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Gravée Main represents a new milestone in Louis Erard’s Métiers d’Art series. This limited edition of 99 unique timepieces places hand engraving at center stage, with every metal element entirely engraved and finished by hand, a meticulous process that requires more than 50 hours of work. 

Introducing The New Union Glashütte Belisar Chronograph Sport

Expanding the iconic Belisar collection with an elegant black release

Union Glashütte is a distinguished German brand under the Swatch Group renowned for its high-quality mechanical timepieces that embody precision engineering and a rich heritage of craftsmanship. The brand is particularly recognized for its sporty chronographs and offers a diverse range of collections that appeal to both classic and modern tastes. Among its iconic models, the Belisar stands out as a versatile and sophisticated line. Now, Union Glashütte expands this collection with the new Belisar Chronograph Sport, featuring a sleek black aesthetic.

The watch features a 316L stainless steel case, the only grade of steel used by Union Glashütte, renowned for its anti-corrosion properties. The case measures 43mm in diameter and 14.7mm in thickness and is equipped with a black ceramic bezel featuring a tachymeter scale, along with black DLC-coated case band. The dial is topped with a curved sapphire crystal that has an anti-reflective coating. Additionally, the watch includes three pushers: two for chronograph functions located at 2 and 4 o'clock, and one at 10 o'clock for the date adjustment.

The black dial showcases a striking horizontal pattern, with indices and skeletonized hands coated in Super-LumiNova for enhanced visibility. A vibrant yellow accents adorns the chronograph hands, adding a distinctive touch. The dial also features a 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o'clock, a 12-hour counter with an integrated date window at 6 o'clock, and a small seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock.

Under the sapphire crystal caseback lies the UNG-27.S1 caliber, an automatic movement with a cam-operated chronograph. It features a silicon balance spring, enhancing resistance to magnetic fields, temperature fluctuations, and shocks. The movement provides a power reserve of at least 65 hours and operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz). 

It comes with both a black textile strap and a black leather strap, secured by a double folding clasp, and is priced at EUR 3,900, equivalent to AED 16,000.

For more information please visit Union Glashütte’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Union Glashütte Belisar Chronograph Sport
  1. Reference: D014.927.16.057.00
  2. Case: 316L stainless steel case, black ceramic bezel with a tachymeter scale, black DLC-coated case flanks, curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, chronograph pushers at 2 and 4 o'clock, date pusher at 10 o'clock 
  3. Diameter: 43mm
  4. Thickness: 14.7mm
  5. Water resistance: 100m
  6. Dial: black dial, horizontal pattern, indices and skeletonized hands coated in Super-LumiNova, yellow chronograph hands, 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o'clock, 12-hour counter with a date window at 6 o'clock, small seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock
  7. Movement: UNG-27.S1 caliber, automatic, cam-operated chronograph, silicon balance spring, 27 jewels
  8. Power reserve: 65 hours
  9. Frequency: 28,800vph (4Hz) 
  10. Functions: chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds, date
  11. Bracelet / Strap: black textile strap, black leather strap, double folding clasp
  12. Availability: permanent line 
  13. Price: EUR 3,900/AED 16,000

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