Last March, theValbray brandannounced in Basel an agreement with the legendary brand ofLeica photographic opticsto celebrate one hundred years of a brand that has accompanied the work of legendary photographers such as Cartier Bresson or Robert Capa. HeEL1 Chrono by ValbrayIt is an exceptional black and white machine made of grade 5 titanium and with a matte finish. The initials of its name are a tribute to Enrnst Leitz, one of the founders of the Leica brand, a contraction of the words Leitz and Camera.
Valbrayhas opted for a limited and numbered edition of only 100 pieces engraved with the Leica logo on the crown and the phrase100 Years of Leica Photographyon the back. The watch has the shutter systemOculus ValbrayIt acts as a cover for the dial and can be opened and closed by rotating the bezel. This mechanism is built from 16 individual blades integrated into a 46mm rotating bezel simulating a camera shutter. When the shutter is fully open, the blades hide and reveal the chronograph. The hours, minutes and stopwatch function are read when the diaphragm closes.
Watch FeaturesEL1 Chrono by Valbray
- Grade 5 titanium case.
- Sandblasted case finish or black DLC coating.
- Diameter 46mm.
- Patented 16-blade shutter system integrated into a rotating ring with the bezel.
- Automatic chronograph mechanical movement, frequency 28,800 vph (4 Hz), 25 jewels, 44 hours power reserve.
- Water resistance up to 5 ATM or 50 meters.
- Multi-layered dial with a honeycomb grid.
- Front and back sapphire crystal.
- Two straps.
Limited edition of 100 numbered copies (50 for the titanium reference and 50 for the DLC version).
The clockValbray EL1 ChronographIt will be available from June 2014 in Leica stores and Valbray boutiques for €17,999.
