HYSEK – IO Skeleton Central Tourbillon Edition

HYSEK – IO Skeleton Central Tourbillon Gold 45mm Limited Edition

IO SKELETON CENTRAL TOURBILLON:
EVEN MORE LIGHT AND TRANSLUCENCE

The new IO Skeleton Central Tourbillon features an entirely different design compared to its predecessor, further highlighting its Central Tourbillon. In this new, limited edition of just 88 pieces, skeletonisation and transparency take pride of place, benefiting from innovative metallisation and openwork techniques.

Hysek continues to transcend the art of watchmaking, taking it to whole new levels of ingenuity and audacity, accompanied by all the technical and aesthetic skills its independent status gives it the freedom to deploy. The new IO Skeleton Central Tourbillon embodies this ongoing ascent.

The HW22 caliber with which the piece is fitted allows the central tourbillon to remain at the heart of its identity. Hysek also painstakingly searched for the perfect way to arrange the hours and minutes around it; indeed, very few watches feature layouts around a central tourbillon, and even fewer use a flying tourbillon do so. Add to that the facts that the piece is fitted with jumping hours and boasts a skeletonised assembly, and one is left wondering who else apart from Hysek would be capable of pulling off such a feat.

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The central tourbillon is the dominant feature in the composition, and very much sets the tone of the piece. Fully visible, without any obstacles, it is hand-finished and features a “flying” design – this means it has a cage held in place only by its lower bridge, with no upper bridge. Being supported only from below gives the impression of it floating in thin air, hence the adjective “flying”. This rare, authentic Haute Horlogerie complication adds a sense of lightness to the piece, further enhanced by the skeletonisation of the plate.

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This exercise in skeletonisation has also been extended to the entire movement. Not satisfied with simply making the components openwork, Hysek has redesigned their shape and location in order to have a caliber that leaves as much room as possible for light to shine through, resulting in a completely new arrangement. Adopting the same approach to the final aesthetic appearance, Hysek has also designed hours and minutes discs that feature their own special openwork, revealing a movement that has been refined to its simplest expression.

An intuitive tiered time display

A tiered time display is arranged around this flying tourbillon. The time is read intuitively, even as the user’s gaze is naturally drawn towards the tourbillon. The hours window is displayed at 12 o’clock, and denoted by a luminous triangle, the bottom of which opens out naturally towards the minutes. A second luminous marker indicates the 60 minutes as they pass by in rotation. Here again, one’s gaze is constantly drawn down and to the right, to the tourbillon, as it marks out the seconds in a mesmerising, airborne ballet.

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The architecture of this composition is unique – not only for Hysek, but probably in watchmaking as a whole. Not only that, the hours and minutes discs are fully skeletonised. In an unusual approach, the figures used do not rest on a translucent surface. Instead, they have been cut out one by one, and are literally suspended in mid-air, held in place only at the top. The hours disc is rotated by the outer rim of the piece, while the minutes ring is held in place by the four golden arms forming the structure of the watch. Connoisseurs of the manufacture will recognise their hallmark positioning at 1, 5, 7 and 11 o’clock – Hysek’s own four cardinal points, used in the layout of most of its creations. To further aid time-telling, Hysek has added still another touch: each figure is coated with blocks of SuperLumiNova, each individually moulded to the nearest micron. The result is a far cry from standard-fare luminous coating added as an additional layer: the technique uses face-fixed blocks, which are denser and produce far better brightness.

A dynamic finish showcasing the central tourbillon

For this limited edition of just 88 watches, Hysek has developed an exclusive finish. The aim is to enhance and amplify the tourbillon movement, the entire focus of this new IO. The upper sapphire crystal is decorated with a circular metallisation pattern that appears to emanate directly from the tourbillon, thus heightening its visual impact. To maximise the effect, Hysek has also removed the micro-rotor from its caliber, offering the most unobstructed view possible of the skeletonisation.

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At 12 o’clock, Hysek has crafted a bespoke blue section, providing a backdrop against which the minutes stand out in excellent contrast. To maintain a coherent style effect, the same blue is also to be found on each of the 14 blue-tinted screws visible on the dial, in the finest Haute Horlogerie tradition, as well as being used for the “Hysek” name.

