Louis Moinet's New Memoris And Tourbillons Photographed
Jun 13, 2015 11:42:05 GMT -6
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Post by timelessluxwatches on Jun 13, 2015 11:42:05 GMT -6
Louis Moinet JCK 2015
JCK has just come to a close and we're here to bring you photos and information about their amazing new watches.
Let's kick it off with the Louis Moinet Tourbillon With Sapphire Bridges. This watch is awe inspiring.
Available in titanium or gold, the reason behind the name is obvious--the watch is heavily skeletonized, going so far as using sapphire to make some of the bridges.
Consequently, a great deal of the watch is transparent. The movement hides nothing from either side.
The case engraving is a really nice touch. It is all done by hand by a single engraver.
It goes without saying, of course, that it features a beautiful tourbillon front and center. This is just a prototype, but the final version may come with engraving on the inside of the case as well.
Next up is the Russian Eagle. It features, most obviously, a hand engraved Russian Eagle insignia, the symbol of Russia prior to the 1917 Russian Revolution (restored 1993). The eagle holds a scepter, symbolic of the Tsar's power, and a ball, which symbolizes the Russian Orthodox Church. In the center is the shield of St. George.
Of course, if you, like myself, are not Russian, that tourbillon will still probably appeal a great deal to you.
The movement is arguably even prettier than the dial.
The watch definitely makes a statement--a good choice for someone who wants some serious wrist presence.
While Moinet didn't have the new Gaz Derrick to show us, it did have an update on the original Derrick Tourbillon which I think is their best yet.
The big difference in this version is the dial material. I don't know exactly what it is, but it comes off smooth and polished, almost like a ceramic or enamel. I absolutely love this material.
It has a very light cream or beige to it. It reminds me of sand.
Look at that crazy case and lugs. You can apparently completely remove the crown and winding stem without opening the case.
Again, the movement is just amazing, but as pretty as it is, you're going to want to see the working oil derrick on the other side. The perfect Christmas gift for the oil baron in the family.
Next we get to an update to my personal favorite Louis Moinet, the Tempograph Retrograde 20 Seconds, named for its extremely unique (perhaps exclusive) center retrograde seconds hand, which resets every 20 seconds.
The principle difference between this and the original is, of course, the blue accents throughout.
The blue theme continues on the very vibrant engraved rotor.
The biggest release from Louis Moinet is this Memoris, the watch invented to honor the brand's namesake and inventor of the chronograph, Mr. Moinet himself.
Moinet tells me that the guiding design idea on this piece is that it's a chronograph with a watch attached. They started with the chronograph and made it the centerpiece, both visually and horologically. Because of this, the Memoris isn't an open heart in a conventional sense--you can't see the balance wheel--but you can see the entirety of the chronograph while it runs.
Everything pertaining to time keeping is relegated to the back of the watch, an oddity for a skeletonized watch.
It's a monopusher chronograph which makes the case that much more interesting to look at and the chronograph a little easier to operate.
The Memoris is definitely the centerpiece of Moinet's show this year and well worth the media attention it's got so far--definitely my favorite new Louis Moinet.
