confusingly, the movement within the A. Lange & Söhne Cabaret Tourbillon Handwerkskunst shares the same reference as the movement within the 2008 model, despite both movements looking different.

The Glashütte-based company has respected fine watchmaking etiquette. The calibre L042.1 is rectangular shaped, emulating the shape of the case.

Whereas the movement on the ‘regular’ Cabaret Tourbillon is embellished with traditional Glashütte ribbing, the Handwerkskunst model features a frosted finish. Lange is famous for its hand-engraved balance cocks. In this instance, this exquisite demonstration of the company’s artistic prowess extends to the tourbillon and intermediate wheel cocks. Where the original model is engraved with a filigree-type pattern, the Handwerkskunst version features a ‘lozenge’ shaped motif.

Finally, the movement features 45 jewels, several of which are set in screwed gold chatons, upholding another Lange tradition.

Closing remarks

Most watches impart time, however, it is the method they employ that often differentiates the mediocre products from those brimming with excellence. Personally speaking, I accept that a quartz watch delivers precision, but find them to be soulless. They may fulfil a basic need, but they fail to elicit any emotion.

In some cases, mechanical watches can be devoid of virtue, but the finest examples, the exemplars of Haute Horlogerie, charm the onlooker and lead watch aficionados to smile with delight. A. Lange & Söhne painstakingly crafts watches for discerning souls. The brand’s clients are not merely seeking a functional timepiece but an exquisite object made without compromise.

Since the brand was re-registered in 1990, the firm’s watches transcend the merely functional and incorporate beautifully considered engineering, peerless finishing and numerous examples of tasteful adornment. Lange clearly has a desire to surpass its customers’ expectations, something it has demonstrated over and over again.

The A. Lange & Söhne Cabaret Tourbillon Handwerkskunst embodies everything that is magical about this prestigious firm, but it also encompasses several artistic crafts that few other companies have the necessary expertise to attempt. Based on the evidence, it is clear, when it comes to A. Lange & Söhne, engineering and art are intertwined.

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aboutwatchesblogs · 3 years

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept "Black Panther" Replica Watch Reviews

Following the announcement of its long-term partnership with Marvel, the Swiss manufacturer Audemars Piguet has just unveiled the first creation of this collaboration: the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept "Black Panther" Flying Tourbillon replica watch. A 42 mm timepiece in microblasted titanium with a black ceramic bezel and crown which will be produced in a limited edition of 250 pieces.

The least we can say is that we did not expect that ... If Audemars Piguet has managed to make the "buzz" work with this partnership with Marvel, announced with great fanfare in a very Hollywood show by François-Henry Benhamias, the result seems to disappoint - the word is weak - fans of the brand. Indeed, for a few days, social networks, in particular Instagram and its watch enthusiasts who have become mavericks, who do not hesitate to turn brands, their marketing and their communication into derision, into ridicule, are giving themselves away to heart-joy! This replica Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept “Black Panther” thus triggered a whole series of taunts - some of which are quite funny, moreover, we let you look for them - comparing the watch to competing models less upscale like those of the Hong Kong-based Memorigin or, certain Technomarine; these two brands have also had licensing agreements with Marvel in the past.

Well, beyond this outburst of passions, we must not forget that these are "only watches", that there are more serious things in life! But we must admit that we did not expect that ... Some people imagined that the AP would instead present Millenaries or Code 11:59 featuring horological complications paying homage to superheroes: satellite or jumping hours, retrograde minutes, etc. A bit like Gerald Genta Mickey in the 80s / 90s.

Well no ! The Manufacture in Le Brassus preferred to focus on the Royal Oak Concept for this first limited edition: here it is offered in a 42mm case waterproof to 50 meters.

The case

Forged in titanium, the microblasted case adjoining polished titanium inserts is topped by an octagonal black ceramic bezel that alternates satin and polished surfaces. The hexagonal screws are satin steel. We also notice, between the box and the bezel, the visible purple seal. The sapphire crystal case-back, also micro-blasted and satin-brushed, partly reveals the micromechanics.

