WATCHES & TIMEPIECES
AVANTIST LAUNCHES
THE ARM EDITION SAPPHIRE
TOURBILLON WATCH
INSPIRED BY BRAND AMBASSADOR
KIRADECH APHIBARNRAT
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ref: ARM1-XX/09
Movement: Exclusive Avantist Skeleton Manual
Winding Calibre; Tourbillon; Dimensions: 32.60mm;
Height: 6.20mm; Components: 167; Power Reserve:
72-Hours; Frequency: 21’600 vib/h (3 Hz); Jewels:
19; Finishing: Hand Angled, Sand-Blasted, Sapphire
Plate. Tourbillon Finished in Arm Signature Green
Functions: Hours and Minutes.
Case: Diameter: 42mm; Materials: Sapphire, 18k
Thai professional golfer Kiradech Aphibarnrat has inspired Avantist to Gold, Grade 5 Titanium; Gems: 44 Green Baguette-
create a limited edition collection to celebrate his inspirational career. Cut Tourmalines; Total Carat Weight 1.4ct; Case Back:
Kiradech, who is an avid collector of fine watches, is the first Thai golfer Sapphire Glass; Crystal: Sapphire with Anti-reflective
to play in the PGA Tour and is currently ranked 42nd in the world. Treatment; Case Body: Transparent Sapphire Crystal.
The Arm Edition is both a technical marvel that features a Tourbillon
escapement and a masterpiece in craftsmanship. The watches feature
Strap: 1x Ballistic Nylon in Arm Signature Green, 1
x Genuine Epsom Calf Leather in Arm Signature Green
a skeletonized tourbillon movement, set on a transparent sapphire Warranty: 2 Years
crystal plate that gives the illusion of floating mid-air inside the watch. Limited Edition: 9 Pieces Worldwide
This movement is further housed in a case-body that itself is made from
a single block of solid transparent sapphire crystal, allowing the wearer Availability: 2019
to see the movement from all angles. Price: POA
Combined with components in 18k gold and titanium, each individual
watch is hand-assembled in Switzerland and takes up to 6 months to
complete.
Avantist founder, Keeran Janin, said: “The collaboration between
Avantist and Kiradech represents our mission to celebrate the
achievements of the leading pioneers of our generation. The name
Avantist is short for ‘Avantgardist,’ meaning pioneer. Kiradech is a
pioneer in Thai golf and an inspiration to fans around the world - he
inspires people to pursue their dreams and leads by example”
www.avantist.ch
Issue 41 2019
The Art of Luxury
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