Official Press release from Maison Ralf Tech |
The "Royale" is a more familiar name for the French Marine Nationale. The French Navy has its origins and traditions in the French pre-revolutionary period: it is the direct descendant of the Marine Royale. The period between King Louis XIV and King Louis XVI is considered as the golden age for the Marine Royaleand also many other glorious institutions such as the "Grand Corps" (corps of naval officers), the arsenals of Lorient and those of Rochefort were created during that time. The establishment of the Ministry for the General Staff of the French Navy in 2 rue Royale in Paris, has probably also helped to make the moniker popular. The French Navy has always cultivated a keen sense of technical innovation with great respect for its traditions. Keeping that in mind, RALF TECH equips today the majority of the Special Forces in the French Navy and, if wanting to quickly find one of our timepieces, one has only to look at the wrist of military sailors, whether in Brest, Toulon, Lorient or Saint-Mandrier. |
This new version of the 1977 series, still produced in Limited Edition of only 77 pieces, is recognizable by its lacquered navy blue dial dressed with gold indexes «2N18»,an alloy composed of yellow gold, silver and copper, the design recalling the blue fabric and the stripes and buttons of ceremonial uniforms of French military sailors.
The 1977 WRV « V » Automatique « Royale » maintains the crown at 4 o'clock. This feature allows to protect the crown from shocks without overloading the case with a protective guard; it also greatly enhances comfort as the crown does not burrow in the wrist when moving.
This watch also retains a sapphire crystal with a thickness of 3.5mm, a feature usually reserved for timepieces designed to descend to great depths, ensuring the reliability of this model.
Completed by a black Barénia calfskin strap, hand-stitched in the French Jura, the elegance of the WRV « V » Automatique « Royale » is indisputable and goes perfectly with the uniforms of the officers of the Royale.
Comfortable in the corridors of rue Royale as anywhere else, this new 1977 WRV Automatique 1977 is synonymous with tradition and elegance.
The 1977 WRV « V » Automatique « Royale » maintains the crown at 4 o'clock. This feature allows to protect the crown from shocks without overloading the case with a protective guard; it also greatly enhances comfort as the crown does not burrow in the wrist when moving.
This watch also retains a sapphire crystal with a thickness of 3.5mm, a feature usually reserved for timepieces designed to descend to great depths, ensuring the reliability of this model.
Completed by a black Barénia calfskin strap, hand-stitched in the French Jura, the elegance of the WRV « V » Automatique « Royale » is indisputable and goes perfectly with the uniforms of the officers of the Royale.
Comfortable in the corridors of rue Royale as anywhere else, this new 1977 WRV Automatique 1977 is synonymous with tradition and elegance.
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