The cattle from the Val d'Hérens have been a Swiss national heritage since 1861; their ancestors lived in the Valais as early as 3000 BC. They are physically strong and short-legged, so they can climb 3,000 meters above sea level. But it is not so much what has made them famous, but the fierce duel that has taken place every spring, which has traditionally been a traditional duel, decides the supreme "king" to lead herds of cattle to the alpine pastures. By then, their combative nature will be fully released, with their heads and ears confronted and their belligerents contested, so as to gain their rank in the population. If one of the parties turns around and retreats or stops fighting, he submits to submission and the winner emerges. Eventually, after round after round of duel, "supreme kings" domineering. Only the head of cattle who have obtained the "throne" will be qualified to lead the ethnic groups in search of lush grasslands. In this watch, in addition to the shocking "Double Bull King" pattern, Blancpain also added another big Swiss landmark on the dial symbol: the famous Matterhorn. At 4478 meters above sea level, the Matterhorn, shaped like a pyramid, is the most famous mountain in Switzerland and the dream conquest of mountaineers all over the world.
Red copper technology and green ash solution passivation process
Red copper is an alloy mainly composed of copper and gold. Historically, red copper has been used to decorate objects such as scabbards, ornaments and jewelry. Craftsmen skilled in red bronze techniques often carve their creations and add other decorative techniques. The new watch dial on the "double cow king fight" pattern first made of red gold material, and then fixed to the red bronze craft through the miniature feet on the dial. Then, put them together into a copper salt solution passivation treatment, the alloy surface showed a rich green-gray color. Different soaking treatment and soaking time will bring different color and color intensity. The passivation of nuances and depth control, the exact test of the carver's eyesight and aesthetic sensitivity. The Blancpain logo on the dial and Matterhorn are hand-engraved on the red bronze dial by Blancpain masters using extremely detailed tools.
Cow neck collar are made of gold, and through damascene inlaid gold mosaic craft to build red bull's body. To finish this process, you first carefully carve the groove in the carved cow, and then embed the soft metal (here using gold) in the groove and hammer it to the nearest millimeter , So that it spread evenly, and red gold cow body perfect bonding, and finally in the above manual relief.
Contains the movement
The new Blancpain "master of arts" watch combines super technology and extraordinary craftsmanship. Watch with 42 mm diameter case, equipped with manual winding 13R3A movement. The watch's power reserve indicator is on the cleat on the back of the movement, looking through the sapphire crystal back. The movement has a power reserve of up to 8 days, thanks to its three tandem mainspring boxes, which in turn release power. When the first barrel is exhausted, the second barrel is automatically renewed, and the third barrel is the same. Therefore, this series design ensures movement accuracy.
Blancpain Blancpain Villeret classic series "double cow king" theme orphan watch
Number: 6612-3616-55B
Orphan watch
Dial from red copper, Damascus gold-plated, gold carved Triple extraordinary superposition to create; 18K red gold case, crocodile leather strap; diameter 42 mm, thickness 10.55 mm, waterproof 30 meters.
Cal.13R3A hand-wound movement, movement 30.60 mm in diameter and 4.57 mm in thickness, 8-day power reserve.
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