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DON GIOVANNI COSÌ GRANDE
“JUMPING HOUR”

 

 

 

2009 sees RAYMOND WEIL's fully mechanical don giovanni così grande collection back with a bang! The new "jumping hour" model has a modern, refined design fully in keeping with the Brand's avant-garde spirit – subtly blending technical know-how, precision, aesthetics and originality to produce a particularly attractive timepiece.

 

The latest addition to the don giovanni così grande range is an outstanding work of Haute Horlogerie, where the appeal lies in its sober elegance and mechanical sophistication. In keeping with the RAYMOND WEIL philosophy, the new timepiece reflects the independent family firm's resolutely contemporary approach to the world of luxury.

 

The dial of this exceptional watch – framed by a stylish rectangular case in polished steel – appeals to the eye with its discreet design and "jumping hour" display, with the hour-hand replaced by a large, easy-to-read window at 12 o'clock, powered by the mechanical calibre RW 1400 automatic movement, with a disc featuring the numbers of the hours. Every hour, the number promptly "jumps" and appears in the window.

 

The two subdials, for minutes and seconds, are framed by diamond-tipped applique forming a figure 8, whose curved outlines – like the dial's different-sized Arabic numerals – stand out in silver against a black ground. This dynamic dial is deliberately intended to complement the assertively masculine case.

 

The heart of the movement, with its 28,800 vibrations per hour, is displayed beneath the screwed sapphire crystal case-back. The stylish finish, with alternating circular-graining and Côtes de Genève décor, reflects RAYMOND WEIL's meticulous attention to detail, with the 42-hour power reserve providing further evidence of the Geneva watchmaker's unique savoir-faire.

 

Whether fitted with a saddle-stitched, full-leather black alligator strap, or a steel bracelet with double push-piece security, the don giovanni così grande "jumping hour" exudes all the elegance and refinement of the Man of Today.

 

 

 

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DON GIOVANNI COSÌ GRANDE

 

TECHNICAL DATA

DON GIOVANNI COSÌ GRANDE JUMPING HOUR- 4400 ST 00268 or 4400 STC 00268

 

 

 
Movement            Mechanical movement, 28 800 vibrations per hour
                             RW 1400 calibre
                             ‘Côtes de Genève’ décor and circular-graining

 

Winding               Automatic

 

Power Reserve    42 hours

 

Jewels                 21 rubies

 

Functions             Jumping-Hour window
                            360° minute-hand
Small                   seconds at 6 o'clock

 

Case                    Rectangular
                            Polished steel domed case with brushed steel lugs

 

Case dimensions Thickness: 12.40mm
                            Length: 50mm
                            Width: 37.60mm (41.35mm on crown)

 

Crystal                  Sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-glare treatment

 

Dial                      Black with two overlapping silver subdial zones with painted Arabic numerals and diamond-tipped applique forming figure 8
                            Hour shown in large window at 12 o'clock; hour changes instantaneously every 60 minutes (jumping hour)

 

Hands:
Minute                 Lozenge with luminescent highlights
Seconds              Lozenge

 

Case-back           Screwed case-back with sapphire crystal

 

Bracelet              Polished steel bracelet ,RW folding clasp with double push-piece security

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                           Black, genuine, full skin alligator strap with saddle-stitching, RW folding clasp with double push-piece security

 

Water-resistance 3 ATM

 

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DON GIOVANNI COSÌ GRANDE JUMPING HOUR – 14400 G 20001

 

 

 

 

 

Winding               Automatic

 

Power Reserve    42 hours

 

Jewels                 27 rubies

 

Functions             Jumping-Hour window
                            360° minute-hand
Small                   seconds at 6 o'clock

 

Case                    Rectangular
                            Polished steel domed case with brushed steel lugs

 

Case dimensions Thickness: 12.40mm
                            Length: 50mm
                            Width: 37.60mm (41.35mm on crown)

 

Crystal                 Sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-glare treatment

 

Dial                      Black with large 18ct pink gold-plated indexes in relief, small seconds at 6 o’clock within 18ct pink gold-plated ring                             

                            Hour shown in large window at 12 o'clock; hour changes instantaneously every 60 minutes (jumping hour)

Hands:
Minute                 Pink gold-plated lozenge hand with luminescent highlights
Seconds              Pink gold-plated lozenge hand

 

 

Case-back           18ct pink gold screwed case-back with sapphire crystal

 

Bracelet              Bracelet Chocolate-brown, genuine full-skin alligator strap with saddle-stitching 18ct pink gold Ardillon clasp

                          

Water-resistance 3 ATM