Kong introduces the Ateliers deMonaco Quantieme Perpetual EZ (dMC-QPEZ), a perpetual calendar watch designed for enhanced user-friendliness. The post highlights the brand's innovative single-crown adjustment system and the watch's traditional handcraft finishing, offering a detailed look at its unique features.
Today, the relevant
time for this marvelous piece of work, DeMonaco Quantieme Perpetual EZ
(dMC-QPEZ) by a young company, Ateliers deMonaco. Founded in 2009 by
three veterans in the watch industry, namely - Pim Koeslag, Robert van
Pappelendam and Peter Stas whose common point was, all three were from
Frédérique Constant. The company started with Tourbillon, Tourbillon
Minute-repeater and last year the interesting Quantieme Perpetual EZ.
The
objective of the Quantieme Perpetual EZ (dMC-QPEZ) is " to take a
complication and make it better" and simpler to use. That's explain the
code "EZ" for Easy. The dMC-QPEZ is decorated and finished using
traditional handcrafts but one is stunning is, it has just one crown for
all adjustments - the time, big date, Day, Month, Week and leap year
with a Monopusher!
The best part is ....
which is also the most important for a perpetual calender will be shown
in the video at the end of the post .... which guarantee you need not
stay up past 12:30am to witness the complete cross-over
Titanium
casing diameter 43mm by thickness 13.1mm . Also available in 18K white
and rose gold issued in 88 pieces per metal type. DATE at 12H, MONTH at 3H, DAY at 9H ...
At 6H, the outer perimeter is the WEEK, moving into the second ring, is the selector indicator, sort of like a pull-down menu
The selector will switch mode with each turning of the titanium-crown clockwise after pulling it out in 2nd position. Above pic, DATE was selected. To adjust the date, just depress the pusher in the crown. This innovative EaZy-adjust system was patented by DeMonaco
The inner window indicates the (LEAP) year. So it will cycle from 1, 2, 3 and L.
Double anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal to reduce glare and improve legibility.
The sun-ray pattern dial-layer is made of titanium while the skeletonised Roman numeral layer was brass and rhodium-plated. The hands are 18K white gold. Integrated leather strap, leaving no gap around the lug-caseband areas. Case finishing, a combo of matt and gloss polishing.
Interesting profile at different viewing angle due to the alternate-polishing methods applied ...
Notice the defined edge profiles .... (above pic is a Sapphire Bridge Tourbillon using the same case) Titanium -sapphire caseback with serial number engraved ... The solid gold crown- rotor hand decorated by the famous, Mr Jochen Benzinger.
The
automatic QPEZ movement is bi-directional winding with silicium escape
wheel beating at 4 Hz. and a power reserve of 48 hours.
A simulation of the leap year jump ...
The Master Watchmaker and co-founder behind both the technical and aesthetic of DeMonaco - Mr Pim Koeslag.
The
Quantieme Perpetual EZ (dMC-QPEZ) is a refreshing piece of perpetual
calender. Uncluttered, clean facilitates easy and quick reading
(reminded me of the Moser,UN and L.U.C LunarOne). The side-effect of
the EZ adjust monopusher system may even extend the service time as
most would not place the perpetual calender onto the winder, as
adjustment is now quicker, and the best part, need not find a toothpick
Kong
Key Points from the Discussion
The monopusher adjustment system is praised for its cleverness, though one contributor expresses a preference for the watch without a sapphire case back, finding the rotor design distracting.
The innovative approach to time adjustment is commended, with particular fascination for the precise midnight jump of the perpetual calendar mechanism.
The author acknowledges the debate around the rotor design, noting that its size might obstruct the view of the movement.
One contributor shares various unconventional tools they've used for watch adjustments, highlighting the practicality of the deMonaco's single-crown system.
The author suggests a sharpened bamboo toothpick as an effective tool for watch adjustments, offering a practical tip to the community.
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The Discussion
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sclamb
Feb 29, 2012
I have to say I really like this a lot and am fascinated when manufactures find innovative ways of presenting a concept, such as this perpetual calendar. That jump is so precisely on the stroke of midnight too - such a pleasure to watch that video. Regards. Simon
CU
cuibono
Feb 29, 2012
the monopusher sounds really clever. frankly, i'd prefer it without the saphire case back. the rotor looks like pure kitsch to me. i think it detracts from the watch.
KO
Kong
Mar 2, 2012
check it out Simon Kong
KO
Kong
Mar 2, 2012
the rotor. I dislikes it at first look. Too big, and block too much of the movement, which may not be good for future design. Hope you have a chance to view a piece. Thanks for viewing. Kong
JE
Jester
Mar 2, 2012
Bravo to the innovative approach of time adjustment. Still warming up to the case and the rotors in the meantime. Can't wait to examine one! Tx for the report.
KO
Kong
Mar 2, 2012
our Perpetual King! Interested to hear your inputs. Thanks for viewing. Kong
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