The dial

At 6 o'clock, the dial brings together a flying tourbillon with the Marvel hero Black Panther in white gold, hand painted. The figure's silhouette and volume were previously cut from a gray gold disc using a CNC machine. The three-dimensional silhouette in white gold of Black Panther was completely hand painted: 30 hours of work were necessary to achieve this reproduction of the Marvel hero. The texture of the costume was laser cut before being engraved by hand. Details adorning Black Panther's body, from his hands and claws to his muscles and facial features, were hand carved by one craftsman.

Appearing in the background, the laser-textured titanium bridges with black and gray PVD coating recall the faceted costume of the hero. The dial also reveals the movement's perforated barrel at 10 o'clock, offering a view of the mainspring which produces the energy required for the watch. The flange is purple like the bracelet.

The moevement

This watch is fitted with the manually wound Caliber 2965 - 72h power reserve - equipped with a flying tourbillon and originally launched by Audemars Piguet in 2018 as part of the Royal Oak Concept collection. Inspired by the costume of the Marvel hero Black Panther, the geometric bridges in titanium adorned with a black and gray PVD coating of Caliber 2965 reveal, on the dial side, the tourbillon cage at 6 o'clock and the openwork barrel at 10 o'clock.

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watchilove · 5 years

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MB&F Horological Machine No.6 Final Edition on the wrist

The Mb&F Horological Machine No.6 is just one of the fabulous machines that the “friends” have created. We must be grateful that this beauty, the HM6 received a special edition to mark the end of its era. It is not the first and more than sure not the last to receive this honour. As it was established with the HM1, the last pieces will be manufactured in steel. An interesting note to end in. But as any beautiful thing, like any era, this must come to an end. Don’t get me wrong, I am not promoting the celebration of this ending but the opportunities that it leaves behind. Have in mind that MB&F is a small community and evolution means letting the old things go to make the place for new things. Let’s congratulate MB&F for this beautiful Horological Machine, enjoy the last pieces and look forward to the future. MB&F is not capable of disappointing. Below, the integral press release. Is much better written than I could do it. Enjoy it!

MB&F Horological Machine No.6 Final Edition

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Summary

When the hottest-burning stars come to the end of their existence, they take one last stand in the form of a massive supernova. Horological Machine N°6 has only been around since 2014, but its audacious construction and design make it one of the brightest stars in the MB&F constellation, and it has entered supernova phase just four years after its debut. Horological Machine N°6 Final Edition comes in steel, and is available in a limited edition of 8 pieces.

MB&F Horological Machine No.6 Final Edition face

Following the case-material precedent set by Legacy Machine N°1 Final Edition, HM6 Final Edition is presented in stainless steel, a fittingly robust and durable material to memorialise the last outing of this series. Any machine that has experienced four years of intergalactic exploration – transitioning from cosmic pirate ship to futuristic alien vessel – is bound to bear the marks of adventure (or misadventure); the body of HM6 Final Edition is deeply grooved with polished lines that stretch from the turbine pods to the hour and minute spheres, contrasting sharply with the satin-drawn main surfaces.

MB&F Horological Machine No.6 Final Edition

The temperature of a star determines its colour, with the hottest stars appearing bright blue due to their higher radiation frequency. Appropriately, this shade features prominently in HM6 Final Edition. The platinum oscillating weight, visible through a sapphire crystal pane on the underside of the case, has been given a blue PVD (physical vapour deposition) coating. The hour and minute spheres are also in this arresting hue, with numerals and markings standing out in thickly applied Super-LumiNova that luminesces light blue.

MB&F Horological Machine No.6 Final Edition

The hour and minute spheres are oriented perpendicular to the rest of the engine to facilitate readability, and are driven by conical gears to ensure that this unusual configuration still provides the necessary precision in displaying the time. At the opposite end of the HM6 engine, twin turbines create air resistance that protects the automatic winding system. Such commitment to the mechanical integrity doesn’t come easily. The engine of Horological Machine N°6, comprising 475 components, took three years of research and development to realise – almost as long as the entire lifespan of the HM6 series itself.

