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CLERC Hydroscaph Green Envy Edition Featured on RobbReport.com

CLERC Hydroscaph CENTRAL Chronograph GREEN ENVY Edition (crop)

This past week one of our latest release — the CLERC Hydroscaph Central Chronograph Green Envy Edition — graced the pages of Robb Report as they covered the ever-growing green color trend that’s sweeping the watch industry. Vibrant color has always played a major role in our design, and we’re quite fond of Robb Report’s note stating: “The Green Envy now holds the title of the most in-your-face timepiece of the Hydroscaph collection.” 

You can read the full story via RobbReport.com

Our three newest release, the Green Envy, Yellow Sub, and Blue Carbon  (seen below) will be available via our authorized dealer network later on in 2017.

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CLERC @ Watches of Switzerland in Knightsbridge

CLERC Watches kick off UK retail distribution in Watches of Switzerland flagship Knightsbridge location.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 17: A general view at the Watches Of Switzerland flagship showroom launch on July 17, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for Watches of Switzerland)

 

Earlier this summer CLERC Watches made landfall in the UK with a splash as the prestigious Watches of Switzerland opened a massive and stunning 3-storey showroom on Brompton Road in the heart of London’s Knightsbridge. The flagship boutique kicked off with a bang, playing host to an opening gala that drew in quite a crowd in the posh London district. Collectors, enthusiasts, celebrities, brand ambassadors and CEOs (including our own Gerald Clerc of course) were all in attendance as the ribbon cutting took place and the doors were officially opened to the public. The prestigious guest list included a cultural cross-section ranging from world class boxers Anthony Joshua and David Haye, luxury watch fanatic and internet sensation Anish Bhatt of Watchanish, as well as model and TV personality Nicola Hughes.

 

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The Knightsbridge opening not only marks CLERC’s grand arrival into the UK retail market, but it also establishes the brand in what is soon to become a global destination for luxury watch collectors around the globe. Displayed alongside a wide array of other prestigious watch brands in the heart of London’s premier luxury shopping district could not have been a better fit, and we are excited to see where this partnership with Watches of Knightsbridge takes us in the years to come.
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Filed Under: Articles, CLERC Life, Collection, Uncategorized Tagged With: community, gerald clerc, news, press

Testing Diving Watches the CLERC Way

CLERC Hydroscaph watches are designed as powerful luxury exploration machines built for extreme life conditions – the kind you find at 500-800 meters under the oceans. At those depths, survival depends on uncompromising quality, precision, toughness, and reliability. This is why CLERC Hydroscaphs undergo some of the most intense and comprehensive testing in the industry.

A diving watch is subjected to much harsher conditions than a regular time piece. And a luxury diving watch must also meet the aesthetic expectations of the most discerning owner. This is where the CLERC Hydroscaphs combine raw power with pure luxury.  Hydroscaphs are run through a set of particularly stringent tests well above and beyond conventional norms.

Testing starts at our Swiss land-based laboratory facilities where each Hydroscaph model type is tested for traction, shock, visibility (night-vision), magnetism, water-tightness, and resistance to seawater and corrosion. But these are just the basic starting qualifications for a Hydroscaph watch. Our three Hydroscaph versions – the Central Chronograph, the H1, and the new GMTs – all undergo extensive design and architecture testing a numerous levels.

GMT-CThe H1 is a COSC-certified chronometer. This means the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres has issued a unique serial number for its movement after each has passed a rigorous set of precision tests. Only 1% of all Swiss watches achieve this certification. COSC tests run for fifteen consecutive days and nights at multiple temperatures and operating conditions. A COSC-certified movement is guaranteed to have a specific precision and accuracy to within very strict parameters. COSC-certified watches are the thoroughbreds of the Swiss luxury watch industry. For an extensive dive into what it takes to score a COSC certification, click here.

Last but not least, CLERC is the only Swiss luxury watch company able to test its dive watches outside traditional labs under extreme depth conditions. That’s because within the framework of its long-term partnership with Sub Aviator Systems and Nuytco Research, CLERC has access to the most prestigious underwater manufacturing and Research & Development laboratory in the subaquatic world. Sub Aviators/Nuytco are to underwater research and innovation what NASA is to space travel. As a matter of fact, even NASA astronauts train at Nuytco facilities in Vancouver, Canada!

800x600For the first time, a watch manufacturer enjoys the benefit of the know-how and experience – enriched by half a century of innovations – of the pioneer in underwater exploration.  In this way, the specialist in submersible technologies makes its pool of scientific expertise available, notably benefiting the development of new watchmaking materials and ever more specialised technical solutions, able to withstand the extreme conditions encountered at great depths.

In addition, it allows CLERC to conduct its tests in conditions that are identical to those applied to Nuytco Research’s high-tech equipment. In other words, CLERC can test the resistance and performance of its powerful diving watches under realistic conditions. Corrosion, readability, air or water pressure, extreme temperatures, shocks, underwater storms, etc. The testing possibilities are unlimited both inside the research facility and using the SuperAviator personal submersible during real-life dive operations.

