LOUIS MOINET – Cosmic Art FUEGO NUEVO Tourbillon - Unique Piece

 

LOUIS MOINET – Cosmic Art FUEGO NUEVO Tourbillon Gold Edition - Unique Piece 2024

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 FUEGO NUEVO: Sun’s Rebirth
Les Ateliers Louis Moinet is unveiling a unique watch for the SIAR in Mexico:  
The FUEGO NUEVO.
This timepiece recalls the feast of the New Fire (Fuego Nuevo), a ritual that marked the rebirth of the sun and the renewal of time cycles, symbolised by the Piedra del Sol, the Sun Stone, one of the most emblematic works of Aztec art.

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For the FUEGO NUEVO, the engravings on the Piedra del Sol have been reinterpreted on an ancient meteorite, reasserting the powerful connection between cosmos and the passage of time in an especially mesmerising manner.

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I have always been fascinated by ancient civilisations, especially Mesoamerican cultures and their very advanced astronomical knowledge. They saw the cosmos as more than just a collection of stars but also as a great symbol of life’s eternal cycles.

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To reproduce this vision on the FUEGO NUEVO, I opted the Muonionalusta meteorite as a backdrop and laser engraving as the technique to reproduce the Aztec Sun Stone. As for the mechanics, the flying tourbillon was the natural choice, because its rotations reminded me of the constant renewal of time and infinity.

Jean-Marie Schaller, Owner and Creative Director

FUEGO NUEVO: The Sun Stone times the “New Fire”

The Piedra del Sol is a monumental sculpture of Aztec civilisation.  Carved during the reign of Emperor Axayacatl, it was created to commemorate the Festival of the New Fire in 1479. 

This sacred ritual, celebrated at the end of each 52-year cycle, marked the rebirth of the sun and the perpetuation of the cosmic cycles that gave rhythm to Aztec life. 

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This giant disc, which measures 3.6 metres in diameter and weighs 24 tonnes, is carved out of a block of basaltic olivine lava. 

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It is now on display at Mexico City's National Museum of Anthropology, where its magical aura draws crowds of amazed visitors.

Ancient meteorite and technology combined

In homage to the Piedra del Sol, the FUEGO NUEVO dial is made of a disc cut from one of the oldest meteorites discovered on Earth, the Muonionalusta. 

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 Formed 4.5 billion years ago, this meteorite reveals those famous, remarkable, geometric Widmanstätten patterns created inside the rock by millions of years of space travel.

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This cosmic gem has been transformed into a work of art using modern technology. 

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Producing the dial’s decoration required enormous precision, which could only be delivered by a laser with ultra-short pulses in the femtosecond range. It took a whopping 9,800 lines of sketches to reproduce the many references to Aztec cosmogony. 

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Then, to add depth and relief, the dial features three levels. A ring of aventurine adds contrast around the base, giving the whole work an air of mystery. 

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The 0.5-millimetre meteorite disc is engraved at two depths, namely 0.2 and 0.1 millimetres. The impressive three-dimensional dial perfectly represents the intersection of history, art and technology.

An horological star: the flying tourbillon

The Fuego NUEVO is equipped with the LM135 caliber designed and developed by Louis Moinet in collaboration with Concepto. 

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The mechanism includes a flying tourbillon with off-centre cage at six o'clock, which defies gravity in a striking and captivating way. 

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Its hand-wound mechanism is equipped with a double barrel. This particular system, known as "volte face", enables the two barrels to be arranged serially head to tail and therefore to discharge simultaneously, producing a 96-hour power reserve.

A noble case

This exceptional work of art is delicately framed by a 40 mm-diameter red-gold case with well-defined, flowing curves. 

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The sapphire dome, a true feat of high-tech, reveals the fascinating details of the Sun Stone engraving. The openworked lugs perfectly underscore the integration of the bracelet.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 Collection:  Cosmic Art

Model:  FUEGO NUEVO Tourbillon

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Ref. LM-135.50.FN - 18K Red Gold - Unique Pieces

Case
Material: 18k-caratred red gold, grade 5 titanium (inner case)
Polished and satinated
Diameter: 40.7 mm

Openworked lugs
Domed sapphire crystal glass
Water resistance: 30 metres
Movement
Hand-wound movement with double barrel and flying tourbillon 

Caliber LM135

 

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Complication    Flying tourbillon
Oscillations: 28,800vibrations per hour
Rubies: 26
Power reserve: 96 hours
Functions
Hours, Minutes and Flying tourbillon
Dial

Laser-engraved Muonionalusta meteorite
Aventurine

Hands: Hours, minutes: facetted and skeletonised, with luminescent material (SLN)
Strap
Material: Louisiana alligator leather | Alligator lining, hand-sewn

