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Romain Jerome - The "Titanic-DNA"; a high-end watch integrating real steel from the Titanic

 

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The "Titanic-DNA"; a high-end watch integrating real steel from the Titanic

The "Titanic-DNA" watch contrains authentic parts of the Titanic ocean liner drawn from the ocean floor. It brings together material and spirit. Or perhaps one should say soul.

This watch is part of the new "DNA of Famous Legends" collection that Romain Jerome presents as a world premier.

New materials, precious metals, complications - one finds all of these as well in the "Titanic-DNA". However, the watch’s real exclusivity is to be found in the direct relationship between a truly unique timepiece and one of the most extraordinary achievements created by man…the legendary Titanic ocean liner that disappeared in 1912.

Here’s where spirit becomes material. This new concept goes far beyond the creation of a great luxury watch with a prestigious movement and noble materials; it is breathing a soul into the object. The result is astonishing. The object lives. It is a work of art. The Belle-Époque resurfaces on the wrist of a few privileged people who understood they have offered themselves much more than just a fine watch.

The rusted steel is created by an extraordinary fusion carried out at the Harland&Wolff shipyards in Belfast, where the Titanic was constructed. This fusion brings together the authentic steel of the shipwreck, which was resting on the ocean floor at a depth of 3’840 meters, and that of the future Titanic II. This is how the DNA is captured; a myth is reborn.

The hands are inspired by the anchor of the Titanic and turn on a dial of deep black; a colour obtained from the coal collected in the legendary shipwreck. The small second hand at 9 o’clock recalls the meters of the ship’s steam engines.

Each version contains a Lajoux Perret movement and is limited to 2’012 pieces; a number referring to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic and the launch date of the Titanic II in Belfast in 2012.

The "Titanic-DNA" is available in a watchcase of platinum or gold with elements of titanium, ceramic, composite materials or rusted steel made according to the process explained above.

The Titanic, a masterpiece of its time.
The "Titanic-DNA", a masterpiece of our time.

Titanic-DNA - rusted steel version
Caliber: Mouvement La Joux Perret 8235
Number of jewels: 24 rubies
Power reserve: > 42 hours
Frequence: 28’800 vibration/hour
Case: Titanium and composite materials
Diameter 44.5 mm.
Paws: Ceramic with titanium screws
Dial: Black with recovered coal from the wreckage.
Small second at 9h reminds of Titanic steam counters
Steel hands: Inspired both by Poseidon’s trident as well as Titanic’s anchor
Bezel: Rusted steel forged with authentic parts of the Titanic disappeared in 1912
Back case: Hand engraved medallion by Kees Engelbarts. Can be personalized à posteriori
Water-resistance: 5 Atm.
Strap: Rubber or Crocodile Hornback skin
Buckle: Ardillon buckle
Limited edition: 2’012 pieces (2012 is the year of the renaissance of the ocean liner Titanic II)

Titanic-DNA – platinum/rusted steel version
Caliber: Mouvement La Joux Perret 8235
Number of jewels: 24 rubies
Power reserve: > 42 hours
Frequence: 28’800 vibration/hour
Case: Polished platinum, titanium and rusted steel forged with authentic parts of the Titanic disappeared in 1912
Diameter 44.5 mm.
Paws: Satin-finished platinum with titanium screws
Dial: Black with recovered coal from the wreckage
Small second at 9h reminds of Titanic steam counters
Steel hands: Inspired both by Poseidon’s trident as well as Titanic’s anchor
Bezel: Polished platinum. Can be set with brilliant-cut or trapeze-cut diamonds
Back case: Hand engraved medallion by Kees Engelbarts. Can be personalized à posteriori
Water-resistance: 5 Atm.
Strap: Rubber or Crocodile Hornback skin
Buckle: Platinum ardillon buckle
Limited edition: 2’012 pieces (2012 is the year of the renaissance of the ocean liner Titanic II)

Titanic-DNA – pink gold version
Caliber: Mouvement La Joux Perret 8235
Number of jewels: 24 rubies
Power reserve: > 42 hours
Frequence: 28’800 vibration/hour
Case: Polished pink gold 5N, titanium and composite materials
Diameter 44.5 mm.
Paws: Polished pink gold 5N with titanium screws
Dial: Black with recovered coal from the wreckage
Small second at 9h reminds of Titanic steam counters
Steel hands: Inspired both by Poseidon’s trident as well as Titanic’s anchor
Bezel: Satin-finished pink gold 5N. Can be set with brilliant-cut or trapeze-cut diamonds
Back case: Hand engraved medallion by Kees Engelbarts. Can be personalized à posteriori
Water-resistance: 5 Atm.
Strap: Rubber or Crocodile Hornback skin
Buckle: Pink gold ardillon buckle
Limited edition: 2’012 pieces (2012 is the year of the renaissance of the ocean liner Titanic II)

Titanic-DNA – white gold version
Caliber: Mouvement La Joux Perret 8235
Number of jewels: 24 rubies
Power reserve: > 42 hours
Frequence: 28’800 vibration/hour
Case: Polished white gold, titanium and composite materials
Diameter 44.5 mm.
Paws: Ceramic with titanium screws
Dial: Black with recovered coal from the wreckage
Small second at 9h reminds of Titanic steam counters
Steel hands: Inspired both by Poseidon’s trident as well as Titanic’s anchor
Bezel: Polished white gold. Can be set with brilliant-cut or trapeze-cut diamonds
Back case: Hand engraved medallion by Kees Engelbarts. Can be personalized à posteriori
Water-resistance: 5 Atm.
Strap: Rubber or Crocodile Hornback skin
Buckle: White gold ardillon buckle
Limited edition: 2’012 pieces (2012 is the year of the renaissance of the ocean liner Titanic II)

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