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The new IO Tourbillon Central Squelette is 45 millimetres in diameter, boasts a 42-hour power reserve, and comes in an 18-carat rose gold case featuring three-clawmark lugs, one of the manufacturer’s signature touches.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model:  IO 45mm Skeleton Central Tourbillon Edition

Ref. IO4527R04

MOVEMENT
Hysek Calibre HW22
Manual Mechanical
Central flying tourbillon
Hour & minute
24-hour jumping hours
Circular satin-finish decoration
316 components
65 jewels
Power Reserve 45 hours ± 3 hours
Frequency 28,800 vph 
CASE
Dimensions : Ø 45mm x E12mm
Round shape
18k rose gold
Water resistance 30m
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflection
Sunburst metalized back sapphire crystal
DIAL
Skeletonised dial,
skeletonised hours and minutes discs, SLN block figures
STRAP
Alligator strap
Deployment clasp

Limited Edition of 88 watches

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GIRARD-PERREGAUX – Cat’s Eye Day and Night High Jewellery

GIRARD-PERREGAUX – Cat’s Eye Day and Night High Jewellery White Gold

The Cat’s Eye in wonderland

Girard-Perregaux predestines enchanting version of the Cat’s Eye Day and Night to a charmed life by transforming it for the very first time into a High Jewellery interpretation. Above and beyond the metamorphosis highlighting the fairytale sparkle of diamonds, this new creation tells its very own story.
Once upon a time, there was a watch, developed in keeping with the finest watchmaking traditions, which propelled the woman wearing it into a maze of spectacular beauty. How can she find her way? Girard-Perregaux offers the key!

Entre sky and earth

The same script inevitably plays out, over and over. As soon as the Cat’s Eye Day and Night enters a woman’s field of vision, her gaze is irresistibly drawn to its dark blue aventurine dial stretching like an endless sky. Its powerful allure stems from the depth and intensity of its colour, lit up only by a shower of gold spangles. The eye literally plunges into it, followed by the mind that discovers gemstone scenery of exquisite splendour. A fringe of multi-sized diamonds frames the crown, accentuating the legendary shape of this collection: a circle nested in an oval, the very embodiment of absolute, deeply appealing femininity.

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Pushing the boundaries of optical illusion, the bezel is set with a ring of imposing diamonds that spill over onto the lugs. They give a sense of volume to this model, creating an alternately raised and hollowed profile that begs to be caressed, forming a precious landscape around the sky portrayed on the dial. The stones are held by prongs that ensure their stability while also flaunting each and every facet. The light effects are magnified and usual points of reference vanish. Where am I? Is it a waking dream?

A benevolent complication

On this dreamily romantic creation that stirs the imagination, the return to a gentle and pleasing reality is achieved via the Day/Night complication. The latter epitomises the extremely specific approach of the Maison, which deliberately pairs substantive horological content with original design. The white gold disc at 6 o’clock performs a complete rotation in 24 hours. It has been treated to several finishing operations, vividly reflecting the concern for details nurtured by Girard-Perregaux.

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Its figurative depiction of the day and night is imbued with a sense of refinement: a generous, shining sun on one side; and a dainty moon on the other, alternately appearing or hiding beneath a half-circle of diamonds as the hours go by. This astronomical complication requires no independent adjustment, as the Manufacture has chosen to synchronise it with the hours and minutes.

Inner strength

In addition to its stirring aesthetic appeal, this stunning High Jewellery model is driven by a mechanical self-winding GP330-00900 movement, designed, developed and produced by Manufacture Girard-Perregaux in accordance with the finest Swiss watchmaking traditions. This 218-part movement with its 46-hour power reserve is also distinguished by its splendid finishing. The bridges and the mainplate are straight-grained on the sides and on the rounded parts of the ridges. They are then chamfered, circular-grained and adorned with a Côtes de Genève pattern, while the gold oscillating weight is graced with a “GP” tapestry motif. The transparent case-back provides a chance to admire the meticulous craftsmanship that enhances the power of this exceptional model.

The Cat’s Eye Day and Night High Jewellery is fitted with a dark blue alligator leather strap and a white gold folding clasp set with brilliant-cut diamonds.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Model: Cat’s Eye Day and Night High Jewellery

Reference 80488D53M4D1-CK4A

Case
Material: white gold set with 52 brilliant-cut diamonds ~2.31 cts
Dimensions: 36.90 x 30.75 mm
Height: 11.30 mm
Glass: sapphire anti-reflective
Case-back: sapphire crystal secured by 4 screws
Water resistance: 30 meters (3 ATM)
Dial
Aventurine night-sky and paved dial and moon figure with
149 brilliant-cut diamonds ~0.52 ct
Hands: leaf-shaped
Movement
Reference: GP03300-0090, mechanical with automatic winding
Diameter: 25.60 mm (111/2’’’)
Height: 3.20 mm
Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h – (4 Hz)
Number of components: 218
Jewels: 32
Power reserve: min. 46 hours
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, day/night indicator
Strap
Material: dark blue alligator
Buckle: white gold folding buckle set with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds ~0.118 ct


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