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partnerships, PRESS RELEASES

A distinguished partnership between Prato Automobiles & Ateliers deMonaco

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14
Nov

Coming from two distinctive industries, Prato Automobiles and Ateliers deMonaco have yet many common values. Passion, design, performance, technology, innovation, craftsmanship and know-how are the shared values of this car manufacturer and this watch manufacture.

Prato automobiles

Car manufacturer stem from the passion of two men: Bruno Prata, automobile designer and Rodolphe Tousset, mechanical engineer. Both wanted to create a car with an aggressive and dynamic look and thus giving raw and pure sensations.

Ateliers deMonaco

Ateliers deMonaco is a watch manufacture issued of a watchmaker’s dream, Pim Koeslag, about creating its own tourbillon minute repeater movement. Founded in 2008, the brand counts today 6 in-house movements blending tradition and watch making know-how with technical innovation.

When the automobile industry meets the watchmaking industry

Prato Automobiles and Ateliers deMonaco have worked on a spectacular project which becomes today a reality.

After several years of research and development, the supercar called Orage from Prato Automobiles is born. This car is a pure marvel which offers to its driver an experience and pure, raw and dynamic driving sensations. Thus respects the core values of the car manufacturer. Concerning the technical aspect, three technologies are turning this car to an innovative concentrate:

  • World’s most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine mounted in a production car with 900 hp
  • World’s first car to use full OLED technology for its optics
  • World’s first car to use aerospace electronics with sterling 24 carat gold connectors for full reliability in extreme conditions

 

The car is intrinsically linked to the watch Ateliers deMonaco Tourbillon Oculus 1297 ORAGE. Indeed, this timepiece is in actually the hypercar ORAGE’s key. An electronic chip is placed in the watch strap and allow the opening of the car.

The Tourbillon Oculus 1297 Orage watch is equipped with the patented Tourbillon XP1movement which had needed several years of research and development and presents the below technical specifications:

  • One of the most precise tourbillon movement in the world with a tolerance between 0 to 2 seconds per 24 hours.
  • A perfect tourbillon’s cage balance
  • A silicium escape wheel and lever
  • A 22 karats gold hand-engraved rotor.

The car and its watch will seduce their users. They both made of ultra-light carbon fiber and are limited to 19 pieces. In addition, the car chassis’ number is carved on the watch dial. The whole making a combo of sporty and refined design.

PRESS RELEASES

New Tourbillon Oculus 1297 Titane

Posted on by ATELIERS DEMONACO
26
Oct

Ateliers deMonaco unveils two new models from its Tourbillon Oculus 1297 collection.

In order to celebrate the first year of the collection Tourbillon Oculus 1297, Ateliers deMonaco unveils two new models with a black titanium case bringing a sportier touch to the collection.

Launched in 2016 and recognisable by its dial composed of small lozenges in relief, this collection is inspired by Monaco’s coat of arms.

 

Between watchmaking tradition and technological innovation

Emanating from the Tourbillon Oculus 1297 collection, these two new timepieces are equipped with the manufacture dMc-980 calibre. Designed, developed, built and assembled in the Ateliers deMonaco manufacture, this patented tourbillon movement is called: Tourbillon XP1. It is one of the most precise in the world with a tolerance between 0 to 2 seconds per 24 hours.

These two automatic models have the Ateliers deMonaco signature rotor. The latest represents the Principality’s crown which is carefully hand-engraved in 22K gold.

For the first time, the manufacturer envelops its movement with an ultra-light black DLC titanium case.

The dial is made with the use of a new technology: a five axis laser. This latest innovation does not burn the material but enhances it giving the sought-after form. In this case, it is the signature symbol of Ateliers deMonaco: the lozenge. The mention Ateliers deMonaco is also written on the rim of the dial.

The two new models are recognizable by a small dial at 12 o’clock or in rose gold colour or in white gold colour. In order to be faithful to the Oculus model, an opening on the tourbillon’s cage at 6 o’clock allows us to see the heartbeat of the watch.

Lastly, to glorify the whole, the watch is mounted on a black alligator leather strap adorned with a hand-stitched and folding buckle in titanium black DLC for a more convenient use.

