Hulsman – Easy Calendar Gold Edition

Hulsman – Easy Perpetual Calendar Gold Edition   

This is where I truly belong, working in my Atelier. Over the last few years, I have focussed on designing my own movements and complications, for instance, I developed a timepiece featuring 38 timezones, another timepiece with a 3-axis Tourbillon with a globe with 24 timezones setting, a 24-hour alarm and a 3D moon. This in-house creation is nearly ready for delivery to a very exited customer. 

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During this time, I also designed the worlds most complicated timepiece, boasting over 50 complications. Although this project is currently on hold due to customers circumstances, I remain committed to it, as it involves numerous innovations to accommodate those 50+ complications within a 43×14.5mm case. 

The invention I am most proud of

Of all these complications, the invention I am most proud of is my perpetual calendar module, which seamlessly drives the date, day, month, year, moon phase, moon position, season indicator, sun rise, sun set and running equation of time, all self-configuring with just a simple date setting using the crown, no correctors needed.

The project of my dreams

Inspired by this work, I then embarked on a deeply personal project: creating the most user-friendly perpetual calendar timepiece ever made.  I have called it very simply my Easy Perpetual.

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Now I am ready to bring this dream to life. With a quick-set the date function, you’re done. The day of the week, the month and the year (displayed on the back) will always remain in sync and accurate. There’s no need for adjustments, pushers, correctors, or tools – just quick-set the date via the crown and the timepiece will handle the rest!

And no other brand has achieved such ease with a perpetual calendar.

If you accidentally set the date too far ahead, simply go back as much as you like. Setting the time through midnight, or even backwards through midnight: no problem, the calendar will adjust accordingly. 

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There is no risk of damage; you can’t set the date incorrectly or halfway: the crown function will stay in date-setting untill the date is fully set. 

The people

These magnificant timepieces will be crafted with the help of some good friends: Kaj Korpela, Julien Tixer and Philippe Narbel. As the project is too big for me to handle alone, and, most importantly: watchmaking thrives on collaboration and relationships with the collectors! This collaboration ensures that I have the right craftsmen on board, guaranteeing phenomenal finishing.

The timepiece

This timepiece embodies my years of dedication, perseverance, emotion and passion. It features my signature case shape with open lugs, an in-house movement, crafted from conventional materials, and the perpetual calendar that I take great pride in. After many months of design and calculation, I can finally begin building it alongside you.

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The date hand will skip the two prisms in the dial at 2 and 4 o’clock to avoid obscuring these important elements. On the back, you’ll find the day and month indication, as well as a leapyear indicator.

The best part? With no need for pushers or correctors, this space can be utilized for something innovative: prisms that display the month and day of the week on the side of the timepiece – a world’s first and truly exiting feature!

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The day-night indicator on the dial, with aventurine skies, will show whether it’s day or night, whil the winding indicator on the left will signal you when it’s time to wind your timepiece. But with 90+ hours of power reserve, that won’t happen too often.

A nice little detail: the minute hand will read the outside track, whilst the opening in the tip will read the inside minute trakcs near the prisms.

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The 21,600 bph free-sprung balance floats 0.15 mm beneath the sapphire balance bridge, appearing to hover in mid-air, clearly visible through the sapphire. You will be able to see the moving gears with beautifull anglage and circular graining, along with the mirror-polished pinions and their long clock-like shafts, as well as the triangular pallet fork in blued steel, another innovation for enhanced efficiency.

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The crown stem has a reversed stem system, which is much stronger than regular winding/setting systems and offers greater versatility. This design includes safety features that make it virtually impossible to damage the movement by mistake).

Finishing

With the expertise of Philippe Narbel and his team will focus on crafting the components while they handle much of the finishing work. 

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Our goal is to achieve high-end finishing, featuring Côtes de Genève, mirror-polished anglage, black-polished screws, and a black polished bridge over the calendar discs, adorned with gold chatons around the rubies and black-polished parts in the winding system.

The Subscription

We will produce just 12 pieces, with number 0/12 being auctioned for local charity. This initiative allows us to support our community, including the athletics club, sports organisations and nature preservation efforts (such as De Veluwe and Van Meurs Park).

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Once we have 6 confirmated subscriptions, we can kick off the project and create a memorable experience, culminating in an incredible timepiece! As a subscriber, you will receive updates, photos and video’s throughout the process. WhatsApp and Signal will be our preferred communication channels. 

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You won’t just witness the creation of your timepiece; you’re also invited to the Atelier to help craft a component for your own timepiece! You’ll follow the entire process and have the opportunity to make choices regarding decoration, aestethic finishing and overall design. Here, you’ll learn some of the secrets of watchmaking!

To subscribe, please contact me by e-mail with your preferred choices for:
    • Case color (red gold, yellow gold, white gold),
    • Inner dial (meteorite, guiloché, semi-transparant or stone type)
    • Preferred timepiece number (if still available)

The remaining colours and finishes can be discussed later. Since this is a mainly hand made project, we can finalize these details until your components are being made. So, don't worry if you are not entirely certain about a colour or combination - there will be ample time to refine your choices throughout the project.

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The timepiece will come with a service manual, so every experienced watchmaker will be able to service the timepiece in the distant future.

Financials

The price for each timepiece will be € 138.000,- excl. TAX/Works
Only 12 timepieces will be available, next to one charity timepiece.
First come, first serve! Don't be late, otherwise your opportunity might be gone.
    • An initial deposit of 50% (€69.000,- excl TAX/Works, non-refundable) to confirm your commitment to our project,.
    • A second deposit of 25% (€34.500,- excl TAX/Works) after one year.
    • Last deposit of 25% (€34.500,- excl TAX/Works) due prior to delivery.

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About Hulsman Timepieces

Machiel Hulsman has made history by crafting the first fully hand-made Dutch wristwatch. A former IT consultant, Machiel followed his passion for craftsmanship, transitioning from a corporate career to become a bespoke watchmaker. Inspired by his core values – invention, materials, craftsmanship, freedom, and people – he invested years honing his skills, working in a small workshop he built from scratch.

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Each Hulsman timepiece is a masterpiece of precision, with nearly every component crafted by hand. Clients are deeply involved in the creative process, making each watch uniquely personal. Machiel’s journey is a testament to following your heart, embracing patience, and creating timeless art. 

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Model   Hulsman – Easy Perpetual Calendar Gold Edition  

Case: 
Wwhite, yellow or rose gold case, brushed & polished
39mm diameter x 9.5mm height 
Openworked lugs - crown with winding/setting/calendar positions 
Sapphire crystal front & back 
Sapphire crystal prisms in caseband for day of the week and month 
Water-resistant- 30m
Dial: 
Multi-level dial, customizable 
Outer pointer date ring 
Exposed 'floating' balance wheel 
Sapphire crystal, meteorite, natural stone or guilloché centre section, customizable 
Signature 'Marie Elise' hands, blued & openworked 
State-of-winding & day/night apertures
Movement: 
in-house developed movement - manual winding 
21,600vph - +90h power reserve 
Central hours & minutes, pointer date, day of the week, month, day/night indicator, state-of-winding display 
Sapphire balance bridge - haute horlogerie finishing
Strap: 
handmade alligator leather strap with case matching pin buckle  

Availability: Limited to 12 pieces - Souscription only - individually numbered 1 through 12 - number 0/12 to be auctioned for charity (13th watch in total) 

 🔰Edition: Only✅ of 12 pieces
🔴 Price: VAT EUR 138,000 💰

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Contact details:
Machiel Hulsman
Telephone: 0031-655 84 26 72
E-mail: info@hulsman-timepieces.com

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