MEMORIGIN – Harmony of Dragon and Phoenix Tourbillon

MEMORIGIN – Harmony of Dragon and Phoenix Tourbillon

Combining Chinese craftsmanship and Western tourbillon watchmaking techniques

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Dragon and Phoenix are spiritual and cultural symbols which represent auspiciousness and harmony. Dragon is considered to be ancestors of Chinese. It characterizes strength and passion. Phoenix, on the other hand, represents kindness and tenderness. Dragon and Phoenix together, demonstrate the balance between Yin and Yang, the contrary forces that give rise to each other. This concept, was widely applied in architectural structures and during festivals in ancient China.

Memorigin, the Hong Kong Tourbillon watch brand, has always been a strong advocate for the Chinese culture. The brand brings together fine Chinese craftsmanship and precise Western tourbillon watchmaking techniques to create “The harmony of Dragon and Phoenix” series. The outcome is an everlasting art piece that will be keepsake for generations.

The 18K Gold Dragon

With the background of heaven and earth on the dial, the Dragon sails through the blue ocean. The immortal phoenix takes off under the sunset, forming a harmonious scene. The 18K Gold Dragon is created with reference to ancient palace sculpture in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty.

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The facial expressions, hair, claws and scales are meticulously crafted. The eyes of dragon are made of Burmese rubies which sparkle brilliantly. The dragon's body under the water as well as the ripples around are sculpted sophisticatedly, which gives rise to a vivid and lively looking dragon.

The flying Phoenix

At the center of the dial, a realistically carved phoenix is taking off to the sky, outlining a peaceful scene. The delicate feathers of the phoenix were carved finely and elegantly.

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In order to create a three dimensional view, multi-layered mother-of-pearl and precious metals are used to create the dial. The Phoenix is engraved on a layer which is 0.5mm above the dial. The vivid sculpture of phoenix flying in the sky fully demonstrated the fine craftsmanship.

The flaming pearl – displaying second

Another highlight of this series is“Long Tu Zhu”, the flaming pearl at 8 o'clock position. Ancient Chinese believes Dragon has been practicing for centuries in order to refine a pearl, the internal alchemy, in its body. The dragon will spit out the pearl occasionally in order to absorb energy from the nature. Memorigin recreates this legend by using extremely refined craftsmanship to hollow out Akoya pearls from Japan, and fills the surrounding tubes with the world’s most powerful illuminating tritium gas (H₃). The tubes can sustain brightness for close to 40 years.

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The pearl rotates at a speed of 60s per cycle, complimenting with the rotation of the flying tourbillon with a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour at 6 o'clock position. The endless rotation of the pearl symbolizes eternity and fortune.

Tourbillon movement

The surface of the dome-shaped 2.5D sapphire glass enables one to appreciate the traditional sculptures and fine mechanical craftsmanship from both the front and side views. Memorigin overcome all challenges and reinvented the automatic tourbillon movement for “The harmony of Dragon and Phoenix” series. The automatic tourbillon movement provides 72 hours of power reserve, with frequency of 28,800 Oscillation/ Hour. Several parts of the movement were minimized to display a more spacious and spectacular view.



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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection
The harmony of Dragon and Phoenix Series

Reference  AT 0828

Dial
Skeletonized dial
Original design by MEMORIGIN®
Mother of pearl blue dial, gold hands
Unique sculpture 18K Gold Dragon & Phoenix, surrounded on the dial.
Diamond cut, applied blue indexes.  
• 6 Round diamonds indexes.
Case
Steel
Diameter:  42 mm
Thickness 14.3 mm
Crystal: Unique dome-shaped 2.5D sapphire crystal, with double-sided anti-reflective coating
Case back: Open, domed sapphire crystal with double-sided antireflective coating
Water resistance: 50 metres
Movement
Self-winding mechanical  
Manufacture Tourbillon
60-seconds flying tourbillon bi-axial
Power reserve: 72 h,
Frequency: 28.800 v/h (4 Hz)
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Power reserve, Tourbillon
Strap
Hand-stitched blue alligator leathe strap
Buckle: Folding buckle

