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REC Uhren Turbo PurpleNeon

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Description

Der TURBO PurpleNeon ist eine in der Schweiz hergestellte Uhr, die vom lebendigen Geist der Autos der „Turbo-Ära“ der 1980er Jahre inspiriert ist.

Das Turbo-Jahrzehnt
Der TURBO-Wahn war eine Phase in den 80er Jahren, in der alltägliche Straßenautos mit den magischen Kräften von Rennwagen ausgestattet wurden. Von schnörkellosen Familienautos bis hin zu weltbesten Supersportwagen war „Turbo Everything“ ein in der Branche geprägter Begriff.

Die Ölkrisen der 1970er Jahre veranlassten die Automobilhersteller, Entwicklungsgelder in die Präzisionsbearbeitung und überdimensionierte, drucktolerantere Motoren zu investieren, um den Einsatz von Turboladern möglich zu machen.

Ein auffälliges, quer über die Außenseite des Autos geprägtes TURBO-Emblem verkaufte sich von selbst – tatsächlich verkauften viele Autohersteller das berüchtigte Emblem, aber nicht unbedingt die damit verbundene Turboaufladung.

Die ersten echten Erfolge auf dem Markt waren der Mercedes-Benz 300SD und der Saab 900 Turbo in den späten 1970er Jahren. Nachdem sich das Konzept für Pkws endlich in der Praxis bewährt hatte, begannen Autohersteller und Käufer im darauffolgenden Jahrzehnt, sich für Turbofahrzeuge mit kleinerem Hubraum und geringerem Kraftstoffverbrauch zu entscheiden.

SPECS

- Swiss-made SELLITA cal. SW200-1
- Time & Date (Hours, Minutes, Seconds & Date)
- Sweeping seconds
- Self-winding mechanism
- Date quick setting
- Automatic & manual winding
- 20 Jewels
- 41 Hours power reserve
- VPH 28,800 bph, 4Hz
- Accuracy ±5 sec per day
- Top Glass: Sapphire crystal w. 3 layers of anti-reflection coating + sapphire coating
- Caseback Glass: Mineral glass w. smoky effect
- Case, bezel, crown & caseback: 316L Stainless steel.

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Inspiration

A boxy design for an ‘out-of-the-box’ car

Prior to the 1980’s, automakers mainly developed new car designs using clay, wood, or other physical materials, but during the 80’s they started to use computer models. Using computers allowed aerodynamic calculations which supported needed fuel efficiency, it also gave automakers the means to produce softer curves – that was developed further in the following decades. 

The 80’s represented a change in style that had not been seen before in automotive engineering. Not only did cars get new exterior designs with sporty details such as hood scoops and rear window plastic louvres – both in factory-standard models and custom modifications.

The cabins became more technology-focused with cool comfort features, like digital instruments, trip computers, climate control, air conditioning and basic seat functions. Cheaper materials as textile replaced leather and plastic was the new to go material replacing not only wood trim but used as constructional components inside the interior.

Result

The core of TURBO

From choices in materials, styling and shape, the TURBO Collection is designed to mimic this retro-cool era of car design.

A sentiment for those who want to reminisce, the turbo-inspired design cues imbuing throughout the watch range harken back to the shape, materials, and styling of these highly characteristic cars. Enclosed within a 40mm case that showcases the same rigidity and boxy silhouette of the turbocharged cars, the timepieces are scattered with evocative design references left for the wearer to cherish.

The dial draws inspiration from the rear window louvres, made from recycled plastic and engraved with the iconic ‘Turbo badging’ at 4 o’clock. Below the upper dial, sits a full Super-LumiNova lower dial, allowing a radiant presentation of neon glow through both the indices and louvre-slats.

This is neatly complemented by the vibrant (HNBR) rubber straps to match the decade of illuminated colour, complete with 1980’s decal styling and quick-release system.