Post by CHIP on Jan 29, 2013 10:34:11 GMT -6
I think is it safe to say that the folks at Ventura have build the digital watch nobody has asked for!
While not for me, the concept is interesting. The fully in house, mechanical movement converts the energy of the main spring into electricity that powers an in house quarts movement that has flash memory and an operating system.
Pretty neat, but not something I would spend over USD 5000 on. I am also not a fan of the design. Seems... juvenile.
Photo credit : Jorge Merino/TZ
High functionality
The SPARC Sigma MGS incorporates the EasySkroll® operating system, which allows the viewing and setting of all functions intuitively by means of a single scrolling barrel, very much like with a computer mouse; while a manual is supplied, it is largely dispensable. The powerful microprocessor is flash-programmable and permits individual updating of the current version v1.07. An intricate energy-management along with a motion detector automatically switches off the LC display whenever the watch is not in use, thus saving energy.
Ventura develops its own software and builds all its movements and modules in house; only selected, high-quality components are used and the assembly is carried out by specially trained craftsmen, each being responsible for an entire timepiece. For this reason, this independent Swiss watch brand rightfully and confidently call itself a "Manufacture Electronique".
SPARC Sigma MGS - Specifications
Automatic Digital Wristwatch,, Case and Bracelet: hardened Durinox®, two Sapphire crystals, water resistant 3 bar (30 m / 100 ft);
Mikro-Generator-System MGS® v11, MGS Power Management, manual and automatic power off, automatic sleep mode (LC display off, functions on), motion-sensor to monitor watch movements, automatic Backlight control to prevent over-use, Power Reserve: Automatic system shut-down after 50 hours of no motion, accumulator capacity ~45 days;
EasySkroll® 2.0 OS v 1.07;
VEN_10 digital module, LED backlight;
Time1+ Date1;
Time2 + Date2;
Alarm (automatically setting to T1 or T2);
Chronograph;
Countdown;
100 Years Perpetual Calendar with Day (5 languages), Date, Month, Year, 12/24H format, 3 Date-formats;
Dimensions: height (6 ~ 12h) 56.30 mm x width (9 ~ 3h) 38.00 mm x thickness 8.90 mm / 12.20 mm
Weight: ca. 130 gr. (caoutchouc strap), 200 gr. (Durinox bracelet)
Market introduction:
"Limited Launch Edition" pre-series 50 individually numbered pieces: February 2013
Regular Production: April 2013 (Baselworld)
Prices from CHF. 3'960 / € 3'750 / US$ 5'150
While not for me, the concept is interesting. The fully in house, mechanical movement converts the energy of the main spring into electricity that powers an in house quarts movement that has flash memory and an operating system.
Pretty neat, but not something I would spend over USD 5000 on. I am also not a fan of the design. Seems... juvenile.
Photo credit : Jorge Merino/TZ
High functionality
The SPARC Sigma MGS incorporates the EasySkroll® operating system, which allows the viewing and setting of all functions intuitively by means of a single scrolling barrel, very much like with a computer mouse; while a manual is supplied, it is largely dispensable. The powerful microprocessor is flash-programmable and permits individual updating of the current version v1.07. An intricate energy-management along with a motion detector automatically switches off the LC display whenever the watch is not in use, thus saving energy.
Ventura develops its own software and builds all its movements and modules in house; only selected, high-quality components are used and the assembly is carried out by specially trained craftsmen, each being responsible for an entire timepiece. For this reason, this independent Swiss watch brand rightfully and confidently call itself a "Manufacture Electronique".
SPARC Sigma MGS - Specifications
Automatic Digital Wristwatch,, Case and Bracelet: hardened Durinox®, two Sapphire crystals, water resistant 3 bar (30 m / 100 ft);
Mikro-Generator-System MGS® v11, MGS Power Management, manual and automatic power off, automatic sleep mode (LC display off, functions on), motion-sensor to monitor watch movements, automatic Backlight control to prevent over-use, Power Reserve: Automatic system shut-down after 50 hours of no motion, accumulator capacity ~45 days;
EasySkroll® 2.0 OS v 1.07;
VEN_10 digital module, LED backlight;
Time1+ Date1;
Time2 + Date2;
Alarm (automatically setting to T1 or T2);
Chronograph;
Countdown;
100 Years Perpetual Calendar with Day (5 languages), Date, Month, Year, 12/24H format, 3 Date-formats;
Dimensions: height (6 ~ 12h) 56.30 mm x width (9 ~ 3h) 38.00 mm x thickness 8.90 mm / 12.20 mm
Weight: ca. 130 gr. (caoutchouc strap), 200 gr. (Durinox bracelet)
Market introduction:
"Limited Launch Edition" pre-series 50 individually numbered pieces: February 2013
Regular Production: April 2013 (Baselworld)
Prices from CHF. 3'960 / € 3'750 / US$ 5'150
