BaselWorld 2012: Novelties of Twenty-8-Eight Collection - Twenty-eight-Eight Seconde Retrograde Watch by DeWitt

Launched in 2003, the Seconde Retrograde watch was the beginning of one of the most famous collections of the watch company DeWitt. Literally from the first days the wristwatches became a bestseller and won huge amateurs around the world. Paying tribute to the huge success in 2003, the watchmaker DeWitt has presented at the annual international exhibition BaselWorld 2012 a new watch Twenty-8-Eight Seconde Retrograde (Ref: T8.SR.001), which differ a little more than a thin case of its famous predecessor.
The smooth contours of the case lugs create an exceptional wearing comfort and treated with micro beads and polished bezel and the sidewalls of the case form the play of light, making the reborn design more vivid and dynamic.
Black "galvanic" color of the dial gives a surprisingly deep and big relief to the new model. On the dark background are contrasted applied hour indexes from rose gold, which seem strung on an invisible thread. A simple movement of the brush creates on the original dial the play of light and reflections - the whole "choreographic performance." The design of the dial is added by a little retrograde display, the pattern of which resembles a lively breeze flames.

The mechanical 'heart' of Twenty-8-Eight Seconde Retrograde watch - a manufactory automatic caliber DW102, with the module of the retrograde second’s indication Agenhor. The frequency of the balance is 28,000 vibrations per hour, which ensures the highest possible precision. Power reserve is 40 hours.
To create the model is used titanium Grade 5, which is originally used in the aerospace industry. Grade 5 is new generation titanium of superior strength in 10 times than usual. The metal is used in surgery and in the cars of "Formula 1".
Titanium Grade 5 is produced by the arc electric plasma processing of the source material. In this case the whole structure is subjected to anodizing material, not just the surface. Detail is kept in containers with a liquid, which is held by an electric current of high voltage. As a result, the material becomes an incredible lightness and strength in relation to shock, injury, friction and wake touching.
The round watch case of Twenty-8-Eight Seconde Retrograde 43 mm case is made of pink gold 750 and titanium Grade 5. The total thickness of the case - 11.26 mm. Polished crown is made of white or pink gold 750 and decorated with a ring of blackened titanium and engraving “W’. The distance between the lugs is 21 mm. The case back is made of sapphire glass, fastened with screws.
The dial of the model, it’s the center and the ring are painted in "galvanic" black. Applied rings and temporary indexes are in pink gold. Large Roman temporary indexes are organized in four strategic points; the small Arab temporary indexes are shown in a 5-minute interval. The hands of the watch are made in the form of double-edged sword with a slot. Retrograde seconds display is carried out by an elegant thin hand.
The watch strap is made from natural black matte alligator leather. Clasp: spin, made of Titanium Grade 5, with an engraved monogram “W”. The watch water resistant is up to 30. The watch is released in a limited edition of 88 items. To buy the watch will be available through the authorized representatives of the company at the end of the exhibition.

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