ANTOINE MARTIN AT BASELWORLD 2012 WITH THEIR NEWEST COLLECTION:„QUANTIÈME PERPÉTUEL AU GRAND BALANCIER“
The case is hardly to be topped in terms of complexity. In order to showcase the wondrous interplay of polishing and satin finishing, this case was conceived to include detachable strap lugs. Thus, the recesses are polished to a high gloss, while the upper parts remain matte. The strikingly designed flanks, which lend the case its unique lines, are also individually secured. An unmistakable element of an ANTOINE MARTIN watch is certainly the crown, which is reminiscent of classic Bauhaus design. This case in its entirety is a lavish construction comprising 85 individual components.
The designers at ANTOINE MARTIN have also left nothing to chance with regard to the dial. A modern interpretation of classic guilloché embellishing the centre and a completely new style of applied numerals combine to create this watch’s very striking face. The vertical placement of the perpetual calendar’s day and month displays and the leap year indication at the 12 o’clock position were only possible thanks to a few new tricks up the engineers’ sleeves.
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The new movement stages its bustling heart - which is also his finest component - the pendulum. After a stint in the art of watchmaking in which the balancers simple, standardized lurked in wristwatches rather than show, ANTOINE MARTIN puts new light on this fascinating technical component. Made of high-tech titanium grade 5 - whose primary function is to stabilize the amplitude - the swing of 39,001 AM is large: its diameter is 17.5 mm. No index, the control device with a spiral oscillating freely, can adjust by means of two small gold screws. This balance is also one of the largest ever carried out with this type of exhaust.
Underlining its impressive dimensions and infallible operation, a balance performing 18,000 semi-oscillations per hour (2.5 Hz). This classic rhythm reveals not only the size of the balance but also the majestic calm with which he assures his task.
From a technical standpoint, the large size makes perfect sense: the result is a kinetic energy greater. Moreover, if a shock jolts the movement, a large pendulum keeps better the desired amplitude and a small balance therefore avoids the shock does not affect walking.
| Movement | Hand-wound, AM 39.001 calibre, 39.5 x 8 mm, 18,000 vib/h, 60 jewels, 324 components, 6-day power reserve |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, day, date, month, leap year, day/night indicator, power-reserve indicator |
| Case | 18K pink gold, 18K white gold or black DLC steel Anti-reflective sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 50 m |
| Dial | Silvered Day/night indicator at 9 o'clock, leap year at 12 o'clock, centre days and months Large date window at 6 o'clock, power-reserve indicator on back |
| Bracelet/Strap | Silvered Day/night indicator at 9 o'clock, leap year at 12 o'clock, centre days and months Large date window at 6 o'clock, power-reserve indicator on back |
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