Central to the design and construction of HM6 is the flying tourbillon, protected by a retractable shield and evocative of the sharply controlled chaos at the heart of our universe. Now that things are coming to a close for HM6, the sapphire crystal dome above the flying tourbillon takes a page from the show-all playbook of HM6 Alien Nation and expands its dimensions in order to more fully expose the beating regulator in its revolving cage.

Horological Machine N°6 Final Edition completes the cosmic circle begun by HM6 Space Pirate, a supernova finish to a series that belongs in the stars.

THE HM6 SERIES

MB&F launched Horological Machine N°6 in November 2014, all biomorphic curves and brushed metal in its inaugural edition, known as Space Pirate first in titanium then in red gold. Just over a year later, at the beginning of 2016, HM6-SV (Sapphire Vision) followed, with the uppermost and lowest sections of the case in transparent sapphire crystal, sandwiching a centre segment of platinum or red gold. In 2017, HM6 Alien Nation made its debut, featuring a full sapphire-crystal case and an additional passenger load: six micro-sculptures of alien hominids.

The initial sparks of inspiration for HM6 came from a 1970s and 1980s Japanese anime TV series called Capitaine Flam, featuring the eponymous captain and his improbably bulbous spaceship. The Sapphire Vision edition of HM6 took graphic elements from a travel icon of the 1950s and 1960s, American Greyhound buses of the so-called Streamline era, with their lateral grooves and bright metal sidings.

MB&F Horological Machine No.6 Final Edition

Every aspect of the HM6 engine is constructed to intersect neatly with this retro-modernist take on space travel and technology, from the sleek whirling turbines with curved fins to the cinematic flying tourbillon with its manually operable shutters. The signature MB&F battle-axe appears in two places in the HM6 engine: in single-headed form for the rotor, and double-headed for the upper tourbillon cage.

There are 50 titanium and 18 red gold pieces of HM6 Space Pirate, 10 pieces of HM6-SV in platinum and 10 pieces in red gold, and four unique pieces in the Alien Nation edition. With the 8 pieces of HM6 Final Edition, the number of pieces made in the Horological Machine N°6 series comes to a total of exactly 100.

THE HM6 ENGINE

The otherworldly engine of Horological Machine N°6 was created over three years of research and development. It was the second tourbillon movement to come out of MB&F and the first flying tourbillon to do so.

Unlike other flying tourbillons, which safeguard chronometric performance by keeping the rotating escapement as close to the main body of the movement as possible, the flying tourbillon of the HM6 engine is distinguished by its extreme height, a mechanical and philosophical challenge equal to the audacity of the overall HM6 design. Its one concession to the laws of nature is the retractable titanium shield that protects the lubricating oils essential to the smooth operation of the flying tourbillon from the oxidising effects of the ultraviolet radiation present in sunlight.

MB&F Horological Machine No.6 Final Edition Engine

Time is displayed through two rotating hemispheres, marked separately with the hours and minutes. These hemispheres are milled to paper-thinness to reduce the torque demand on the mainspring barrels and extend the power reserve to its maximum length. Additional mechanical and visual complexity is offered by the positioning of the hemispheres such that they rotate perpendicular to the rest of the geared elements in the HM6 engine. Conical gears are employed to achieve this angular translation without compromising a single iota of precision engagement.

A space-worthy craft would not be complete without multiple security features and guards, and the automatic winding system of the HM6 engine is equipped with turbines that act as a winding buffer. Two sets of curved fins provide the necessary air resistance to keep the winding rotor within a safety zone of oscillation speed, further enhancing the longevity of this complex 475-component engine.

THE MB&F FINAL EDITIONS

Horological Machine N°6 is the fourth Horological Machine by MB&F to receive an edition to formally mark the end of series production. Previously, HM2 (2008-2011), HM3 (2008-2015) and HM4 (2010-2013) also received Final Editions.

With the Final Edition of Legacy Machine N°1 (2011-2017), steel was established as the material that would distinguish future such editions, a choice that has been perpetuated in HM6 Final Edition.

Completing an MB&F series is a major strategic decision and is central to the belief in continual exploration and development that is held by everyone at MB&F. Only by ending production of existing pieces are Maximilian Büsser and his team able to go on to future challenges while keeping the creative spark and momentum that comes with a compact organisation.