Clasp: Gold triple-blade folding clasp

🔰Edition Unique Pieces, Number 01/01 each

🔴 Price: on Request 💰

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LOUIS MOINET – STARMAN Tourbillon Edition

 

LOUIS MOINET – Cosmic Art STARMAN Tourbillon Gold Edition - 2024

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 STARMAN
Life in the stars
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“Imagine a watch that shelters the first traces of life ever discovered in the cosmos. It’s a silent messenger, a guardian of the stars, and it was predestined to be called STARMAN.
Among the treasures of my personal collection are meteorites that have fascinating stories. One in particular, the Jbilet Winselwan, is noted for the presence of amino acids, molecules that are considered the building blocks of life itself. I was fascinated by these traces of life in space, so this year I decided to incorporate a fragment of that meteorite in a timepiece with a name that came quite naturally: STARMAN. This watch, which is the product of some remarkable horological techniques, has many other secrets to reveal…
Jean-Marie Schaller, Owner and Creative Director

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The earliest traces of life from the cosmos: Jbilet Winselwan

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A fragment of the Jbilet Winselwan meteorite majestically dominates the upper part of the STARMAN’s dial and competes visually with the tourbillon. This beautiful black stone, spangled with little brown dots, was discovered in the western Sahara Desert. 

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It bears amino acids and is thus a silent witness to the first sparks of life spread throughout the cosmos.

The STARMAN dial:  a highly complex construction

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The STARMAN’s dial is a genuine feat of artistic and technical prowess. Let’s begin with the base cut from the Gibeon meteorite, which fell to earth in prehistoric times and is famous for its emblematic Widmanstätten pattern. 

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The fragment was dyed in a deep blue using an intricate – and secret – process. A second disc made of sapphire crystal features a map of the stars. In the foreground are the constellations carefully painted by hand using a luminescent material. They appear on the backdrop of the map’s longitudinal and latitudinal lines.

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At night, the STARMAN reveals a magnificent stellar panorama, creating an appearance of depth that draws us into the immensity of the universe itself. 

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This nightly display is enhanced by the vibrant blue hands and indexes that provide a touch of technical elegance to this exceptional timepiece.

The solar map and its riddle

Turn the STARMAN around, you will find a fascinating chart of the solar system. 

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The planets, some of which only measure two millimetres in diameter, have been meticulously painted by hand and placed on a grid that seems to float over a star-lit sky.

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The ultimate secret, however, is this: The planets have been precisely positioned as they appeared on March 21, 2013, when the world of watchmaking was stunned by an amazing revelation:  Louis Moinet was the inventor of the chronograph. 

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The public event was held at the Neuchâtel observatory, where Jean-Marie Schaller unveiled the famous compteur de tierces, which had been built by the great French watchmaker in 1816.

The art of horology

The STARMAN defies gravity in a riveting manner thanks to its flying tourbillon in an off-centre cage. The hand-wound movement is equipped with two barrels in parallel. 

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The system, called “volte face,” has one of the barrels turned upside-down or head-to-tail, so they deliver their energy simultaneously, producing a power reserve of ninety-six hours.

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It comes in an 18-carat gold case with a diameter of 47.4 millimetres. Its architecture is opulent and complex, mixing brushed and polished surfaces and a stepped bezel that gives it a unique character.

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The STARMAN is available in two editions limited to twelve pieces each, one in 18-carat red gold, the other in 18-carat grey gold.

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  In creating this timepiece, Jean-Marie Schaller delved into the mysteries of the cosmos. 

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It’s a spirited homage to Louis Moinet, a man whose spirit of innovation and exploration is destined to continue resonating into the future.

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Technical Specifications 

 Collection:  Cosmic Art

Model:  STARMAN Tourbillon 

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Ref. LM-139.50.25 - 18K Red gold - Limited edition of 12 watches

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Ref. LM-139.70.20 - 18K White gold - Limited edition of 12 watches

Case
Material: 18-caratred gold 5N or 18K white gold, polished and satinated
Polished and satinated
Diameter: 40.4 mm

Openworked lugs
Domed sapphire crystal glass
Water resistance: 30 metres
Movement
Hand-wound movement with double barrel and flying tourbillon

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Complication    Flying tourbillon
Oscillations: 28,800vibrations per hour
Rubies: 26
Power reserve: 40 hours
Functions
Hours, Minutes and Flying tourbillon
Dial

Complex multi-layered dial including:
Gibeon meteorite tinted blue
Sapphire disc with hand-painted stars with luminescent material
Jbilet Winselwan meteorite