NGM_1828One such test was conducted last summer during the CLERC Underwater Flight Discovery Tour in Vancouver – where a Central Chronograph CHY-585 was integrated into the submarine’s heads-up display on the outside. Not only was the watch used to chronograph every dive that day, but it also withstood the rigors of eight consecutive dives strapped to the outside of the submarine!

Between CLERC’s own Swiss lab testing, the COSC certification of the H1 models, and the ability to test diving watches in the most prestigious underwater laboratory and in their natural deep-sea underwater environment, the CLERC Hydroscaph is indeed probably the most tested luxury diving watch in the industry. Which is exactly why we say “raw power meets pure luxury”!

 

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CLERC Underwater Flight Discovery Tour 2015

“Another world”, “another dimension”, “surreal”, “once in a lifetime experience”, “unbelievable” are just some of the reactions heard from our flight school guests during last week’s CLERC Underwater Flight Discovery tour in magnificent Vancouver, B.C. At the controls: a lively group of press and media bloggers (and our very own CEO) who jumped at the opportunity to learn how to fly underwater compliments of CLERC Watches and Sub Aviator Systems.

Less than one hundred humans have had an opportunity to experience this in the history of mankind. Judging from the looks on their faces after that first dive, it’s an experience they will not soon forget [VIDEO].

This two-day odyssey started July 16th with a hearty breakfast and a full tour of the Nuytco factory where the submersibles are designed and manufactured. Nuytco founder Phil Nuytten personally led the visit. After a quick lunch, all our student pilots hopped into both cockpit pods of the SuperAviator exploration machines for a complete rundown of all the systems including life support, communication, and navigation.

The next day July 17th started bright and early at dawn as everyone met up for the quick trip down to Sunset Marina. SuperAviator and a full operations crew was there waiting for everyone to take the controls. After a brief pre-flight check, each of our guests got a chance to experience underwater flight sitting right behind Chief Pilot John Jo Lewis.

How long did each dive last? About an hour according to the official Hydroscaph Central Chronograph CHY-585 that was strapped to the outside dashboard to chronograph each dive helping keep everything on time and on record. Thanks to our guest and now certified underwater pilot Justin Mastine-Frost for the amazing Hydroscaph shots during the event! What did it feel like from the pilot’s perspective? Underwater flight student Justin Mastine-Frost filmed it live here! [VIDEO].

 

Two companies – CLERC and Sub Aviator Systems – resulting in one team, one vision, and the never-ending quest for exploration, innovation, and pushing the limits. This is the unique partnership our guests had a chance to experience recently in Vancouver. CLERC is proud to be defining a brand new segment of the luxury market with its own line of personal luxury submersibles. For more information about Orcasub and how you too can discover underwater flight from the comforts of your own personal luxury submersible, click here.

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The Orcasub personal luxury submersible.

 

Filed Under: CLERC Life, Collection Tagged With: 2015, discovery, flight, gerald clerc, nuytco, phil nuytten, sub aviator systems, submarine, submersible, superaviator, tour, underwater, underwater flight discovery

Learn to Fly Under Water, Then Tell the World About it

UPDATE: Dates for our Underwater Flight Discovery experience have been set for July 16th and 17th.

CLERC – the first and only Swiss luxury watch company with its own line of personal luxury submersibles – invites carefully-selected members of press and media to learn how to fly under water. Then tell the world about it!

If you were at Baselworld last March, you may have seen footage of Super Aviator at the CLERC booth. This amazing and unique submersible is the precursor to Orcasub – the personal luxury submersible we are producing and marketing in partnership with Nuytco/Sub Aviator Systems in Vancouver, Canada. In a way, you could say it’s Orcasub 1.0.

These super-fast, easy-to-use, and maneuverable submersibles can fly two pilots in atmospheric comfort and safety down to 2,000 feet. In all human history until now, people who have personally witnessed life at such depths can be counted on a single hand. But now CLERC and Sub Aviator Systems are putting underwater flight at anyone’s hands – anyone, that is, who happens to be a member of the press or media interested in sharing this unforgettable experience with their audience!

Because in the second half of July this year, CLERC and Sub Aviator Systems will be hosting press and media guests at the Vancouver manufacture for an exclusive two-day Underwater Flight Discovery experience.

DAY ONE will include a full guided tour of the factory and R&D facilities at Nuytco Headquarters. Evoking the quintessential “Q Branch” scene in every James Bond movie is the best way to describe this experience. For a quick glimpse, check this out or visit our dedicated Facebook page.

DAY TWO consists of pre-flight instruction and certification. After successful completion of this phase, “students” gear up, head out to the water shore, and jump into a Super Aviator cockpit to experience hands-on underwater flight.

Guests who have already booked this event are bringing video crews with them – including underwater photographers. If you qualify and would like to reserve your underwater flight discovery experience with us, email us at: openwater@clercwatches.wpengine.com or catch us on Twitter or Facebook. Seats are extremely limited – we will do our best to accommodate as many guest as we can. Thank you for your understanding.