MB&F HM6 Final Edition Specification and Price

The Horological Machine No6 will available in an 8 pieces limited series and will have a price of CHF 210,000 + VAT, USD 215,000 + VAT), EUR 232.050.

Engine:

The three-dimensional horological engine developed exclusively for HM6 by MB&F with David Candaux Horlogerie Créative

60-second flying tourbillon with retractable shield

Platinum 950 battle-axe automatic winding rotor

Twin aluminium turbines driven by winding rotor

Power reserve: 72h

Balance frequency: 18,000bph/2.5Hz

Number of components: 475 (496 for the HM6 Alien Nation)

Number of jewels: 68

Functions/indications:

Hour and minutes on separate semi-spherical aluminium indications

Left crown opens/closes tourbillon shield; right crown for time setting and winding

Dual turbines regulate the automatic winding rotor

Case:

HM6 Ti: Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) titanium

HM6 RT: 18K 5N+ red gold and Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) titanium

HM6-SV: Sandwich construction of two transparent sapphire crystal plates on either side of a central precious metal case band, in 18K 5N+ red gold or platinum 950.

HM6 Alien Nation: sapphire crystal with white gold aliens and 4 different gasket colours.

HM6 FE: Stainless steel.

Dimensions:

Ti, RT and Final Editions: 49.5 x 52.3 x 20.4 mm

SV + Alien Nation Editions: 50 x 51 x 22.7 mm

The number of components:

HM6 Ti and RT: 80

HM6-SV: 78

HM6 Alien Nation: 95

HM6 FE: 85

Water resistance: 30m / 90’ / 3atm

Sapphire crystals:

10 sapphire crystals: 9 domed (4 for the hour and minute indications, 4 for the turbines, 1 for the tourbillon) and one flat (display back); 2 additional sapphire crystal plates for the SV and Alien Nation editions; and additional case band in sapphire crystal for the Alien Nation.

Strap & Buckle:

Hand-stitched calfskin strap for the HM6 Ti and RT; alligator strap for the HM6-SV, HM6 Alien Nation and HM6 Final Edition. Custom designed folding buckle matching the case material.

‘FRIENDS’ RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HM6 SERIES

Concept: Maximilian Büsser / MB&F

Product design: Eric Giroud / Eric Giroud Design Studio

Development and production management: Serge Kriknoff / MB&F

R&D: Guillaume Thévenin, Ruben Martinez and Simon Brette / MB&F

Movement development: MB&F with David Candaux

Case: Riccardo Pescante / Les Artisans Boitiers

Sapphire case for HM6-SV: Sebal

Profile-turning wheel/pinion/axis: Jean-François Mojon / Chronode, DMP and Paul André Tendon / BANDI

Barrels: Stefan Schwab / Schwab-Feller and Sébastien Jeanneret / Atokalpa

Steel spring + turbine aluminium: Alain Pellet / Elefil Swiss SA

Tourbillon: Andreas Kurt / Precision Engineering

Retractable shield: Benjamin Signoud / AMECAP

Plates and bridges: Rodrigue Baume / HORLOFAB, Georges Auer / Mecawatch, Benjamin Signoud / AMECAP

Platinum winding rotor: Roderich Hess / Cendres et Métaux, Pierre-Albert Steinmann / Positive Coating

Hand-finishing of movement components: Jacques-Adrien Rochat and Denis Garcia / C-L Rochat

Movement assemblage: Didier Dumas, Georges Veisy, Anne Guiter, Emmanuel Maitre and Henri Porteboeuf / MB&F

In-house machining: Alain Lemarchand and Jean-Baptiste Prétot / MB&F

Quality Control: Cyril Fallet / MB&F

After-Sales service: Thomas Imberti / MB&F

Buckle construction and production: Dominique Mainier / G&F Châtelain

Specific crown of the shield mechanism: Cheval Frères SA

Metallisation of hour and minute domes: Jean-Michel Pellaton / Bloesch and Anthony Schwab / Econorm

