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The vintage De Bethune situation with its cone-shaped lugs has long been modelled and shaped to house the quintessence of mechanical watchmaking developed utilizing cutting-edge systems, in keeping with the spirit in the fantastic 18th century master-watchmakers.
The DB16 unites the classic codes of High-quality Watchmaking, executed with chronometer-worthy precision stemming in the patents and innovations on the De Bethune research and development laboratory and coupled with the skill in the artists and craftsmen doing exercises their skills inside of the Manufacture.
The modern day architecture of DB2509 calibre is developed about a 30 tourbillon in silicon and titanium, beating at a rate of 36,000 vph, considered one of the swiftest and lightest within the look at sector, comprising fifty seven components weighing a total 0. eighteen grams. This specialized feat creates a robust distinction with all the leaping seconds system composed of a twin lever with four pallets driving two gold wheels marking off time having an unmistakable air of distinction. This motion is usually outfitted having a electricity indicator, a seconds indicator, and a retrograde moon-phase indicator that facilitates environment the moon for the specific date.
Hidden about the again with the observe, this masterpiece surprises devotees of subtlety by leaving home to get a classically understated dial on which the perpetual calendar and moon-phase shows are improved through the Manufacture's attribute silver-toned guilloche sample. Enthralled because of the soft, continual conquer of your leaping seconds, connoisseurs will sense the extremely core of horological wonderment as they working experience a singular variety of greatest and uncopromising natural beauty. My very first meeting at Baselworld 2014 was with the always enthusiastic and agreeable Stefano Macaluso, who oversees product development at Girard-Perregaux. I was especially looking forward to seeing the already hyped Neo-Tourbillon that had been presented online ahead of the show. And since the Neo-Tourbillon was one of two all new tourbillons presented at BaselWorld, there was no doubt that 2014 would be named "Year of the Tourbillon" by the famed Swiss manufacturer, whereas 2013 was all about precision with the impressive and award winning Constant Escapement. "We are more complex than ever," Macaluso instantly claimed, when I asked about the two new tourbillon models being presented this year. "At the same time our tourbillon is easily recognisable with the three-bridge construction as Girard-Perregaux has used this design since the 19th century. You can even call this our second logo," Macaluso smiles. "As easily recognised as the front of a Rolls Royce. "? According to Stefano Macaluso he thought of a city in space when he designed the domed crystal of the Neo-Tourbillon. Girard-Perregaux Micromechanical architectureThe Neo-Tourbillon is more than just easily recognised as a tourbillon timepiece from Girard-Perregaux. The Neo-Tourbillon is also a timepiece inspired by architecture and with angles and structure obviously inspired by bridges as we know them from mobile infrastructure. "Pages full of sketches of bridges" When we discussed architecture and sketches, Macaluso reached from his bag, took a fine sketchbook full of ideas and notes. Several pages were full of sketches of bridges. "I travel a lot by train and often pass by many bridges and they inspired me for the design of the three tourbillon bridges of the Neo-Tourbillon," he says, also admitting that he's a cartoon fan, which many of his fantastic drawings in the sketchbook clearly revealed. When looking at the three-bridge tourbillon the screw heads are quite noticeably unaligned. I asked Macaluso if there was reason for this. "It is of course possible to align the screws on the bridges. But as everything on this replica watch is very symmetric and perfectly under control, I instead wanted to break this perfection a bit. Call it my quiet battle against perfection," Stefano smiles. The distinct three-bridge tourbillon construction of the Neo-Tourbillon. Girard-Perregaux His love for Star Wars is also represented on the Neo-Tourbillon as the domed crystal "looks like a space station", according to Macaluso. "I was thinking of a small city when I designed this watch. You know, a space city with a large dome over it. "Undoubtedly Macaluso has clearly left his fingerprint on the Neo-Tourbillon, which also features a rather large tourbillon cage. Almost as large as a pocket watch. The 45-millimetre case is of the same design as last year's mega success, the epic Constant Escapement. It does not, however, offer a bezel. Instead the Neo-Tourbillon offers more crystal to add light into the movement. Further evidence of Macaluso's background as a trained architect. Approximately 30-50 of the Neo-Tourbillon will be made per year, at a price of €135,500 including VAT.
