Meccaniche Veloci and Spada
January 13, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
A unique item that combines motor engineering and personality.
Quattro Valvole began with a piston.
Blank plates case of special light alloys made with the same hardening processes used for top-performance engines.
Aluminium worked on a lathe to create four recesses and give the object unparalleled strength and resistance.
Surface treated with Silicon Oxide. A technology studied by scientific laboratories to protect aluminium watches;
a film coating that does not alter the aesthetic appearance but defends the watch against chemical attack from perspiration and corrosion.
Two blocks of aluminium guarantee waterproofing up to 5 atmospheres thanks to a special cloverleaf gasket and four polished titanium
Allen screws tightened with a torque wrench.
4 valves for 4 high-precision dials with swiss mechanical and automatic movements.
Sapphire glass with anti-reflection treatment. Crowns in hand-polished titanium.
Leather strap attached to the case with 4 titanium screws.
Titanium buckle extracted from one piece.
The case has a Vickers hardness of 350.
For 103 series, the black colouring is provided by a ceramic hard-facing with Vickers hardness of over 500 (according to MIL 8625type 3 specifications)
Diameter 48 mm.