Semi spherical hour and minute: Hassan Chaïba and Virginie Duval / Les Ateliers d’Hermès Horlogers

Super-LumiNova: Aurora Amaral Moreira / Panova

Manufacturing of the aliens for HM6 Alien Nation: Olivier Kuhn / Atelier Création Kuhn

Strap: Camille Fournet

Presentation case: ATS Atelier Luxe

Production logistics: David Lamy, Isabel Ortega and Raphaël Buisine / MB&F

Marketing communications: Charris Yadigaroglou, Virginie Toral and Juliette Duru / MB&F

M.A.D.Gallery: Hervé Estienne / MB&F

Sales: Thibault Verdonckt, Stéphanie Rea and Jean-Marc Bories / MB&F

Graphic design: Samuel Pasquier and Thibault Baralon / MB&F, Adrien Schulz and Gilles Bondallaz / Z+Z

Product photography: Maarten van der Ende

Portrait photography: Régis Golay / Federal

Website: Stéphane Balet / Nord Magnétique, Victor Rodriguez and Mathias Muntz / Nimeo

Texts: Suzanne Wong / REVOLUTION Switzerland

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11 Watch Brands That Make Their Own Metals

Recently, Chanel added to its J12 Chromatic line of watches a ladies’ model made of a new, patented material called “beige gold,” an alloy of rose gold formulated so that it doesn’t tarnish as much as standard rose-gold alloys. The 38-mm case of the J12 Chromatic Beige Gold combines the new material with titanium ceramic; inside is an automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. We’re all familiar with the most popular materials for watch cases — steel, rose gold, titanium, et cetera. But what about Rolesium, Ceragold, and Powerlite? While many watch brand take great pride in making their own cases, movements and dials, only a handful have gone the extra mile and actually invented their own materials, mostly for use in cases, but sometimes even for parts inside the watch. Many of these have come about as watch brands invested in developing new alloys in an effort to make stronger, lighter, and/or more scratch-resistant substances. Below we take a look at 11 brands that have invented their own alloys by combining different metals.

1. Rolex

ne of the metals developed by Rolex is a material known as Rolesium, a combination of 904L stainless steel superalloy and 950 platinum. Rolesium was used in the 40-mm diameter Oyster case of the Rolex Yacht-Master seen here.

Rolex also developed Cerachrom, which it has used on the bezels of the Rolex Submariner and the 50th Anniversary Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, which was launched at Baselworld 2013. Cerachrom is an extra-hard, corrosion-resistant ceramic; Cerachrom bezels have engraved numerals and graduations coated with a thin layer of platinum via a PVD (physical vapor deposition) process. Rolex has also used Cerachrom for the bezel of its redesigned Daytona, which debuted last year.

The movement of the 50th Anniversary Rolex Cosmograph Daytona also features a hairspring made of blue Parachrom, another Rolex-exclusive material that is uncommonly resistant to magnetic fields. Hairsprings made of Parachrom, an alloy of niobium, zirconium, and oxygen, are said to remain stable through temperature variations and be much less susceptible to shocks, remaining, according to Rolex, 10 times more precise in case of shocks than a traditional hairspring.

2. Omega

Omega spent years developing a material blending ceramic and 18k gold, known as Ceragold. The technique used to make Ceragold allows for the growth and bonding of 18k gold in ceramic, and is used to create ceramic bezels with gold numbers that are smooth to the touch, as in the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ceragold.

The Omega Constellation Sedna features a case crafted in 18k Sedna gold, an alloy developed entirely in-house by the Swatch Group, which blends gold, copper and palladium for, Omega says, an uncommonly long-lasting reddish hue. The alloy requires a minimum gold content of 75 percent, along with a precise portion of copper, to create the vibrant red color, while the palladium strengthens the material’s luster and makes it longer-lasting. “Sedna” is the name of a Trans-Neptunian object — i.e, a body in space that orbits our sun at a greater average distance than the planet Neptune — whose surface has been described as one of the reddest in the Solar System.

