AUGUSTE REYMOND
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TECHNICAL DETAILS / INFORMATION
SCREW-DOWN CROWN
To ensure greater water-resistance, certain watches are equipped with a screw-
down crown. The screw-down crown is sealing the crown to the case of the
watch when it’s screwed in. With a screwed crown the water-resistance can
reach 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft), 20 bar (200 m / 660 ft) or even 30 bar (300
m /1000 ft), depending on the model. On these models you need first to un-
screw the crown to manipulate and after manipulation to screw it down again.
STAINLESS STEEL MATERIAL
Stainless steel does not readily corrode, rust or stain with water as ordinary steel
does. Stainless steel is used where both the properties of steel and resistance
to corrosion are required. For the manufacture of all accessible components
of its metal watches AUGUSTE REYMOND® has selected a very high quality
stainless steel grade 316L (EN 1.4404). The advantage of this steel is its high
corrosion resistance, excellent durability and is in good harmony with your skin.
For example, certain steels used in the medical field for the manufacture of
implants also belong to the 316L family.
SUPER-LUMINOVA
Many AUGUSTE REYMOND® watches are equipped with a luminous material
on hands and on dials or bezel to allow time reading in low-light conditions.
We only use Super-LumiNova pigments as luminescent material. After sufficient
activation by sunlight or artificial light they glow in the dark for many hours. This
material is a passive element, environmental friendly, non-toxic and absolutely
free of radioactivity.
TITANIUM MATERIAL
Titanium is a strong, light metal. It is stronger than common, low-carbon steels,
but 45% lighter. Titanium is not easily corroded by sea water. Since titanium
does not react within the human body, it and its alloys are used to create
artificial hips, pins for setting bones, and for other biological implants. Due to
its light specific weight (45% lighter than steel) and its hypoallergenic this high-
tech material is an excellent material for our cases and bracelets.
