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A roaring engine beneath a slick hood
Creator of the first mechanical mobile phone, Celsius X VI II is now launching OptiC GMT Véloce. Built on the original concept of the patented butterfly winding system, Optic GMT Véloce innovates with a mysterious fibre optic microguide technology dual display.

A first glance of the date display on the edge of the “watch” flap creates an instant, all-pervasive sense of mystery. The date numbers appears on a small pixelated screen, as if emerging from nowhere. They are in fact
inscribed on a rotating cylinder nestled at the heart of the micromechanical movement, and they are conveyed thanks to an innovative Image Guiding System. Developed by Celsius X VI II in collaboration with Schott AG Lighting and Imaging, this Image Guiding System uses solely mechanical and optical components. It is made of millions of parallel-moulded optic fibres forming an almost perfectly joined cylinder and cone. Every single optic fibre transmits a pixel of light and it is the combination of all the fibres that enables the system to transmit a clear image from one side to the other. The Image Guiding System is also involved in the dual timezone display where it creates a magnifying effect on the hour numerals. The Image Guiding System is an authentic revolution for the watch industry, opening up new perspectives by giving access to information housed in the darkest corners of a mechanical movement.

Conceived by Celsius X VI II and developed by Chronode and MFM, the watch movement of this exceptional
object is based on a high-performance calibre powering the hours, minutes and pointer-type 42-hour powerreserve display functions, as well as the innovative date and dual timezone indications. It incorporates a visible regulating organ combined with an original index and the fascinating “Remontage Papillon” invented and
patented by Celsius X VI II. The latter is in fact an automatic winding system housed in the hinge of the nomadic object and which supplies 2.23 hours of energy with each opening and closing. Also featured are the
micromechanical inventions that endow this cellphone with incomparable charm and prestige: battery-ejection,
a main connector protected by a mechanical-locking flap, and cushioned screen-flap closing.

Like its forerunner, OptiC is equipped with a top-quality and particularly long-lasting French electronic communications platform. It notably incorporates a form of voice transfer technology that is regarded as fully
mature, with no risk of obsolescence for decades to come. Extremely user-friendly thanks to an interface pared
down to essentials, this intensely personal creation is crafted from noble and functional materials such as titanium, rubber, carbon fibres and composite materials charged with quartz. All materials have been chosen according to clearly defined functional criteria to ensure the highest performance. In its quest to optimise communication, Celsius X VI II selected a composite material charged with quartz to protect the antennas of the mobile. Endowed with mechanical properties similar to carbon fibres, it boats the invaluable asset of being perfectly permeable to telecom waves. For this reason it is used to produce jet aircraft noses where the antennas and radars are placed.

Distinguished by its sleek, flowing lines inspired by the world of Formula 1 motor-racing and refined finishes
characteristic of haute horlogerie models, OptiC GMT Véloce will be available as of April 2013 in a 28-piece
limited edition.


Technical specifications
Limited edition · 28-piece limited edition.
General features
· Clamshell mobile phone.
· 700 mechanical parts, including 314 in the watch movement alone.
· Structure entirely milled from a block of grade 5 titanium treated PVD.
· Inserts in quartz and carbon fibres.
· High-end watchmaking finishes: polishing, Clous de Paris hobnail pattern, shotblasting.
Mechanical movement features
· Patented mechanical hinge (Remontage Papillon), serving to harness and store the kinetic energy generated by the user. On this specific model the energy is then used to activate the mechanical system.
· 42-hour power reserve. Each opening and closing of the clamshell phone generates an additional 2.23 hours of power reserve.
· Revolutionary fibre optic display (Image Guiding System) for the big date and the GMT.
· ¾ bridge 50-jewel movement.
· Visible escapement wheel with a unique index system.
Phone features
· Mechanical battery-ejection system, Clous de Paris hobnail pattern.
· Technology developed in cooperation with a French company, renowned for the high quality and reliability of its platforms. Every platform is customized and tested to meet the highest standards.
· Platform Made in France, 2.75G GSM-GPRS-EDGE : Triband 900/1800/1900MHz.
· User interface deliberately simple, user-friendly and designed to optimize the ergonomics.
· Battery: Li-Ion 770mAh, >3.5 hours talking time, 240 hours of power reserve in standby mode.
· Multi-lingual interface, including: French, English, Chinese, Russian, Spanish and Arabic.
Ecosystem of accessories
· “LeFourreau”: hand-stitched leather accessory designed by Celsius X VI II and made by specialized craftsmen.
· “LeKit”: Mechanical Hands-Free Kit in carbon fibres and polished /satin-brushed metal. This “tie pin” accessory includes an ingenious system ensuring the wires do not tangle.



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