VALBRAY AND LEICA
Unique chronographs
A l'occasion des 100 ans de Leica :
On the occasion of the celebration of 100 Years of Leica Photography, Valbray – the renowned Swiss watchmakers from Lausanne – presents a special limited edition: the EL1 Chronograph. This watch is strictly limited to an edition of only 100 examples and is engraved with the Leica logo on the crown and ‘100 Years of Leica Photography’ on the back. The EL1 Chronograph is distinguished by the unique Valbray shutter system that acts as a cover for the face and can be opened and closed by turning the bezel. This mechanism is patented and handcrafted from 16 single blades, which are opened and closed by turning the 45-mm bezel. When completely open, the blades are hidden and reveal the specially designed chronograph dials.
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TECHNICAL SHEET
Product Name
Valbray EL1 – Chrono (The initials of its name are chosen as a tribute to Ernst Leitz, one of the founders of Leica brand, Leica I the contraction of Leitz and camera.)
Material Titanium grade 5
Diameter 46 mm
Patent 16-blade diaphragm integrated on a rotating bezel
Movement Mechanical auto-winding Swiss chronograph movement
Frequency: 28’800 alt/h (4 Hz)
25 functional jewels
44 hours of power reserve
Water resistance to 5 ATM
Sapphire glass cover and case back
Limited edition 100 numbered pieces (50 for the Titanium reference and 50 for the Black one)
Lien : http://us.leica-camera.com/World-of-Leica/Leica-News/About-Leica-News/Global/Valbray-and-Leica-present-unique-chronographs
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