Antes da apresentação do Clube Relojoeiro, os participantes tiveram o prazer de visitar a Escola de Relojoaria da Casa Pia de Lisboa

Um dos alunos da Escola e futuro relojoeiro

O Mestre Paulo Anastácio em plena apresentação de uma das suas turmas

Outro aluno da Escola de Relojoaria e futuro relojoeiro

O olhar curioso dos participantes

Algumas perguntas dos mais entendidos

Sr. João Carlos Torres atento a uma explicação técnica

As boas-vindas pelo Director da Casa Pia de Lisboa

O Presidente do Clube, Dr. António Ramalho Carlos

The Watch used by Swissair Navigators

 In the 1950’s Longines supplied watches to the Swiss national airline, Swissair. These timepieces, which had been developed specifically from the brand’s aviators’ watches, had a very distinctive 24-hour dial. This technical characteristic met the needs of navigators who, at the time, had to determine the position of the aircraft and set up a flight plan. Longines has now re-issued this watch for both historical and functional reasons, as well as for the aesthetic attraction it still holds. The new version has been given the name Longines Twenty-Four Hours.

Inspired by a watch created for Swissair naviga­tors, the Longines Twenty-Four Hours is fitted with calibre L704.3, a self-winding movement whereby the hands make one full circle of the dial in 24 hours. The stainless steel case has a diameter of 47.50 mm; the dial is matt black with 24 white Arabic numerals coated with Super-LumiNova and has a railway-track minute circle. The time is indicated by hands coated with Super-LumiNova and the watch has a centre seconds hand, all for ease of use, like the original model. There is a date aperture at 3 o’clock. A sapphire glass covers the dial and this timepiece also has a transparent caseback, with its own cover, which reveals the delicate details of the movement. The Longines Twenty-Four Hours is mounted on a black alligator strap and is water-resistant to 3 bar (30 meters).

 Longines Twenty-Four HoursTechnical specificationsReference number Longines Twenty-Four Hours L2.751.4.53.xCalibre Self-winding mechanical movement Calibre L704.3 (ETA A07 171) 16½ lines, 24 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour 48-hour power reserveFunctions Hours, minutes, seconds, date, 24-hour circle on dialCase Circular, stainless steel, Ø 47.50 mm Engraved and numbered back cover (unlimited series) on top of a sapphire glassDial Matt black 24 white Arabic numerals with Super-LumiNova Railway track minute circle Date aperture at 3 o’clockHands Skeleton pear steel hour-hand with Super-LumiNova Skeleton leaf minute-hand with Super-LumiNova Stick with drop counterweight seconds handWater-resistance 3 bar (30 metres)Glass Sapphire with non-reflecting coating

Bracelet Black alligator with buckle

L.U.C XP Tonneau
Form and substance
The new Chopard L.U.C XP Tonneau model combines technical expertise, rarity and elegance - a set of qualities achieved by Chopard Manufacture, where this exceptional model was born. L.U.C Calibre 3.97, a shaped movement that is chronometer-certified by the COSC.
Chopard’s L.U.C collection welcomes a refined model that combines technical qualities and aesthetic virtues. Born at the heart of Watch Valley within Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier, the L.U.C XP Tonneau model, an ultra-thin interpretation of the tonneau or barrel-shaped model, now appears with a particularly distinguished new look. The pared-down dial now features Arabic numerals. The new, slender case gives this watch a modern appearance, while maintaining a touch of tradition that has created the destiny of Haute Horlogerie.

The L.U.C XP Tonneau displays the hours, minutes, small seconds, and the date shown through a window at 6 o’clock. All these functions are driven by the ultra-thin, self-winding L.U.C. Calibre 3.97. Entirely designed, developed, fine-tuned and produced in-house, this movement is a mere 3.30 mm thick - a technical detail that incorporates an off-centred micro-rotor and a double barrel (based on patented Chopard Twin® technology) supplying an over 65-hour power reserve.

Chronometer-certified by the COSC, a reliable Institute of quality and reliability, the movement follows the contours of the case housing it - a rare distinctive feature matching the demands of Haute Horlogerie. The L.U.C 3.97 proprietary movement can be admired through the sapphire crystal case. The slender, slightly curving case makes a perfect fit on the wrist and is available in 18-carat rose or white gold with satin-brushed and polished finishing.

Technical Details
Case:

• 18-carat white or rose gold
• Tonneau shape
• Height 40.00 mm
• Width 37.00 mm
• Thickness 7.22 mm
• Water-resistant to 50 metres
• Crown in 18-carat white gold with L.U.C logo 5.00 mm
• Glareproofed sapphire crystals on front and back

Movement:

• Mechanical self-winding L.U.C 3.97
• Total diameter 28.15 x 27.60 mm
• Thickness 3.30 mm
• Number of jewels 29
• Frequency 28,800 vph
• Power reserve approx 65 to 70 hours
• Chronometer-certified (COSC)

Dial and hands:

• Sunburst silvered brushed dial
• Rhodium- or gold-plated hour-markers
• Rhodium- or gold-plated Dauphine fusée-type hour and minute hands
• Rhodium- or gold-plated small seconds hand

Functions and displays:

• Central display of the hours and minutes
• Small seconds display at 6 o’clock
• Date display at 6 o’clock

Strap and buckle:

• Hand-sewn black or brown alligator leather strap
• Pin buckle in 18-carat white or rose gold

Ref. 162294-1001 L.U.C XP Tonneau in 18-carat white gold
Ref. 162294-5001 L.U.C XP Tonneau in 18-carat rose gold

The sunburst silver dial carries the new signature features of models in the L.U.C collection: more elongated Dauphine appliques, Arabic numerals, an extremely fine sunburst satin-brushed finish centred around the word CHOPARD, and a minute track to enhance the high-precision image of these models. The refined face is underscored by the new L.U.C Dauphine hands and framed by a brown or black alligator leather strap complete with a gold pin buckle.

Antes da apresentação do Clube Relojoeiro, os participantes tiveram o prazer de visitar a Escola de Relojoaria da Casa Pia de Lisboa

Assembleia Geral

Presidente - Dr. António Ponces de Carvalho

1º Vogal - Eng. José Luís Brandão

2º Vogal - Dr. Jorge Diniz

Direcção

Presidente - Dr. António Ramalho Carlos

Vice-Presidente - Eng. Francisco Tudella

Vice-Presidente -

Conselho Fiscal

Presidente - Dr. Carlos Loureiro

1º Vogal - Eng.ª Rute Duque

2º Vogal - Mestre Paulo Anastácio

Conselho Consultivo

Presidente - Mestre Américo Henriques

Vice-Presidente - Mestre Victor Lopes

Vice-Presidente - Mestre Paulo Anastácio

Conforme foi mencionado na sessão de apresentação, os conteúdos iniciais serão instalados ao longo das próximas duas semanas, razão pela qual não encontrará de momento a informação que procura.

Entretanto, convidamo-lo desde já a descarregar a proposta de sócio que disponibilizamos em formato “Word” (ver coluna da esquerda para inscições de pessoas colectivas). Junte-se ao Clube Relojoeiro e aos amantes dos relógios.