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CLERC Watches Hosts CRONOFORVM Watch Meets in Madrid and Bilbao at Perodri Joyeros

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Watch enthusiast groups continue to appear around the globe, and during a recent series of retailer visits through Spain, CLERC was proud to host an evening of watches, cocktails, and wonderful conversations with members of the Spanish watch collecting group CRONOFORVM. Hosted at both the Madrid and Bilbao locations of Perodri Joyeros, collectors and enthusiasts were provided the opportunity to see, feel, and most importantly try on CLERC’s entire model range including the recently updated Hydroscaph Central Chronograph, and the H1 Carbon edition launched at Baselworld this past March.
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President and CEO of CLERC Watches, Gerald Clerc gave a brief presentation at each event, giving those less familiar with the brand a bit more insight into the brand’s DNA – what makes us who we are today, and what you can expect from CLERC in the years to come. He also remained on site through the balance of each evening, chatting with CRONOFORVM members and enthusiasts. Over the course of the year CLERC Watches will be planning more events in conjunction with enthusiast groups around the globe. If you’re part of a local group of collectors and would like to see the new CLERC collection, please contact openwater@clercwatches.wpengine.com for further information.

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Over the course of the year CLERC Watches will be planning more events in conjunction with enthusiast groups around the globe. If you’re part of a local group of collectors and would like to see the new CLERC collection, please contact openwater@clercwatches.wpengine.com for further information.

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Looking back at Baselworld 2015

It’s been a short while since Baselworld 2015 of course yet so much has happened since then already! CLERC had an amazing run during the show. First, we unveiled our new GMT models of course. This new Hydroscaph series is rated for 800m depth and sports a 42 hour power reserve. The version with the gold hands and numerals and brown rubberized alligator bracelet was showered with compliments from press and retailers alike. Brown is back!

Second, we officially announced our multi-level partnership with Nuytco Sub Aviator Systems – this means CLERC will be the first and only watch company to offer its own line of personal luxury submersibles. We brought a reduced sized model of this exploration machine on the stand where it welcomed our numerous guests every day. And this video played non-stop all day long at the stand causing many to simply stop and watch in awe.

With this new initiative and Orcasub, CLERC is essentially defining a new underwater flight luxury segment. Reaction from press, bloggers, and retailers was very inquisitive – and very positive. The first version of Orcasub – aka Super Aviator – will start traveling the globe in 2015. And several VIP clients have already expressed interest in custom-building an Orcasub for themselves.

Last, but certainly not least, CLERC is very happy to announce that 2015 will see the opening of new retail locations in Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, St Marten, Aruba, St Thomas, Egypt, Dubai, and Moscow. We are expanding in existing key markets and entering new ones in Central and South America.

Did you miss us at Baselworld this year? Don’t worry! And come see us at JCK in Las Vegas May 29 to June 1st! Appointments are now being made for the largest Watch and Jewelery show in the United States so don’t miss out!

 

Filed Under: CLERC Life Tagged With: 2015, baselworld, booth, GMT, markets, orcasub, retail, sub aviator

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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Baselworld 2015 Announcements

NEW! All our Baselworld PDF press releases and associated photos are now available on the CLERC Dropbox location.

CLERC is pleased to share two major announcements this year at Baselworld:

1. A recent partnership with American personal luxury submersible producer Sub Aviator Systems marks a new phase in the history of CLERC.  You can download official press releases and photos here:

PDF press releases: [English] [French]

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2. A new member of the Hydroscaph family has arrived! The new GMT Power-Reserve Chronometer makes its first appearance at the Baselworld fair this year. Download the official press releases and photos here:

PDF press releases: [English] [French]

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Photos (night-view): [Web] [High-resolution] [Printable]
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Baselworld 2015: Discover the Orcasub Personal Luxury Submersible

For the latest, up-to-date information on Orcasub visit CLERC Exploration Machines on Facebook.

