VANGUART – Black Hole Tourbillon Edition

VANGUART – Black Hole Tourbillon Limited Edition 2021

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Among the most fascinating discoveries of humanity, proving the existence of black holes has changed our perception of the world. When we question our perception of spatial and temporal dimensions, our fundamental reference lines evolve. 

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In addition to contributing to the research and improvement of our technologies, these discoveries have freed the imagination of several generations. 

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They have allowed authors from all over the world to project us into a multitude of futuristic scenarios.

We were born and raised with the dreams of this science fiction.At Vanguart, it is a careful thought about the future that stimulates our creativity. Our first masterpiece, the Black Hole Tourbillon, is the starting point of our fiction and the first achievement of the challenge we set ourselves: to realize our most extraordinary ideas, to bend the rules and to defy the boundaries of the possible.

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Giving shape to the gravitational waves and the curvature of the spacetime is the architectural concept of the Black Hole watch. The whole mechanism seems to collapse under an intense force of attraction. In its center levitates our Flying Tourbillon.

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The time is displayed by 3 coaxial disks. One for the hours and two for the minutes. The reading is done horizontally, at the left side of the vortex, indicated by an arrow. The flying tourbillon is slightly shifted to optimize the reading. 

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The discs performs their rotation sequence each minute. The speed of the rotation was designed to admire the vortex effect and to contemplate the dance of time.

The JOYSTICK, designed in-house, allows for a more intuitive control of time. 

Engage it in one direction and it runs continuously. 

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Engage it in the other direction and time flows back. For us, this new feature is more than a technological patent, it embodies our vision for future Vanguart creations.

We design complications, but what you interact with is a simplification.

We kept in mind the vision of an ergonomic and comfortable horological creation, in terms of size, weight, and shapes. The product was assessed from the point of view of the wearer, but also from the point of view of the direct environment, apparel and materials in contact. 

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No limits were imposed on the modeling, as we chose to make optimal use of the most advanced technologies.  

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Subject-matter experts were called upon to guarantee the quality of the manufacturing of all components, whether metallic, mineral or synthetic. A particular care has been given to the hand-made finishes. 

To sublimate the curves of such a piece, we have mobilized all the watchmaking know-how.

Major challenges were faced in encapsulating the 775 components of this compact, portable, waterproof and dustproof work of art. The assembly of the case conceals the fasteners that hold it together. 

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The mechanism that allows the strap to be changed at the touch of a button is concealed. To ensure that the wearer’s experience remains the guiding idea behind the entire design, each form and function has assimilated all the necessary complexity.

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It is these ultimate details that turn this mechanical marvel into a vision that came from elsewhere.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: Tourbillon

Model:  Black Hole Tourbillon Edition

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Case
43mm diameter x 15mm height
"exoskeleton" case available in grade 5 titanium, 18k rose gold or 950 platinum
Microblasted with polished bevels
Sapphire crystals front and caseback
Dial
PVD-coated grade 5 titanium disks
Indications: Hand-painted indications
Time display on 3 co-axial discs, semi-instantaneous time scrolling
Reverse scroll indicator for countdown
Power reserve indication by roller
Movement
Сalibre T-1701, proprietary
Hand-wound   

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775 components
Mainplate and bridges in grade 5 titanium
3Hz flying tourbillon, free-sprung balance with variable inertia
Power reserve 42h
Strap
Кubber strap with pin buckle matching the case material
Other strap materials available on request

Availability: each version (titanium, rose gold or platinum) limited to 8 pieces

Price:
CHF 290,000 in titanium
CHF 320,000 in gold or platinum

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Perrelet – LAB Peripheral Dual Time Big Date

 

Perrelet 1777 – LAB Peripheral Dual Time Big Date - 2021

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PERRELET “LAB PERIPHERAL DUAL TIME BIG DATE” 

An innovative aesthetic and technological new take which gives rise to a new model

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With its impressive watchmaking heritage spanning over 240 years of history, Swiss watchmaker Perrelet is renowned today for its timepieces with ‘animated’ dials in its many interpretations.Fired by powerful creativity and a boundless spirit of innovation, the Swiss-based Manufacture offers devotees of fine watchmaking a new and original timepiece combining high-performance mechanics with a captivating style and impeccable finishing.

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Guided by creativity and a determination to innovate in watchmaking, the technical team at Perrelet gave rise to the new LAB PERIPHERAL DUAL TIME BIG DATE. It features useful functions such as the second-time zone with day-night indicator, highly appreciated by globetrotters, and a big date window.

