ERA Timepieces, a watch brand based in New York, USA, has begun pre-orders for its tourbillon wristwatch "Prometheus" on Makuake from 2:00 PM on July 30, 2020.
■Project Page (Makuake)
https://www.makuake.com/project/era_timepieces/
■What is a tourbillon?
The tourbillon, which means "swirl" in French, was invented in the 19th century and is one of the world's three most complicated mechanisms, posing the greatest challenge in watchmaking technology. Tourbillon components are created by skilled mechanics, who control precision down to thousandths of a millimeter, and over 100 delicate, precision parts are carefully assembled by skilled watchmakers, one by one, by hand. It is precisely because of their complex and intricate mechanisms, painstakingly crafted by artisans with advanced technical skills, that tourbillons have become the object of admiration and a symbol of romance for watch enthusiasts around the world.
■About Prometheus
Prometheus is a tourbillon wristwatch developed by ERA Timepieces. Through technological innovation and groundbreaking methods, tourbillons, which typically cost hundreds of thousands of yen or more, have been made available at an affordable price. Despite its affordable price, this timepiece has been praised for its refinement and high quality, winning second place in the 2019 "Best of Tourbillons 20" awards. It is favored by many of the world's top star athletes and has received high praise from overseas media and other quarters.
■High quality on par with the finest tourbillons
Prometheus pursues meticulous attention to detail to create a supreme work of art. Experience the sophisticated craftsmanship unique to tourbillons, from the beautifully intricately hollow-engraved dial to an accuracy of less than &plusmt;10 seconds per day, on par with high-performance models from luxury brands.
The back of the Prometheus is beautifully skeletonized, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the tourbillon mechanism from the back as well. Every Prometheus is managed with a unique identification number, proving that it is one of a kind in the world.
■Technological innovation has made tourbillons more affordable
In developing Prometheus, much of the work that had previously been done by skilled craftsmen, such as the production of precision parts, was automated, reducing the amount of time required for manual labor as much as possible and succeeding in reducing production time and cutting costs through mass production. This has made it possible to reduce the price of tourbillon watches, which until now have been seen as expensive and out of reach.
■Product Specifications
Product Name: ERA Prometheus
Case (Thickness/Inner Diameter): Manual Winding 12.72×44mm / Automatic Winding 14.72×44mm
Weight: Manual Winding 100g / Automatic Winding 125g
Power Reserve: 32 Hours
Daily Accuracy: Adjusted to Less than ±10 Seconds at the Factory
Vibration Frequency: 28,800 vph
Case Material: Manual Winding SUS316L Stainless Steel or Platinum / Automatic Winding SUS316L Stainless Steel, Platinum or DLC
Water Resistance: 5 ATM/50m
。 English: Movement: Manual winding HZ3360A / Automatic winding ERA004
Crystal: Anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal
Strap: Italian leather (processed in China)
Accessories: Exclusive wooden box, warranty card, instruction manual
Place of production: Designed in New York / Made in China
■Project page (Makuake)
https://www.makuake.com/project/era_timepieces/
■About ERA Timepieces
ERA Timepieces is a watch brand based in New York, USA. Like Prometheus in Greek mythology, ERA Timepieces aims to remove the complexities lurking in the luxury watch industry and make high-quality luxury watches accessible to everyone. CEO Michael Galarza runs a luxury goods sourcing and distribution business specializing in helping luxury boutiques around the world find high-quality suppliers, and founded the company in partnership with master-class watchmakers he had met over the years in the business.
■Official website
https://eratimepieces.jp/
TASCHH LIMITED is the Asian distributor of ERA Timepieces.
Click here for company press release details
■Project Page (Makuake)
https://www.makuake.com/project/era_timepieces/
■What is a tourbillon?
The tourbillon, which means "swirl" in French, was invented in the 19th century and is one of the world's three most complicated mechanisms, posing the greatest challenge in watchmaking technology. Tourbillon components are created by skilled mechanics, who control precision down to thousandths of a millimeter, and over 100 delicate, precision parts are carefully assembled by skilled watchmakers, one by one, by hand. It is precisely because of their complex and intricate mechanisms, painstakingly crafted by artisans with advanced technical skills, that tourbillons have become the object of admiration and a symbol of romance for watch enthusiasts around the world.
■About Prometheus
Prometheus is a tourbillon wristwatch developed by ERA Timepieces. Through technological innovation and groundbreaking methods, tourbillons, which typically cost hundreds of thousands of yen or more, have been made available at an affordable price. Despite its affordable price, this timepiece has been praised for its refinement and high quality, winning second place in the 2019 "Best of Tourbillons 20" awards. It is favored by many of the world's top star athletes and has received high praise from overseas media and other quarters.
■High quality on par with the finest tourbillons
Prometheus pursues meticulous attention to detail to create a supreme work of art. Experience the sophisticated craftsmanship unique to tourbillons, from the beautifully intricately hollow-engraved dial to an accuracy of less than &plusmt;10 seconds per day, on par with high-performance models from luxury brands.
The back of the Prometheus is beautifully skeletonized, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the tourbillon mechanism from the back as well. Every Prometheus is managed with a unique identification number, proving that it is one of a kind in the world.
■Technological innovation has made tourbillons more affordable
In developing Prometheus, much of the work that had previously been done by skilled craftsmen, such as the production of precision parts, was automated, reducing the amount of time required for manual labor as much as possible and succeeding in reducing production time and cutting costs through mass production. This has made it possible to reduce the price of tourbillon watches, which until now have been seen as expensive and out of reach.
■Product Specifications
Product Name: ERA Prometheus
Case (Thickness/Inner Diameter): Manual Winding 12.72×44mm / Automatic Winding 14.72×44mm
Weight: Manual Winding 100g / Automatic Winding 125g
Power Reserve: 32 Hours
Daily Accuracy: Adjusted to Less than ±10 Seconds at the Factory
Vibration Frequency: 28,800 vph
Case Material: Manual Winding SUS316L Stainless Steel or Platinum / Automatic Winding SUS316L Stainless Steel, Platinum or DLC
Water Resistance: 5 ATM/50m
。 English: Movement: Manual winding HZ3360A / Automatic winding ERA004
Crystal: Anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal
Strap: Italian leather (processed in China)
Accessories: Exclusive wooden box, warranty card, instruction manual
Place of production: Designed in New York / Made in China
■Project page (Makuake)
https://www.makuake.com/project/era_timepieces/
■About ERA Timepieces
ERA Timepieces is a watch brand based in New York, USA. Like Prometheus in Greek mythology, ERA Timepieces aims to remove the complexities lurking in the luxury watch industry and make high-quality luxury watches accessible to everyone. CEO Michael Galarza runs a luxury goods sourcing and distribution business specializing in helping luxury boutiques around the world find high-quality suppliers, and founded the company in partnership with master-class watchmakers he had met over the years in the business.
■Official website
https://eratimepieces.jp/
TASCHH LIMITED is the Asian distributor of ERA Timepieces.
Click here for company press release details
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