 

A Monegasque inspiration

In 1297, François Grimaldi, took the fortress of Monaco thanks to a stratagem: dressed like a Franciscan monk, he entered in the stronghold with one of his fellow soldiers. Once inside, he was able to open the door to his little army and seized the fortress.

Coat of Arms of the Grimaldi House pays tribute to this history because they are composed of:

“Comprises a silver shield decorated with red diamonds surrounded by the Order of St. Charles collar. It is placed on a red coat lined with ermine, topped by the royal crown.

Standing at each side of the shield are two monks brandishing raised swords. Below them is a banderol with the royal motto Deo Juvante (with God’s Help).”[1]

[1] http://www.palais.mc/en/the-institution/coat-of-arms-of-the-grimaldi-house-1-20.html

Events

Frederique Constant, Alpina & Ateliers deMonaco Host Manufacture Showcase Celebrating the Art of Watchmaking

Posted on by ATELIERS DEMONACO
12
Oct

 

October 2017 (New York, NY) – On the evening of October 11th 2017, Frederique Constant, Alpina and Ateliers deMonaco hosted a Manufacture Showcase at the National Arts Club in New York City.

 

To celebrate the watchmaking house of Frederique Constant, Alpina and Ateliers deMonaco, the three brands partnered with watch-collecting group, RedBar Crew, to host a Manufacture Showcase, highlighting select manufacture movements form each.

Top collectors, member of the media, retailers and VIPs were invited to discover the history of each brand through in-house developed, manufactured and assembled movements and coinciding timepieces. An on-site watchmaker from the Horological Society of New York encouraged those in attendance to learn more about the complications on display.

Events

Ateliers deMonaco official sponsor of Top Cars Rally 2017, Barcelona, Spain

Posted on by ATELIERS DEMONACO
26
Sep

For the 3rd time, Ateliers deMonaco was the official sponsor of the Top Cars Rally. An intimate rally between car lovers and bon vivants.

This year, the race took place in Barcelona, Spain, passing by the Domaine de Verchant in Montpellier.

NOBLESSE OBLIGE

Events

Ateliers deMonaco co-sponsor of the Retrospective Ollon-Villars 2017, Switzerland

Posted on by ATELIERS DEMONACO
28
Aug

Ateliers deMonaco was delighted to be one of the sponsor of the Retrospective Ollon-Villars 2017 which is an international motor race that took place on August 26th and 27th in Switzerland.

The 7th edition of the Retrospective Ollon-Villars have gathered about 250 drivers in the heart of the vaudoises Alpes.

The amazed onlookers have had the chance to see collection’s cars like:

Sauber type C1, C2, C3, C6, C9, Tecno Formule 2, Abarth, Shelby, Ferrari, Pygmée, Porsche, Mc Laren, Lotus, March F1/F3, Matra F1, Brabham, F2 & F3, Cooper F1.

Sharing the same passion of the mechanics, precision and aesthetic, the cars lovers have had the opportunity to try the Ateliers deMonaco timepieces at the VIP corner.

NOBLESSE OBLIGE

 

 

Exhibitions

Central International Watch Fair 2017, Bangkok, Thailand

Posted on by ATELIERS DEMONACO
22
Aug

Ateliers deMonaco participates to the 2017 Central International Watch Fair in Bangkok, Thailand that takes place between August 22st – Sep 18th, 2017 (28 days).

One of the biggest watch fair in Asia showing the Basel novelties.

 

PRESS RELEASES

The new and unique Tourbillon Casino de Monte-carlo

Posted on by ATELIERS DEMONACO
09
Aug

The Casino of Monte-Carlo is one of the great historical buildings of Monaco. Located in the heart of the city, next to the famous Hôtel de Paris, it is one of the most symbolic places of the Principality. In order to honour this beautiful monument, the watch manufacture Ateliers deMonaco took its inspiration from this mythic place and created a unique piece called Tourbillon Casino de Monte-Carlo.

 

For the love of the game

This prestigious watch is composed of an automatic mechanism named Tourbillon XP1. It’s one of the first patented movements of Ateliers deMonaco and it is famous for having an incomparably precise tourbillon since it has a 0 to 2 seconds per 24 hours’ tolerance. This accuracy makes it one of the most precise tourbillon movements in the world.