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This timepiece remains true to the values and DNA of the brand with its signature “Luxury in movement”. While the many current variations feature the classic Double Rotor or the Turbine, this latest creation offers a more discreet and refined animation on the dial and welcomes the new casual-chic style in Perrelet’s collections.

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The LAB PERIPHERAL DUAL TIME BIG DATE comes in a 42 mm x 42 mm stainless steel cushion-shape case water-resistant to 5 ATM. Its soft, smooth lines along with brushed and polished lugs, the embossed rectangles decoration on the case band and the polished octagonal bezel with satin-brushed profile, endow this model with a strong and distinctive character. 

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Great attention was paid to the architecture of the dial boasting an original construction. The three-dimensional effect is achieved by the multi-level structure embellished by a variety of finishes and plays on two shades of color: deep blue combined with silver-colored details.The dial shows an elegant pattern with vertical lines with a metallic circular-brushed rim in the centre surrounded by a blue matt sandblasted ring. 

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At 12 o’clock the date is displayed in two small windows in black Arabic numerals on a white background enhancing optimal legibility. The star function of this new timepiece, the second-time zone, takes place  on the counter at 6 o’clock decorated with circular grooves and bears the dual time indication with a mix of applied Arabic numerals and indices. The day and night indication is displayed in the small round aperture between 10 and 11 o’clock.  

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The cut-out hour-markers filled with white SuperLuminova, as well as the hands of the main time are applied on the dial, giving the impression that they are literally floating on air. The unusual decision to use a transparent element was specifically intended to allow the owner of the LAB PERIPHERAL DUAL TIME BIG DATE watch to admire the most distinctive feature of this timepiece: its oscillating weight.

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While it is generally visible through the case-back, the LAB PERIPHERAL DUAL TIME BIG DATE watch allows watch enthusiasts to observe the motion of the oscillating weight while reading the time. This technical innovation was made possible by the new generation in-house manufacture self-winding Caliber P-421. The oscillating weight, a 180° plate, is fixed to a toothed wheel (with toothing on the inside) known as a “couronne”, itself positioned on the outer part of the movement that meshes with a pinion placed on the outer rim of the movement. The rotor, on ball bearings, is adorned with a 180° screw-down plate bearing an engraved grooves decoration that can be admired through the transparent hours ring. 

 

This new generation automatic calibre, composed by 302 parts, beats at 28.800 vibrations per hours and offers 42-hour power reserve. The sapphire crystal porthole on the case-back, sealed with 6 screws, reveals its balance-wheel in action and the rhodium plated bridges with Côtes de Genève finishing and engravings in gold 3N. 

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The watch is completed by a deep bluecalf leather strap with white stitching and a stainless steel folding clasp embellished with the Perrelet logo.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: LAB Peripheral

Model:   LAB Peripheral Dual Time Big Date

 

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Reference:  

• Ref. A1101/1 (Silver dial)
• Ref. A1101/3 (Black dial)
• Ref. A1101/4 (Blue dial)

Movement
Perrelet in-house calibre P-421, mechanical, COSC and Chronofiable-certified
28.800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
Number of jewels: 25
Power reserve (fully wound): 42 hours

Number of parts 302  
Open-worked and rhodium-plated oscillating weight with Perrelet logo
Functions 
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Dual time, Day/Night Indicator, Second Time Zone
Case
Case material: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 42mm x 42,00mm
Thickness: 13. 51 mm
Sapphire crystal glass with double anti-reflective treatment on dial
Fluted case band
Crown with Perrelet logo
Case back in stainless steel, transparent sapphire glass porthole

Waterproof to 5 ATM
Dial
Color: Blue
Finish: Sandblasted. Combined mat and patterned dial
Central part with vertical decoration and circular-brushed rim, surrounded by a matt sandblast ring
Central luminescent hour and minute hands
Central seconds hand
Luminescent indices
Strap
Leather strap with alligator print

Additional bi-material strap in rubber and orange fabric
Folding clasp in stainless steel embellished with the Perrelet logo

Prices    Estimated at € 4,980 -

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Press Release - 2021
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PERRELET SA
Rue Bubenberg 7
CH-2502 Bienne
Switzerland
T +41 32 346-2626
F + 41 32 346-2627
perrelet@perrelet.com

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