Fonte: Press Release da marca
A HERITAGE CHRONOGRAPH THAT RELIVES THE 60S
Andreas Leibundgut, Head of Marketing
“The new Continental celebrates the spirit of the 60s, a golden age of progress and design. Inspired by DELMA’s timepieces of the period, we set out to create a new Bicompax model that would complement the original with modern finishes and features that demonstrate our development and commitment to quality.”
DELMA’s new Continental, a compilation of style and spirit of the 1960s
The new Continental is inspired by DELMA’s Bicompax chronographs launched in the 1960s, from which it has retained its vintage spirit and aesthetics. With this reissue, the independent Swiss brand celebrates a time when technical progress was to ensure peace and prosperity for new generations. Characterized by optimism, the 1960s saw numerous technological innovations and bold designs that have become iconic. It was the rise of the automobile, a symbol of emancipation and a marker of style, that most contributed to shaping the myth of an uninhibited era where everything was possible.
The Continental has inherited this pioneering spirit. Its case, defined by the clear lines and edges, combined with the interplay of brushed and polished surfaces, lends the Continental a sporty yet elegant look, typical of the 60’s. The unique 7 link bracelet is appointed with a brushed top surface and polished flanks. Completed with a butterfly clasp with pushers, it creates a luxurious appearance which is also light weight and comfortable to wear.
The elegant sunray-brushed dial is harmoniously in balance with its two guilloche counters, the 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, small seconds counter at 9 o’clock and its date window at 6 o’clock. The applied indexes with luminous markers, the Tachymeter and red central seconds hand complete the nostalgic look while the classic crown and chronograph pushers enhance precision and style. The Continental is available in the classic panda and reversed panda options as well as in vibrant blue, green and brown with silver counters.
The Continental is powered by a customized automatic Bicompax Sellita SW510 movement or a quartz Ronda Z50 movement.
DELMA Continental
Automatic version in stainless steel (CHF 2600 / EUR 2800) or two-tone yellow gold PVD (CHF 2700 / EUR 2900)
Quartz version in stainless steel (CHF 750 / EUR 850) or two-tone yellow gold PVD
(CHF 850 / EUR 950)
Technical features
Case and dial
42mm stainless steel or two-tone yellow gold PVD case with polished and brushed surfaces. Domed sapphire crystal. Sunray-brushed dial with two guilloche-pattern counters (small seconds at 9 o’clock, 30 minutes at 3 o’clock), tachymeter, central hour, minute and red seconds hands. Indexes, hour and minute hands with SuperLuminova. Date window at 6 o’clock. Available with blue, brown, green, silver or black dial.
Movement
Automatic version with Sellita SW510 Bicompax chronograph movement with date. The transparent background of the automatic version reveals the decorated movement and the personalized rotor.
Quartz version with Ronda Z50 chronograph movement.
Water resistance
Water resistant to 100m / 330ft.
Bracelet
Luxurious seven link bracelet in stainless steel or two-tone yellow gold PVD)
Box
Automatic version with natural wooden box, quartz version with custom blue DELMA case.
About DELMA
Foundation
Founded in Lengnau (Bienne) in 1924, DELMA is an independent and family operated Swiss watch brand specializing in the design and manufacture of sports watches.
First Chronograph
DELMA began to focus on high performance sports watches early on and in 1946 introduced their first chronograph. The 18-karat yellow gold “Midland” equipped with a mechanical hand-winding movement and stylized Arabic numerals signified the beginning of DELMA’s concentration on sports watches.
A true racing machine
Building on its success in sports watches, DELMA launched a model truly made for motor racing in 1954. The Tachymeter indication on the dial, luminous hands and genuine leather strap made it sporty and modern beyond its years.
A dedication to precision
The sixties saw a rise in popularity of chronograph timepieces and DELMA responded with a range of successful Bicompax and three counter models.
A lively new classic
The new Continental, a vintage classic with a sporty demeanor continues DELMA’s story of creating stylish, well-constructed sports watches.