The calibre is covered with a sumptuous 18K solid white gold dial, passionately hand-engraved by our master engraver and representing the Casino of Monte-Carlo. It is composed of three superposed plates creating an amazing relief on this piece. The first plate showcases the palm tree avenue as well as the steps of the Casino, an opening on the tourbillon’s cage predominates at the centre and reveals the sapphire bridge and thus takes the place of the central fountain. The second, shows the Casino’s facade and its two famous domes. Finally, the last one features the sky and the clouds that overhang the principality’s must see monument. The hours’ indexes are applied on the dial and have a lozenge form, iconic symbol of the brand and the crest of Monaco.

This splendid dial is encased in a 18K white gold brushed case, this sophisticated finish emphasises the hand-engraving work on the dial. Only the case’s edges are polished, bringing out the lines of this fine timepiece. The case-back is hand-engraved with the mention: Pièce Unique Casino de Monte-Carlo.

Moreover, the watch is linked seamlessly by a black alligator leather strap equipped with a 18K white gold folding buckle brings a flawless finishing at this watch.

 

Brief history of the Casino of Monte-Carlo

Founded by François Blanc, founder of the Société des Bains de Mer and located on the plateau des Spélugues, between the Hôtel de Paris, the Pavillon and the Café de Paris, the Casino de Monte-Carlo was inaugurated in 1863 and marks the beginning of the society life of Monte-Carlo.

Designed by Charles Garnier and in a Belle Époque style architecture, it was refurbished several times and took its current form in 1910.

This new unique timepiece from the Ateliers deMonaco manufacture should certainly meet the expectations of both casino and game lovers.

Media

Ateliers deMonaco: L’Admiral Chronographe Flyback Armure by Guide Montre

Posted on by ATELIERS DEMONACO
07
Aug

Une nouvelle montre, issue du désir de la marque Ateliers deMonaco, d’innover et de travailler avec la technologie de pointe.

 

Inspirée par l’armure du « Chevalier en Armure » du sceau de Monaco, l’Admiral Chronographe Flyback des Ateliers deMonaco présente une caractéristique particulière. Le boîtier de 42 mm est traité avec un procédé appelé Armure qui permet à l’acier d’être environ cinq fois plus résistant aux rayures que l’acier ordinaire.

Le traitement Armure n’est pas un revêtement. Il s’agit d’un processus chimique de diffusion de carbone à basse température qui durcit la surface de l’acier. L’acier standard est normalement d’environ 220 HV (Dureté Vickers – une unité de mesure quantitative de la dureté des métaux). Après le traitement Armure, l’acier peut mesurer jusqu’à 1 200 HV.

Tout en respectant la tradition et le savoir-faire horloger, les montres Admiral Chronographe Flyback Armure sont alimentées par le calibre breveté chronographe flyback dMc-760. Ce dernier est développé, fabriqué et assemblé dans la manufacture de la marque à Plan-les-Ouates, en Suisse. Ce mouvement est embelli par un rotor en or 22K gravé avec le motif des armoiries de la Principauté de Monaco.

Deux nouvelles montres constituent la nouvelle ligne Armure, la première est dotée d’un boîtier en acier inoxydable entièrement poli et d’un joli cadran en saphir décoré de chiffres romains appliqués et polis. Une légère touche de bleu est ajoutée aux aiguilles des secondes et des minutes du chronographe. Et ajoutant la touche finale parfaite à la montre, un superbe bracelet orné d’une délicate couture bleue cousue à la main.

Le deuxième modèle dispose, quant à lui, d’un boîtier en acier inoxydable traité avec du DLC noir, donnant ainsi à la montre une note très masculine et sportive. Un style accentué par les aiguilles rouges du chronographe et les surpiqûres du bracelet.

La collection Admiral Chronographe Flyback a été lancée pour la première fois en 2015 avec quatre modèles classiques très élégants, l’année suivante, la collection a été enrichie de deux modèles avec un cadran en saphir apportant une touche de modernité à la collection. Avec cet ajout de boîte en acier inoxydable, cette ligne acquiert une apparence nouvelle et relaxante offrant une allure décontractée.

Claudie V.

http://www.guide-montres.com/ateliers-demonaco-ladmiral-chronographe-flyback-armure/