Hands: Faceted and skeletonized, with luminescent material
Strap
Material: Louisiana alligator leather | Alligator lining, hand-sewn

Clasp: Gold triple-blade folding clasp

🔰Edition  12 pieces (red gold) and 12 pieces (white gold)

🔴 Price: on Request 💰

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LOUIS MOINET – SPEED OF SOUND Chronograph Titanium Edition

 

LOUIS MOINET – Cosmic Art SPEED OF SOUND Moonphase Chronograph Titanium Limited Edition - 2024

 SPEED OF SOUND
Louis Moinet revisits the mechanics of time

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 "The SPEED OF SOUND was a bold challenge that involved bringing the legendary Valjoux 88 calibre back to life and turning it into a contemporary masterpiece. The result is a full-fledged work of horological art combining tried-and-true mechanics with modern technology and avant-garde design. This timepiece takes us all the way from our home in Saint-Blaise to the infinite expanses of the cosmos. It thereby transcends the boundaries of time and space.

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  This edition comes in an exclusive series of just twenty pieces. It celebrates the twentieth anniversary of Les Ateliers Louis Moinet and promises to make quite an impression on the watchmaking world."
Jean-Marie Schaller, Owner & Creative Director

Innovating a historic movement

At the heart of SPEED OF SOUND is the Valjoux 88, a historic calibre built in the 1940s. Louis Moinet's master watchmakers have used all their skills to modernise this icon of Swiss watchmaking and place it inside a timepiece with a unique contemporary style.

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Key to this intelligent and inventive transformation is the moon indication that has been entirely redesigned to offer a display never seen before in watchmaking. Its large, slightly domed disc features a lunar motif drawn by hand using luminescent paint that vividly recalls the splendour of our nightly celestial companion.

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A fragment of the Dhofar 457, a rare lunar meteorite, was placed on the same disc to symbolise the full moon. This fragment comes from a lunar crater. The two pointers positioned at 3 and 9 o'clock indicate the current state of the moon. The moon is full whenever the fragment is aligned with one of these pointers.

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Connoisseurs will notice that the date markers have been removed, a deliberate choice to reinterpret this calibre in a resolutely modern spirit.

A modern interpretation

The SPEED OF SOUND's contemporary signature is expressed through a carefully crafted artistic design elements.

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The dial blends deep black with the warm glow of red gold, a rich contrast of colours that underlines this timepiece’s truly unique identity. It was created with Yann von Kaenel's guilloché engines using traditional engraving techniques. 

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The special design suggests a technological material. The pattern, which radiates mesmerising energy and interacts playfully with light whenever it moves. Sometimes it flashes brightly, at other times it seems to hide discreetly.

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The chronograph counter and the small seconds dial feature the Aletai iron meteorite, adding both texture and a touch of mystery.

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The picture is completed by carefully designed hands and indexes, which were kept purposely sober to avoid disturbing the aesthetic balance of the piece. The SPEED OF SOUND is housed in a 40-millimetre, grade 5 titanium case. It is elegant and light on the wrist. The sapphire dome, a technical feat in itself, magnifies every detail of the dial. The openworked lugs integrate perfectly with the bracelet.

A hand-engraved movement

The transparent case back of the SPEED OF SOUND reveals the engraving, a traditional motif with floral curves and delicate scrolls reminiscent of lace.

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It bears witness to the ancestral art of hand engraving. This enchanting ensemble adds a touch of poetry to the mechanics of time.

Speed of Sound: measuring the speed of sound

This chronograph features a very special scale that can show the speed of sound by measuring the distance of a sound event. In the case of a thunderstorm, for example, when lightning strikes, you start the chronograph and stop it when you hear the thunder.

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Technical Specifications 

 Collection:  Cosmic Art

Model:  SPEED OF SOUND Titanium Chronograph Edition

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 Ref. LM-130.20.50 

 Case
Material: Grade 5 titanium
Polished and satin-brushed
Diameter: 40.7 mm
Domed sapphire crystal glass
Water resistance: 30metres
Movement
Hand-wound, chronograph Valjoux 88
Complication    Moon phase
Oscillations: 18,000 vibrations per hour
Rubies: 17
Power reserve: 40 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, chronograph, small seconds and 30-minute counter,
moon phase
Dial
Guilloché with Aletai meteorite in the counters.
Hands: Faceted and skeletonized, with luminescent material
Strap
Material: Louisiana alligator leather | Alligator lining, hand-sewn
Clasp: Gold triple-blade folding clasp

🔰Edition ❱❱❱ Only ✅20 Pieces

 🔴 Public price: CHF 50,000  (excluding tax) 💰

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