We’ve always said the Hydroscaph diving watch collection was a “new breed of Swiss luxury watches” but in fact, CLERC is further evolving into a new breed of Swiss luxury watch company and forging a new era in the industry.

This is because we have entered into a long-term, multi-level partnership with Sub Aviator Systems, the producers of Orcasub – a Personal Luxury Submersible.Logo-01

Both CLERC and Sub Aviator Systems make what they call “exploration machines”. While CLERC’s powerful yet stylish machines fit handsomely on the adventurous male wrist, Sub Aviator Systems submersibles fly swiftly at 2,000 feet under water. In both cases, these creations are meant to be used in the most extreme of conditions. But it didn’t take our two companies very long to realize that the fit between us was much more than skin-deep.

In fact, you could say it’s symbiotic, because we both share philosophies, values, personalities, and engineering savvy. With this new partnership, we will also share the sort of technical and R&D resources which until now had never been available to traditional Swiss watch companies. Not to mention a combined 200 year legacy of innovation and technical prowess.

NEWT_logo2That’s because Sub Aviator Systems is actually manufacturing partners with a company called Nuytco. And Nuytco is to underwater exploration what NASA is to the Space Program. In fact, NASA astronauts train at Nuytco’s underwater facilities in Vancouver. Owner Phil Nuytten is a legend in the industry on par with men like Jean-Michel Cousteau, who is a close friend and colleague. (He still maintains ties to the Cousteau family). A commercial diver since the 1960s, Phil spent his life pioneering new underwater technologies and tactics. Few if any people have contributed as much to the world of diving – commercially, militarily, and recreationally – than he has for the past fifty years.

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CLERC CEO Gérald sits in the Nuytco Deepworker submersible.

Nuytco has been involved in almost every major underwater operation for science, research, rescue, construction, entertainment, and military application known to man. Phil’s regular clients include the national Navies of virtually every country in the world, the US Navy Seals, NASA, Hollywood moguls (guess how movie classics like Titanic and The Abyss were filmed under water), scientists, researchers, rescuers, and the list goes on. When there’s a problem to solve, a new device or tool to invent, or technical limits to surmount, people call on Nuytco.

For CLERC, the ability to tap into this experience and expertise is an industry game changer. The advantages from a product development, research, manufacturing, and testing perspective are limitless. Improved construction, new materials, greater depths, added safety features, and resilience are some of the key benefits. And no other dive watch companies will be able to test their product for corrosion, legibility, air and water pressure, extreme temperatures, and shock all at the same time and all under real-life extreme depth conditions. Something Nuytco does routinely for all its equipment, and will now do on every new Hydroscaph model starting with the new 2015 GMT model. In many ways, thanks to this partnership, CLERC gets access to the most revered and prestigious “underwater exploration laboratory” in the world.

For Sub Aviator Systems, it’s about accessing 140 years of CLERC experience in the demanding field of luxury, as CLERC will now market and promote the Orcasub personal luxury crafts on a global scale. CLERC will also advise on interior finishing, customization, and comfort features of the cockpit area.

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CLERC CEO Gérald tries the heads-up display on board Orcasub precursor Super Aviator.

These super-fast, easy-to-use, and maneuverable submersibles will 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 Orcasub will put underwater flight at anyone’s hands – anyone, that is, who can part with the $2 million it takes to custom-build it. But rest assured, that price includes complete Flight Training certification. A lifetime experience no one ever forgets!

CLERC is forging a new era in the history of human exploration machines. And thanks to Sub Aviator Systems and CLERC, deep-sea exploration will soon become as routine as hopping into your exotic car for a quick trip to the local cigar shop.

For a PDF version of this exciting announcement, please click here.

 

 

 

Filed Under: CLERC Life, Manufacture Tagged With: 2015, announcements, baselworld, nuytco, orcasub, partnership, personal luxury, sub aviator systems, submarine, submersible, testing, underwater

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