t0t0_b0y Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Taken from Professionalwatches.com Audemars Piguet released a new version of their Jules Audemars today, at SIHH 2009. Jules Audemars Watch with Audemars Piguet Escapement The Audemars Piguet escapement presented in 2006 is certainly living up to its promises. It operates lubricant-free, ensures excellent efficiency and guarantees superior shock-resistance. Within its new showcase with a three-dimensional design, it even exceeds expectations in that its technical performances are combined with an exceptional frequency of 43,200 vibrations per hour! By thus oscillating twice as fast as normal, the balance ensures enhanced timekeeping and improved reliability of the movement. Breakthroughs embodied in the Audemars Piguet escapement, the fruit of ten years' development: No need for lubricants on the pallet-levers, Direct impulse on the balance, High efficiency, Superior shock-resistance, Optimal long-term stability. High frequency: 43,200 vibrations per hour (6 Hz), Enhanced timekeeping, Improved reliability Advanced Movement: Three-dimensional movement design, Movement finishing and decoration inspired by the grand watchmaking Tradition, Audemars Piguet escapement highlighted within the prestigious classic Jules Audemars collection Technical Specifications: Jules Audemars Watch with Audemars Piguet Escapement Reference: 26153PT.OO.D028CR.01 Movement: Hand-wound Calibre 2908 with Audemars Piguet escapement Casing-diameter: 172/3 lignes (39.00 mm) 34 jewels 267 parts Power reserve: up to 56 hours Cadence of the balance: 43,200 vibrations per hour Finishing: all parts decorated by hand Case: 950 platinum Diameter: 46 mm Water-resistance: 20 m Sapphire crystal caseback Dial: White enamel dial, painted black Roman numerals Blued steel hands Functions: Hours and minutes Small seconds Power-reserve indication Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Watches sure have come a long way since the sun dial... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterOfPuppets Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Looks beautiful Thanks gor sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 LOL at the sundial I'm liking the watch in the first post! Is it just, effectively, a greatly modified 6498? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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