Striking gold
Devialet's engineers have helped panerai luminor 1950 3 days gmt replica's watchmakers redefine each step of the audio signal chain from Ulysse's striking mechanisms to what emanates out of the watch case. It is just like the path from an hi-fi system's streamer, streamer, or LP to the loudspeakers. It was the goal to record the highest performance on a striking watch. This turned out to be 85dB @100mm.
Let me tell you why before you grab your ear protections and Google the specs. The "85dB" in "85dB", stands for "decibels," which refers to the measurement of sound volume or loudness.TAG Heuer Replica Watches The distance between the test microphone and the item being measured (usually a loudspeaker like the Hourstriker Phantom) is indicated by the number after "@". Here's where things get a little cloudy.
"85dB @100mm" is not the audio industry standard for measuring. This measurement usually takes place at 1m. This is actually 1/10th the distance between the sound source (the alarm watch) and the microphone. This is because there are no repeaters, strikers, or alarm watches that emit enough sound levels to measure at this distance. Devialet and Ulysse Nardin chose 100mm (10cm), because this is similar to the distance between a watchowner and their repeater or striker when held up to the ear.
We now have to face the facts: A mechanical device as small as a wristwatch is unlikely to be heard in a room. This is not a small instrument such as a triangle or a tuning fork. It's an enclosed device measuring 43mm in diameter.Patek Philippe Replica Watches To show you how much the Hourstriker Phantom's 85dB@100mm is different from the 85dB@1m, the former is the same level as the noise you would hear in noisy restaurants where it would be too loud for you to hear other diners. The Hourstriker Phantom will not drown out Metallica at Reading or bother your neighbours.
Devialet and Ulysse Nardin experimented with different materials for the cases and the resonating disk under the case back. To allow sound to travel, the underside of the watch has eight holes. Devialet helped Ulyse Nardin to design a complicated transmission system, which connects the membrane and hammers. He then placed the whole lot in a titanium case. The result is definitely audible and louder than any other striking watch.
The UN-610 automatic movement is the watch's main component.tag heuer replica watches It shows only hours and minutes. Devialet is linked to the dial's pattern. This is also visible on Devialet’s Phantom speaker front in the form a grille that protects the tweeter (small speaker that delivers high notes). It is not random. A "Chladni" figure is a pattern that is created by sound waves. Sound passes through a material such as sand when it is placed on a resonant metal sheet. It is just one of many wonders of science that it is perfectly geometric.
The dial is finished with a satin-brushed anthracite dial. The grille rests above the tinted glass covering the movement. Rose gold-coloured "Breguet", hands indicate time using Arabic numerals that are "all tilted outwards in single file and in clockwise direction, just as a navy compass."
Three o'clock is when you'll notice a tiny rose gold dot. It disappears and reappears depending upon whether the wearer wishes to activate or deactivate this striking mechanism using the pusher buttons "ON/OFF".panerai luminor 1950 3 days gmt replica The watch comes with a black alligator strap and pin buckle. The price is CHF 72,500 and there are only 85 copies. This is to remind you of the 85 decibels at 85dB. But only at 100mm...
Technical Specifications
Movement
UN-610 Automatic Movement, Power Reserve 42 Hours
Case
43mm polished Titanium
Strap
Black alligator strap with a pin buckle