CLERC is defining a new extreme luxury category, and opening a new era in the history of human exploration machines. You may not have ridden on the first train, on flown on the first airplane, or sat inside the first space mission rocket. But now thanks to CLERC, you might very well be among the few chosen human beings to have experienced underwater flight up close and personal in 2015!

Filed Under: CLERC Life, Collection, Exploration Tagged With: exosuit, exploration, exploration machines, flight, hydroscaph, james bond, NASA, nuytco, orcasub, phil nuytten, submarine, submersible, super aviator, superaviator, underwater, underwater flight discovery, vancouver

Behold the New Hydroscaph GMT Power-Reserve Chronometer

It’s official! We’ve just announced a new member of the Hydroscaph family in time for Baselworld 2015. This GMT Power-Reserve exploration machine will be unveiled during the show this year. And it’s pure CLERC power and luxury to the core.

Designed to withstand the extreme conditions of deep-sea diving, the Hydroscaph GMT Power-Reserve Chronometer is a sophisticated adventurer that is just at home in the abyss as on the wrist of a stylish globetrotter. Its ultra-technical case topped by an exclusive bezel – avoiding an accidental deregulation while diving – is equipped with an automatic helium release valve guaranteeing water resistance to 800 meters, while its patented lateral reinforcements protect it from shocks. The remarkably precise and reliable new Clerc Calibre C610 is certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). This mechanical self-winding movement endowed with a 42-hour power reserve notably drives an oversized 24-hour dual-time display at 6 o’clock.

The Hydroscaph GMT’s technical specifications are impressive:

Movement
Mechanical self-winding, exclusive C610 calibre
31 jewels, 28,800 bph, 42-hour power reserve

Functions
Hours, minutes, central seconds, date, power-reserve indicator and 24-hour dual-time display

Case
Black DLC-coated high-density steel or 18K red gold and black DLC-coated high-density steel
43.8 or 48 mm with lateral reinforcements
Crown activating and locking the rotating bezel
Glareproofed sapphire crystal on both sides, dual-porthole exhibition case-back
Automatic helium release valve
83 components
Water-resistant to 800 m (80 ATM/2,624 ft)

Dial
White, brown, midnight blue or black
Central hours, minutes and seconds hands
Date aperture at 3 o’clock
Power-reserve indicator at 12 o’clock
24-hour dual-time display at 6 o’clock

Strap
Vulcanised rubber or alligator-finish rubber with folding clasp

If you happen to be in Basel this year, make sure to drop by Hall 1.1 stand A79 to catch a personal glimpse of the newest CLERC exploration machine.

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The CLERC “Triple-5” Conquers Monday Mornings

Inject a little “Triple-5” into your Monday mornings!

Monday mornings are a lot easier to conquer with a powerful yet stylish Hydroscaph Central Chronograph CHY-555 on your wrist.  Rule the world with this magnificent Limited Edition piece with its black diamond-like coated (DLC) case, Hornback crocodile strap with orange stitching, and orange dial markers.

There’s nothing else like it in the world. And you deserve it!

Click here for an amazing wallpaper photo of the “Triple-5” (then right-click and select Save as…) or click here to learn more about the CLERC Hydroscaph collection and where to buy.

 

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360° View of the CLERC Hydroscaph H1-1.11.1

Questions about ordering this unique timepiece? Email us at openwater@clercwatches.wpengine.com.

This quick video clip takes you around the Hydroscaph H1 (H1-1.11.1 model to be precise) C.O.S.C certified automatic chronometer in 48 seconds. Which is plenty of time to admire this amazingly unique creation.

Now explore how the Hydroscaph H1 is manufactured and follow us on Instagram to see other amazing CLERC creations on a daily basis.

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Quick Run Around the CLERC Hydroscaph L.E Central Chronograph

We take a quick 360 degree run around the powerful Hydroscaph Central Chronograph CHY-585 model with an orange vulcanized rubber strap.

Follow us on Instagram to see this and many other powerful luxury CLERC creations!

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Hydroscaph H1 Metal Bracelet Now Available

Now out since December 2014!

The CLERC Hydroscaph H1 now sports metal as a bracelet option in addition to vulcanized rubber and alligator. The H1 references available with a metal bracelet option include the H1-1.B.1 (gray dial, white hands and markers), the H1-1.B.3 (blue dial, blue hands and markers), and the H1-1.B.5 (black dial, red hands and markers).

The Hydroscaph H1 Chronometer is an unmistakably adrenalin-rush model that welcomes the line’s first ever metal bracelet this year. It is made of solid steel and specially developed by CLERC to provide unbeatable comfort. Merging seamlessly into the case, it acts like an extension of the famous CLERC expandable lugs – designed to adapt to any wrist shape or size and featuring a unique structure ensuring remarkably flexible bracelet link adjustment.

The distinctive construction of this watchband accentuates the powerful style of the CLERC Hydroscaph, while providing fascinating visual effects from the alternating polished and satin-brushed finishes. It is particularly resistant and easily adjustable, even over a neoprene diving suit, and firmly secured to the wrist by a folding clasp complete with safety pushers.

For more unique photos of the CLERC Hydroscaph H1 with steel bracelet and other CLERC watches, make sure to follow us on Instagram!

 

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