Ralph Lauren Sporting Chronograph Black Ceramic

The Ralph Lauren Sporting Chronograph Black Ceramic introduces the high tech material into the collection for the first time in the form of ceramic zirconia, typically used in demanding applications such as jet engine components. The nearly scratchproof case and bracelet are light weight and comfortable. This piece is available in 39mm and 45mm sizes. Behind the silky matte exterior and visible through the sapphire crystal caseback is a Jaeger-LeCoultre manufacture movement made for Ralph Lauren and bearing the caliber designation RL750. The movement consists of 261 components and beats at 28,800 vph with a power reserve of 48 hours. The center chronograph hand measures elapsed seconds, with a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and a 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock. The date is located at 6 o'clock. The Ralph Lauren Sporting Chronograph Black Ceramic is priced at $5500 in the smaller size and $6400 in the larger size. Complete specifications appear below the images, which may be enlarged with a click.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS MOVEMENT: Mechanical self-winding Manufacture movement, made by Jaeger-LeCoultre for Ralph Lauren Caliber: RL750 Frequency: 28 800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz) Power reserve: ~ 48 hours Components: 261 Décor: Vertical Côtes de Genève and Perlage (circular graining) FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, seconds subdial at 6 o’clock Chronograph function: Center chronograph hand measures elapsed seconds, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock Date at 6 o’clock CASE: Black matte ceramic Diameter: 44.80 mm; Opening: 35.00 mm; Thickness: 12.20 mm Convex sapphire crystal, external and internal colorless anti-reflective treatment Tinted smoky black sapphire crystal back secured with 6 screws Water resistance: 5 bar (~50 m) Crown: Black matte ceramic with RL initials logo DIAL: Black, matte varnished White luminescent substance Roman numerals, printed White minute track, printed White tachymeter scale, printed HANDS: Hour, minute: Sword-shaped hands; Shiny black oxidized with white luminescent substance Subdial: Sword-shaped hands; Shiny white varnished Center chronograph: Baton hand; Shiny red BRACELET: Black matte ceramic, with 3 rows, adjustable links CLASP: Stainless steel with black PVD finish 3-part fold-over clasp Cover with polished RL logo Twin security push buttons Receive all the news, features and reviews from WatchTime for free! Sign up to our free weekly newsletter and get all the news delivered to your inbox.