Year: 2018
Price: incl. VAT  9'960 CHF

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Hong Kong maintenance hotline : +852 29760108
Hong Kong maintenance address:
Room 804, Chai Wan Industrial City Phase 1, 60 Wing Tai Road, Chai Wan, H.K.
China maintenance hotline : + 86 135 88269509
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 09:30 - 18:00, 14:00 - 18:00
Saturday : 09:30 - 13:00
Sunday : Closed
Email
Products enquiry and the after-sales service: info@memorigin.com
Cooperation opportunity: dealer@memorigin.com
Warranty service: warranty@memorigin.com

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VOUTILAINEN – Vingt-8 ‘217QRS’ Edition 2018

VOUTILAINEN – Current Vingt-8 ‘217QRS’ Platinum & White Gold Limited Edition - 2018

Voutilainen ‘217QRS’ Guilloché Enamel wristwatch

The Voutilainen 217QRS wristwatch perfectly encapsulates the philosophy of Kari Voutilainen. Its elegant and strong mechanism is housed in a stylish and elegant case.

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The in-house movement inspired from Vingt-8 is designed, built, fabricated, finished and assembled in its entirety in Voutilainen workshops. The design and philosophy of the movement combines respect for longevity and precision with classical watchmaking tradition.

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Retrograde date mechanism is unique construction entirely integrated in main plate. Setting the date cannot be easier to do by pressing the crown down. One press makes the date hand advance one day. Special mechanism is created for the return of the date hand from 31st to 1st. Date hand comes slowly back to 1. By doing this, mechanism will work surely avoiding bouncing once arriving at first day.

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The movement has a very large balance wheel manufactured in-house, allowing perfect regulation of the watch to within strict tolerances. To equip such an exceptional timepiece, a very rare and unique balance- spring system has been used. The exterior of the spring uses a typical Phillips overcoil,while the internal curve uses the little known Grossmann curve.

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The escapement makes the movement very special; this is the first watch to have two escapement wheels in such a configuration.  The escapement wheels give a direct impulse to the balance through the impulse roller/jewel. This escapement is extremely efficient and requires much less energy than traditional lever escapements, offering benefits in terms of longevity and stability in day-to-day use. The balance-wheel bridge is sublimely elegant, offering an unimpeded view of the escapement and balance.

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It also allows the enthusiast to admire the synchronized movements of the escapement wheels.

The watch is finished to the highest standards. 

The surfaces of pinions and wheels are completely flat and highly polished to within exceptionally uniform tolerances. All finishing work on the main plate and bridges is made by hand to achieve the highest possible levels of surface finish. Screws and all steel parts are finished and polished by hand.

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Technical Characteristics

Categories: Current Collection, Timepieces

Reference 217QRS

Case

• White Gold

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• Platinum  

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• Rose Gold

- Unique case design
Sapphire glasses front and back, anti reflection treatment on both sides
Waterproofness 30 m
Size ø 39 mm
Thickness 11.5 mm
Movement
Manual-winding mechanical
- In-house movement.
Design, construction, fabrication, finishing and assembly in Voutilainen workshops.
- 30mm x 5.60mm movement
- New escapement, with two escapement wheels, direct impulse.
- Main plate and bridges manufactured from German silver.
- Wheels manufactured from rose gold.
- 39 jewels
- Integrated retrograde date mecanism
- Power reserve: 65 h
- Free sprung balance wheel with rose gold timing weights
- 18.000 variations / hours
Balance diameter 13.60mm with Breguet/Grossmann balance spiral
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds,
Date quantième rétrograde
Dial
Engine-turned silver dial with gold applied numerals and gold hands
Strap
Hand sewn crocodile strap with 18-carat gold buckle
Additionals
All design, manufacturing, construction, fabrication, hand finishing and assembly in the Voutilainen workshop.
- Total series of 30 watches: 10 platinum, 10 white gold, 10 rose gold

Year 2018
Price incl. VAT   118'000 CHF


Limited to 10 unique piece.

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Kari Voutilainen
Voutilainen Horlogerie d’Art
Comblémine 2
2112 Môtiers | Switzerland
Tél +41 32 861 4832
Fax +41 32 861 4833
voutilainen@voutilainen.ch
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