3. Hublot

As part of its “fusion” philosophy, Hublot has developed several of its own materials. Among them are Cermet, which mixes ceramic and metal, and Hublonium, an alloy composed of magnesium and aluminum. The brand also created a hard, scratch-resistant gold alloy known as Magic Gold. Made of 75% pure gold, Magic Gold is made by a process in which gold is melted and fused with ceramic (which is porous and harder than gold), resulting in a harder gold. For details on Hublot’s Magic Gold development process,

4. Linde Werdelin

Unveiled at Baselworld 2013, the Linde Werdelin Spidolite II Tech features a proprietary material, ALW, or “Alloy Linde Werdelin.” To make a lighter watch, Linde Werdelin incorporated an outer case of carbon and an inner case of ALW, which is an alloy 50% lighter than titanium. The ALW inner case, which retains the same strength as steel, receives 25 microns treatment to harden its surface, while achieving a radiant red or green color visible through the angular hollows of the skeletonized outer case sides.

5. Ulysse Nardin

Ulysse Nardin used its own material, Diamonsil, in the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Manufacture. The escapement in its movement, Caliber UN- 118, is made of Diamonsil, the result of a collaboration between Ulysse Nardin and the Swiss firm Sigatec, which consists of synthetic diamond grown on a silicon base.

6. A. Lange & Söhne

Germany’s A. Lange & Söhne developed a proprietary alloy that it calls “Honey Gold,” whose composition is a closely guarded secret and which resembles warm, shiny brass. Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmidt has said that because of the difficulty in machining cases in this scratch-resistant material, it will be used only in very small quantities and in very special pieces, such as the limited-edition Lange 1815 Moonphase “Homage to F.A. Lange.”

7. Harry Winston

Harry Winston is incorporating its proprietary Zalium material, with DLC treatment, as part of the Histoire de Tourbillon 4, on the watch’s caseband, arches, and lugs, as well as for the bezel of the tourbillon. An alloy composed of aluminum and zirconium, Zalium is a durable and ultralight material also used in aeronautical engineering. For more on the Histoire de Tourbillon 4,

8. Chanel

9. Maurice Lacroix

Maurice Lacroix developed a proprietary alloy called PowerLite, composed of five elements — aluminum, magnesium, titanium, zirconium, and ceramics — and specially engineered to provide for a wide palette of color treatments. PowerLite reacts much better than other aluminum alloys to anodizing, the surface color treatment used in vehicles, aircraft and architecture, and weighs half as much as steel but is twice as hard. Maurice Lacroix uses PowerLite for the colorful cases and bezels of its Pontos S Extreme sports watches, introduced at Baselworld 2014.

10. Seiko

Japan’s Seiko spent five years developing a special alloy called Spron 610, which has greater resistance to shocks and magnetism than standard alloys, for use in the hairsprings of several of its in-house movements, including Caliber 9S86, used in the Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36,000 GMT model. The brand developed another alloy, Spron 530, for use in the caliber’s mainspring. Spron 530 enables the spring to withstand the stronger torque required by the movement’s high-frequency balance and contributes to the watch’s impressive power reserve of 55 hours.

11. Rado

While it’s not a metal per se, we’re giving an honorable mention to Rado’s plasma high-tech ceramic, from the Swiss watchmaker most associated with popularizing the use of ceramics in high horology. The company uses a patented, cutting-edge process to forge this colorful, metallic material, which starts out as standard, finished white ceramic, in an oven at extreme high temperatures — with gases activated at 20,000°C to raise the temperature of the ceramic to 900°C, imparting a warm, shiny metallic glow and allowing it to change its surface color. The process changes the chemical composition of the surface without altering its structure, so the other favorable properties of the ceramic — hardness, scratch resistance, lightness, and hypoallergenic character — are unaffected. Rado uses plasma high-tech ceramic for watches in its DiaMaster and HyperChrome families, including for the bezel insert of the recently introduced Captain Cook (above).

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10 Trends That Will Dominate App Development by 2020

The mobile and smartphone culture phenomenon has taken a stronghold all over the world, quicker than computers and desktops ever did. It has, perhaps, even surpassed the internet itself in the rate of becoming popular. According to Statista.com, “The number of smartphone users is forecast to grow from 2.1 billion in 2016 to around 2.5 billion in 2019, with smartphone penetration rates increasing as well.”

