VALBRAY OCULUS V.01 CHRONO – ARGENTIQUE
Tribute to the world of photography
Tribute to the world of photography
The ‘’Argentique’’ photography is the technique to fix pictures on paper using the light emitted by an object or a scenery. The term “Argentique” actually refers to silver emulsions used by photographic films, as opposed to digital photography.
Release for the trade show – Belles montres 2012, the Oculus V.01 Argentique is a tribute to the world of photography, from which derives its opening system with circular aperture. This mechanism already known through the previous references of the collection, is integrated in the rotating bezel, allowing to transform the watch simply by turning the bezel at 90°, from a chronograph to a two hands watch, from sportive to elegant, from contrasted to sober…
An incredible timepiece, with a dual personality, that allows an evasion in the artistic and nostalgic world of a black and white shot. Like a focus on a passion, this timepiece leads to a unique introspective experience, a timeless journey, a sophisticated mechanical pleasure
Realised on a titanium grade 5 case with a black DLC coating, finely sanded and with polished chamfers, the Oculus V.01 Argentique presents in opposition steel buttons. This beautiful black and white contrast is also offered by the dial, where the fine honeycomb grid flies over a bright polished steel base.
Release for the trade show – Belles montres 2012, the Oculus V.01 Argentique is a tribute to the world of photography, from which derives its opening system with circular aperture. This mechanism already known through the previous references of the collection, is integrated in the rotating bezel, allowing to transform the watch simply by turning the bezel at 90°, from a chronograph to a two hands watch, from sportive to elegant, from contrasted to sober…
An incredible timepiece, with a dual personality, that allows an evasion in the artistic and nostalgic world of a black and white shot. Like a focus on a passion, this timepiece leads to a unique introspective experience, a timeless journey, a sophisticated mechanical pleasure
Realised on a titanium grade 5 case with a black DLC coating, finely sanded and with polished chamfers, the Oculus V.01 Argentique presents in opposition steel buttons. This beautiful black and white contrast is also offered by the dial, where the fine honeycomb grid flies over a bright polished steel base.
The bezel is decorated with white engravings that remember the ones on the lenses of cameras. Following the same spirit, the side of the bezel as well as the buttons have been done with a « clous de Paris » finishing, which intensify the recall of the mythic 35mm camera, like the Leika M6 or M7 and even the Contax. Finally, the red of the Chrono hands and the ‘’V’.’ on the bezel remembers the unique color code of these cameras.
The Oculus V.01 Argentique is equipped with a meticulously finished Valjoux movement, visible through the back sapphire and a black alligator strap with white seams.
Exclusive edition limited to 36 “poses of film”.
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