The DB16 unites the classic codes of High-quality Watchmaking, executed with chronometer-worthy precision stemming in the patents and innovations on the De Bethune research and development laboratory and coupled with the skill in the artists and craftsmen doing exercises their skills inside of the Manufacture.
The modern day architecture of DB2509 calibre is developed about a 30 tourbillon in silicon and titanium, beating at a rate of 36,000 vph, considered one of the swiftest and lightest within the look at sector, comprising fifty seven components weighing a total 0. eighteen grams. This specialized feat creates a robust distinction with all the leaping seconds system composed of a twin lever with four pallets driving two gold wheels marking off time having an unmistakable air of distinction. This motion is usually outfitted having a electricity indicator, a seconds indicator, and a retrograde moon-phase indicator that facilitates environment the moon for the specific date.
Hidden about the again with the observe, this masterpiece surprises devotees of subtlety by leaving home to get a classically understated dial on which the perpetual calendar and moon-phase shows are improved through the Manufacture's attribute silver-toned guilloche sample. Enthralled because of the soft, continual conquer of your leaping seconds, connoisseurs will sense the extremely core of horological wonderment as they working experience a singular variety of greatest and uncopromising natural beauty. My very first meeting at Baselworld 2014 was with the always enthusiastic and agreeable Stefano Macaluso, who oversees product development at Girard-Perregaux. I was especially looking forward to seeing the already hyped Neo-Tourbillon that had been presented online ahead of the show. And since the Neo-Tourbillon was one of two all new tourbillons presented at BaselWorld, there was no doubt that 2014 would be named "Year of the Tourbillon" by the famed Swiss manufacturer, whereas 2013 was all about precision with the impressive and award winning Constant Escapement. "We are more complex than ever," Macaluso instantly claimed, when I asked about the two new tourbillon models being presented this year. "At the same time our tourbillon is easily recognisable with the three-bridge construction as Girard-Perregaux has used this design since the 19th century. You can even call this our second logo," Macaluso smiles. "As easily recognised as the front of a Rolls Royce. "? According to Stefano Macaluso he thought of a city in space when he designed the domed crystal of the Neo-Tourbillon. Girard-Perregaux Micromechanical architectureThe Neo-Tourbillon is more than just easily recognised as a tourbillon timepiece from Girard-Perregaux. The Neo-Tourbillon is also a timepiece inspired by architecture and with angles and structure obviously inspired by bridges as we know them from mobile infrastructure. "Pages full of sketches of bridges" When we discussed architecture and sketches, Macaluso reached from his bag, took a fine sketchbook full of ideas and notes. Several pages were full of sketches of bridges. "I travel a lot by train and often pass by many bridges and they inspired me for the design of the three tourbillon bridges of the Neo-Tourbillon," he says, also admitting that he's a cartoon fan, which many of his fantastic drawings in the sketchbook clearly revealed. When looking at the three-bridge tourbillon the screw heads are quite noticeably unaligned. I asked Macaluso if there was reason for this. "It is of course possible to align the screws on the bridges. But as everything on this replica watch is very symmetric and perfectly under control, I instead wanted to break this perfection a bit. Call it my quiet battle against perfection," Stefano smiles. The distinct three-bridge tourbillon construction of the Neo-Tourbillon. Girard-Perregaux His love for Star Wars is also represented on the Neo-Tourbillon as the domed crystal "looks like a space station", according to Macaluso. "I was thinking of a small city when I designed this watch. You know, a space city with a large dome over it. "Undoubtedly Macaluso has clearly left his fingerprint on the Neo-Tourbillon, which also features a rather large tourbillon cage. Almost as large as a pocket watch. The 45-millimetre case is of the same design as last year's mega success, the epic Constant Escapement. It does not, however, offer a bezel. Instead the Neo-Tourbillon offers more crystal to add light into the movement. Further evidence of Macaluso's background as a trained architect. Approximately 30-50 of the Neo-Tourbillon will be made per year, at a price of €135,500 including VAT.