The popularity of apps is attributed to the fact that they are easily portable and accessible tools; portable because of compatibility with smartphones and accessible due to being connected with the internet. More and more App developers in Dubai are entering the market, with tech gurus predicting a global revenue generation of $188.9 billion through mobile apps in 2020.

The momentum in mobile app development in UAE is unparalleled, set to be augmented with rapid developments in 5G connectivity underway all around the world. Some of the latest trends in mobile app development, which are already making big strides in the sector in 2019, are detailed below:

1. Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence: Google assistant, Siri, Cortana… Known as virtual assistants, these are all chatbots which have become indispensable for users. With a virtual assistant, each task becomes a bit easier and a scooch less time-consuming. When seen in totality at the end of the day, you will notice that a significant portion of time has been saved. There is a good chance that a virtual assistant can get it done more efficiently than you could yourself.

2019 will see more upgrades in these technologies, with AI being integrated into more and more businesses worldwide.

2. Demand for Wearable Devices: Up until now, horology and fitness companies were approaching wearable devices technology. But in 2019, demand will also increase from the end of other industries.

3. Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality: the growth of AR and VR, up until recently, had been attributed and mostly limited to gaming. But in the coming years, starting from now itself, AR and VR is going to break the mold. More and more companies are now realizing the vast potential of it, such as developers in IKEA using the technology to give a peek into future spaces containing their products.

4. Mobile Wallets & Payment Gateways: the global economy is slowly but steadily making the transition from cash to credit, debit, to mobile wallets, and digital currencies. So, to be able to create a great app experience, businesses will have to be able to integrate payment gateways as well as mobile wallets (like Amazon Pay, Google Wallet, PayPal, etc) with secure encryption.

5. Mobile App Security: Cybersecurity concerns have been raised by users all over the world, and companies as big as Facebook, Uber and Google have admitted lapses in digital and privacy security. Although personal data collection is potentially good from a seller’s point of view, it is an equally dangerous liability if caught. Therefore, app developers in the near future will invest more in cybersecurity, to ensure users’ data privacy and protection laws are properly adhered to.

6. Increased Chatbot Integration: As per Statista, the global Chatbot market is projected to grow to 1250 million U.S. dollars by 2025, which means an additional growth of over 1000 million since 2016. This clearly indicates the growing popularity of virtual assistants, which, thanks to the advancements in AI, can easily be integrated into apps without the need of intricate coding.

7. Increased Cloud Integration: Finally, people are realizing the possibilities offered by Cloud computing. Cloud services are becoming increasingly popular because they can reduce the cost and complexity of owning and operating computers and networks, and offer low up-front costs, rapid return on investment, rapid deployment, customization, flexible use, and solutions that can make use of new innovations.

8. Instant Apps: Native apps that are smaller in size and pre-installed in a smartphone are the next best thing in app development. These are apps that are highly convenient since they can be accessed without downloading at all.

9. Beacons: 2019 will be the year when the beacons technology, which as a matter of fact has been around for quite some time, will make its presence known. Beacons tend to drive up the usefulness of apps through Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio signals. When the phone enters the detection diameter of the Beacon’s range, it awakens the relevant app with the relevant message and guidance. For example, if you have entered a stadium complex enabled with the technology, the BLE radio signals will activate the relevant apps in your phone, and accordingly, you may receive messages confirming your tickets, or showing you your seats, or showing you the options for snacks in the stadium during halftime. We’re likely to see beacon technology integrated into various sectors, such as airports, mobile payments, etc.

10. Predictive Analytics: the use of predictive analytics as an important tool to shape UI/UX by developers is another new phenomenon that is soon set to take centre stage, likely by 2020. Giants like Facebook, Google, and Apple are already employing AI to use predictive analytics to enhance the customer journey across the UI/UX of their apps.

Coming years is going to be big for app development companies, as the term ‘mobile friendly’ will become the first synonym of digital presence. It’s a wave that just cannot be ignored, especially if companies wish to stay ahead of the curve.

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