LOUIS MOINET – JURASSIC Chronometer Limited Edition NEW
Jurassic
Watch:
150
million years on your wrist
Louis Moinet continues to explore the world of
extraordinary dials. For the first time ever the Mecanograph, winner of an International
Chronometry Competition prize for its outstanding precision, now boasts a dial
made from 150-million-year-old fossilized dinosaur bone.
As every fan of
Ateliers Louis Moinet knows, the firm loves all things beautiful, unusual and exceptional.
On its Mecanograph City watches, it was the first to include fragments of lunar
meteorites and other rocks from the far-flung corners of the universe.
Meanwhile, the
Treasures of the World collection has opened up another creative path: that of
dials made from rare, fossilized stones of mineral or plant origin, including petrified
exotic wood.
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Today, the two approaches have now been combined: the Jurassic Watch, derived from the Mecanograph family, is the first to feature a dial made from Jurassic-era dinosaur bone – between 145 and 200 million years old.
Mineral emotion
The mechanical heart
of the Jurassic Watch is the certified Mecanograph chronometer. This
proprietary movement has been exclusively developed by Ateliers Louis Moinet.
It boasts not only
extraordinary precision, but also a dial made from a genuine fossilized
150-million-year-old dinosaur bone. In another first, the caliber features a
date window located at 3 o’clock. It also uses the exclusive Energie Plus (*)
process, unveiled by Louis Moinet at Baselworld.
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“This type of masterpiece is highly charged with emotion,” explains
Jean-Marie Schaller, CEO of Ateliers Louis Moinet. “For one thing, together with our craftsman Mr Daniel Haas, we’re
working on an extremely rare material – fossilized dinosaur! In addition, just
like the meteorites we already work with, this legacy from millions of years
ago has come down to us today in excellent condition. Even though it’s 150
million years old, this fossilized dinosaur looks quite contemporary. Its
texture recalls that of an abstract canvas; it’s a real honour to be able to
work with a material like this.”
Specific craftsmanship
is vital for the production of each dial. It begins with the choice of the
right stone; this needs to be sufficiently dense to be worked on, taking into
account its final size and texture. The ensuing handiwork takes over a week –
and results in a dial thickness of just 0.65 mm.
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A self-evident choice
The stylistic approach of the Jurassic Watch is absolutely clear: the
beauty of the fossil takes pride of place. “There’s more to it than just
aesthetics, though,” cautions Jean-Marie Schaller. “Immediately on
release, the Mecanograph won a prize in the International Chronometry
Competition, enshrining our desire to achieve ultimate precision: a core
value for our Ateliers, whose founder, Mr Louis Moinet, not only
invented the chronograph, but was also the pioneer of chronometry,
measuring sixtieths of a second in 1816. Another advantage is that this
Mecanograph features a broad dial surface; we’ve been able to make the
most of that to show off the fossil to maximum effect. That’s how the
Jurassic Watch came into being – a combination of chronometric
excellence and beautiful craftsmanship.”
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A relative of the Diplodocus
Described as being exceptional by
experts, the colour and vein of these precious witnesses to the past have
benefitted from excellent craftsmanship, in which the cutting and treatment protect
the material itself. The dinosaur bone in question, discovered in North
America, has been authenticated by renowned geologist Dr Andreas Stucki in
association with the Aathal Dinosaur Museum in Switzerland.
The dinosaur bone is from the family of large herbivores, which also
includes the Diplodocus. The Diplodocus is one of the most easily
recognizable dinosaurs thanks to its highly distinctive shape, featuring
both a long neck and a long tail. It was one of the longest dinosaurs,
measuring up to 50 metres – and had an estimated weight of 50 tonnes!Chronometer certified movement, 43.5 mm case made from rose gold. Date at 3 o’clock, seconds hand at 9 o’clock on the dial with a concentric Clou de Paris pattern, limited edition of 12 watches
* “Energie Plus” makes it possible to wind up the watch in both directions, with a minimum of excess travel. This optimizes each movement of the rotor, recovering its energy, and winding the movement more effectively. It comprises an automatic system, based on an automatic pawl winding system featuring an elegant spring with a ‘crab claw’ design. Completing the system, a miniature ceramic ball bearing is mounted on the dual-material rotor.
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Technical specifications:
Model: JURASSIC
Collection: Limited Edition to 12 exemplaires
Reference: LM-34.50.01
Movement
Mechanical exclusive automatic LM34 calibre,
Chronometer COSC-certified movement conceived by Louis Moinet,
182-component movement,
Frequency: 28,800 vph / 4Hz
Lines: 13 ¼
Power reserve: 48 hours
Jewels: 26
Balance: Glucydur, screwed
Energie Plus System:
- Pawl winding mechanism
- Pawl winding system: comprises a baseplate and two jewelled pawls
- ‘Crab claw’ spring mechanism
- Gearing: automatic wolf-teeth gear
- Ball bearing: 7 Myrox balls (ceramic), diameter: 0.397 mm
- Oscillating weight: Bi-directional featuring Côte du Jura motif
Hours, minutes, seconds, Date
Features and indications
- Central hours & minutes
- Small seconds
- Date
- Chronometer certified movement conceived by Louis Moinet
Case
18K 5N rose gold, original Louis Moinet® design featuring six-screw bezel
Size: 43.50 mm
Thickness: 15.6 mm
Sapphire crystal and back
Water-resistant to 50 metres
Crystals: Two sapphire crystals with anti-reflective treatment
Dial
Fossilized 150-million-year-old dinosaur bone dial
Central Gouttes de Rosée hour and minute hands, gold-treated
Small seconds hand at 9 o’clock on the dial with a concentric Clou de Paris pattern
Date at 3 o’clock
Fleur-de-lis applique
Strap
Louisiana alligator leather, hand-sewn, 24mm width between lugs
Buckle: 18-carat pin buckle
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