Polished Tantalum Case

Polished Tantalum Case

$16 680.00

Delivery time 8-10 weeks. Available in all other color dials.
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Description

Tantalum watch cases are a fascinating niche in the world of horology. Tantalum, a rare and dense metal, has increasingly become a choice material for luxury watchmakers seeking to differentiate their timepieces. Here’s why tantalum is gaining popularity in watchmaking:

  1. Durability: Tantalum is renowned for its exceptional durability and resistance to corrosion, making it an ideal material for watch cases. It can withstand the rigors of daily wear, scratches, and environmental factors, ensuring that the watch retains its luster and appearance over time.
  2. Unique Aesthetic: Tantalum’s distinctive dark grey hue sets it apart from traditional watch case materials like stainless steel or gold. Its deep, lustrous sheen adds an air of sophistication and exclusivity to the timepiece, appealing to collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate unique aesthetics.
  3. Hypoallergenic Properties: Tantalum is hypoallergenic, making it an excellent choice for individuals with sensitive skin or metal allergies. This property ensures that wearers can enjoy their timepiece comfortably without any adverse reactions.
  4. High Density: Tantalum is a dense metal, which gives tantalum watch cases a substantial feel on the wrist. This weightiness adds to the luxury feel of the timepiece and provides a sense of quality craftsmanship.
  5. Craftsmanship Challenges: Working with tantalum presents unique challenges due to its high melting point and resistance to corrosion. However, skilled watchmakers have developed techniques to overcome these obstacles, resulting in finely crafted tantalum watch cases that meet the highest standards of quality and precision.
  6. Limited Availability: Tantalum’s rarity adds to its allure in the world of luxury watches. Its limited availability contributes to the exclusivity of tantalum timepieces, making them highly coveted among collectors.

Overall, tantalum watch cases offer a blend of durability, unique aesthetics, and exclusivity that appeal to discerning watch enthusiasts. As the demand for distinctive and high-quality timepieces continues to grow, tantalum is likely to remain a sought-after material in the realm of luxury watchmaking.

Both the hour and second hands, along with the squares surrounding the hour markers, are imbued with SuperLuminova, ensuring optimal visibility in low-light conditions. These squares illuminate in harmony with the color of the height lines on the movement, enhancing the overall aesthetic coherence. Additionally, all hour markers, as well as the hour and minute hands, are meticulously crafted from high-polished steel, further accentuating the watch’s luxurious appeal.

Additional information

Dial

  • Design based on the original piece from 1953
  • BRW9 SuperLuminova
  • Black Dial
  • Applied polished indexes

Strap

  • Calf leather suede in grey or cognac
  • Custom straps are available at no extra cost
  • Polished Tantalum buckle
  • Quick-release push pins
  • Normal size 115 x 75 mm (standard)
  • Custom sizes are available

Box

  • Large luxury wooden box
  • With stainless steel hinges and closure system
  • The book: Nanga Parbat Pelgrimage, by Hermann Buhl

Extra’s

  • Unique Chronometer certificate with every single watch
  • Warranty certificate signed by Hercules director
  • 2 years of wordwide warranty

Options

Strap Colour

Brown Suede Leather, Black Suede Leather, Custom Leather Strap

Dial Colour

Black Dial, Ice Blue Dial, Ice Green Dial, Ice Pink Dial, Snow White Dial

Technical details


Movement

Design In collaboration with Manufacture horlogère Vallée de Joux
Winding Hand Wound
Size 13 1/4’’’lignes – 30 mm diameter
3.90 mm thickness
Number of jewels 26 Jewels
Frequency 28’800 / hour
Precision Ratings of -4 / +6 seconds per day
Power reserve 120 hours (5 days)
Functions 3 hands: Hour, Minute & Central second
Engraving Mountain height lines, filled with BGW9 SuperLuminova
Finishing Sunburst finishing (from the center of the movement)
Certification Officially Chronometer Certified (ISO 3159), 100 % Swiss Made
Movement

Case

Construction 3 parts (bezel, middle case, caseback) all screwed
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness 9.4 mm (including glass)
Lug to Lug 46 mm
Material Tantalum
Finishing Full polished
Lug size (strap) 20 mm
Glass Sapphire glass with Anti Reflective (AR) coating on the inside
Caseback Screwed caseback with sapphire glass including AR coating
Water resistance 100 M / 10 ATM water resistant
Crown Tantalum with HP Logo
Case

taxes & shipping

Your watch will be shipped by DHL Express and is fully insured by us during shipment.

In the EU and Switzerland, the pricing is including local duties & VAT. Outside these regions you can buy excluding VAT from us, but you will have to pay local duties and VAT when your watch arrives. For any questions, please contact us.

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