The Art of Luxury Issue 41 2019 | Page 35

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 35