La Belle Bleue Collector’s Watch – Artus Competition Edition
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Details
Unveiled and presented at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the Artus Compétition & François Bruere stand as a world premiere. This watch pays tribute to two iconic cars:
The Aston Martin DBR1, which won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959 with Carroll Shelby at the wheel. Later becoming a manufacturer and preparer, Carroll Shelby created the Shelby Cobra, embodying the American myth of power with its 4.2L Ford V8 engine.
CASE
Stainless steel shaped case, designed in two parts connected by 4 screws inserted into visible sleeves.
Height: 43 mm – Width: 38 mm – Thickness: 13 mm, water resistance: 3 atm.
CRYSTAL
The SAPPHIRE crystal is made from synthetic aluminum oxide, renowned for its exceptional hardness, making it highly scratch-resistant.
Domed on top and flat mineral on the bottom for viewing the oscillating weight. Distinctive lugs at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock.
MOVEMENT
Skeleton mechanical-automatic 11½ ligne, 21 jewels, frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour.
POWER RESERVE
40 hours.
DIAL
Customized graphic design.
HANDS
Hour, minute, and small second with counterweight.
CROWN
Time-setting cap made using additive manufacturing, featuring the emblem of the Volle de Besançon.
STRAP
High-quality leather: Barenia calfskin, with an insert made using additive manufacturing, lug width: 24 mm. Hand-stitched saddle stitching by Comptoir des Selliers with a stainless steel buckle.