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Ateliers deMonaco offers a unique timepiece to support  the 2019 Only Watch auction

Born as an Haute Horlogerie brand, Ateliers deMonaco is all about design, performance, technology, innovation and craftsmanship.

Founded in 2008, the Maison counts 6 in-house movements combining tradition and high-end watchmaking know-how with technical innovation.

Pim Koeslag, co-founder, master watchmaker and CEO of the brand has made his dream come true when he first created his own tourbillon minute repeater movement. Today, he proudly presents another spectacular masterpiece: the Tourbillon – Oculus 1297 Only Watch.

Equipped with the manufacture dMc-980 calibre, the watch is designed, produced, and assembled in Ateliers deMonaco’s workshops. Its patented tourbillon movement called Tourbillon XP1 (eXtreme Precision 1 minute) is one of the most precise in the world with a tolerance between 0 to 2 seconds per 24 hours.

The hand-decorated calibre boasts chamfering, circular graining and satin-finishing decorations, a 22k gold rotor representing the Principality of Monaco’s crown and includes a silicium escape wheel and lever.

A major innovation for this timepiece is its 44mm watch case made from a technique used in the automotive industry called forged carbon. For this timepiece, Ateliers deMonaco developed a new method including 18k gold in the process: carbon fibre, gold and resin are mixed together and placed in a mould. The mixture is then heated and pressed to form a block. After the moulding process, the case is meticulously refined to achieve the perfect shape. Thanks to this exclusive method, the case is thus unique.

The timepiece features a multi-layered decentred dial treated with dark grey PVD and is decorated with a lozenge pattern in relief. Roman numerals and dauphine hands finally come to complete the already beautifully detailed dial.

Hours and minutes can be read on the dial while the small seconds can be read on the Tourbillon opening at 6 o’clock.

A smoke-grey alligator leather strap with nubuck finishing brings additional character to this unique watch.

Ateliers deMonaco is proud to donate this one-of-a-kind timepiece to the Only Watch biennial auction, Only Watch supporting the treatment of muscular dystrophy diseases and pushing the boundaries of science.

Ateliers deMonaco has integrated the Marbella’s most prestigious boutique: Gomez Y Molina. 

Ateliers deMonaco is proud to be on display at Gomez Y Molina, Marbella, Spain. The most prestigious store of the city.

Located Puerto Banus Paseo Benabola s/n 29660 Puerto Banus, feel free to visite the boutique during your summer holidays. Enjoy the late opening hours to see our new models.

 

 

A distinguished partnership between Prato Automobiles & Ateliers deMonaco

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.

New Tourbillon Oculus 1297 Titane

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

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

 

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.

Independent Watch & Art Salon 2017, Taipei, Taiwan

Ateliers deMonaco participates to the Independent Watch & Art Salon 2017, Taipei, Taiwan which takes place between September, 28th – 30th.

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Fifth Annual Independent Watch and Art Salon Exhibition Taiwan Unfolds on 28 September

Asia’s Premium Independent Watch Event Lines Up 10 Independent Swiss Watchmaking Brands. Presenting this year’s theme “Steampunk”

 

Devoted to the passion to independent watchmaking, the now fifth Independent Watch & Art Salon Taiwan (IWST) will be held on September 28, 2017 at the Art Gallery located at B1, Bellavita. Due to its rapidly growing success, the event is now one of the key exhibitions for independent watches in Asia with now 10 major brands participating. Apart from showcasing latest creations by these prestigious independent watchmakers, as in its tradition, IWST will once again work with Taiwan’s local artists to visually interpret the essence of IWST as well as fusing the creativity of the East and the West. In addition, taking the theme of “Steampunk”, IWST will take us back to the glory of the Victorian Era.

 

Reflecting on the past year, the haute horlogerie industry, mostly headed by watchmakers from Switzerland, faced an extremely difficult year. All the leading players implemented drastic strategies and decisions as response to the market crisis, including change of ownership. On the other hand, independent watches, each with its innovative and creative styles and lower in production volume were able to maintain its success. These watches have become more and more collector’s pieces. As the result, they still stand out with excellent market performances. This success is reflected in this year’s IWST exhibition with the same impressive lineup of participating brands. And their innovative designs will for sure to appeal to more and more audience in the future.

 

10 Prestigious Independent Watch Brands, 10 Luxurious Watchmaking Arts

As the distributor of numerous premium independent watches, Swiss Prestige presents an impressive list of participating brands for IWST: Atelier deMonaco, a watchmaking brand that takes inspiration from the rich culture and heritage of Monaco to create the world’s most precision mechanical movements, will be attending the event for the first time. Christophe Claret, a symbolic brand for premium Swiss independent watches that always stir up the industry with its creations, will be attending for the fifth time in a row. Greubel Forsey, an expert in finely crafted precision mechanisms in pursuit of zero time error, is also making its attendance as usual. HYT, the watchmaker that pioneers in fluidics watches, will be presenting more innovative creations this year.

 

MB&F, a highly acclaimed brand with rare but highly sought-after watches and a brand that is very highly regarded at top international auctions is expected to introduce a mysterious new creation at this year’s IWST. M.A.D Gallery, also from MB&F, will also undoubtedly be presenting several enchanting mechanical devices.  Manufacture Royale, a brand established by French philosopher Voltaire, will be introducing its latest works that feature unimaginable complications. Speake Marin, an innovative watch brand established by the visionary English watchmaker, after the change of management, will for sure be bringing us more ingenious watch pieces. Romain Gauthier, a brand that only manufactures 50-60 timepieces each year and viewed as the true apprentice of Philippe Dufour, another visionary pioneer in independent watchmaking will be attending for the first time this year. And lastly, URWERK, an award-winning brand known for its revolving satellite complications and a brand whose watch was the designated watch for Robert Downy Jr. in the film “Spider Man: Homecoming” will also be making its attendance.

 

The Glamorous Steampunk at IWST 2017

Following the success of annual themes of “Infinity Gear” and “Watchmaking Wonderland” in the previous years, IWST introduces “Steampunk” as the theme for 2017. The exhibition starts with blueprints of the Industrial Revolution of the past century and moves through motifs from the Victorian Era and contemporary sci-fi details, bringing to us the various elements, including gears, watches, mechanical devices, and more from the films of Japanese film director Miyazaki Hayao. And to echo the spirit of this theme, the exhibition also presents artworks of Taiwan’s artist Tsung- Ti Huang, an artist whose works are full of industrial artwork style that focus on handwork details. These works mixes the forms from Chinese mythology “Classics of the Mountains and Seas” with Punksteam style.

 

2017 IWST exhibition will start on September 27, 2017 at the Art Gallery located at B1, Bellavita. The first day for the 4-day exhibition is a private opening party. And September 28 and 29 will be reserved for VIP private views. The exhibition will be open to public on September 30. Please do not miss this rare opportunity to look inside the world of independent watchmaking and experience it from a different perspective.

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

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.

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

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.

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