Louis Moinet Brand
Louis Moinet Presents Its New Jules Verne Tourbillons
Luxferity, 22.11.2023
The JULES VERNE tourbillons constitute a trilogy of watchmaking gems, each of which takes you on a unique artistic journey.
The first in the series is the model named “TO THE MOON”, featuring a lunar meteorite of outstanding rarity.
The eight timepieces of the “MYSTERY ISLAND” feature a unique slice of celestial blue lapis lazuli on each dial.
The eight timepieces of the “UNDER THE SEA” feature a unique slice of opal with rainbow hues on each dial.
“The future owners can personalise their watch by choosing from one of eight
striking lapis lazuli stones. This will make that watch absolutely unique. For
the JULES VERNE “UNDER THE SEA” tourbillon, the dial becomes a canvas
upon which the mysterious, shimmering reflections of the opal merge with the
harmonious and regular lines of a traditional guilloché.”
Jean-Marie Schaller, Owner and Creative Director
One of a kind
The JULES VERNE tourbillons were designed to be personalised. At the centre of the dial is a space that allows the future owner to select a unique stone disc cut from either a lunar meteorite, an opal, or a lapis lazuli. Only eight discs of each material, handcrafted and revealing a unique pattern, will be offered.
Guilloché, an age-old mechanical art
The central disc of these JULES VERNE tourbillons will be set in a peripheral guilloché. This rigorous craft involves carefully producing enchanting motifs by engraving gentle grooves on a metallic surface. The guillocheur then applies a translucid varnish to the surface, which adds depth and brilliance to the decoration.
The priceless lunar meteorite
The JULES VERNE “TO THE MOON” tourbillon connects us to outer space thanks to its dial featuring the lunar meteorite. Eight individual fragments of this very rare material originating from the moon provide a unique option for making the watch one of a kind.
Gadamis 005, which specialists agree is one of the most beautiful meteorites ever to come from the moon, originated in a region explored by the crew of the Apollo 16 mission. Following a lunar impact, this fascinating bit of moon was propelled on a great cosmic adventure, ultimately landing in the Sahara Desert. The heart of the meteorite is very special, a marbled greyish white that recalls the mysterious beauty of the moon when seen with the naked eye on a clear night. The guilloché pattern surrounding the meteorite draws the eye by subtly playing with ambient light. It consists of regular arches coated in a green, translucid varnish.
Lapis lazuli’s infinite blue
JULES VERNE TOURBILLON “ MYSTERY ISLAND” ferries us to foreign shores using lapis lazuli. This stone, which has mystical overtones, is of an intense ultramarine blue and spangled with gold specks. It is an invitation to elope to some distant place.
The guilloché on the dial suggests rolling waves. It is coated with translucid orange varnish. It’s a colour combination that evokes the mystery and exoticism of a distant isle.
Magical opals
The “UNDER THE SEA” model, with its opal dial flashing rainbow hues, invites us to immerse ourselves into pelagic depths. This legendary stone is known for its mysterious, shimmering reflections that will inevitably fascinate the beholder.
Personalisation comes with the choice of eight dazzling opals that exhibit a range of colours, Caribbean blue, enchanting green, seductive red, and spiritual violet. The oceanic feel of the JULES VERNE tourbillon “UNDER THE SEA” is enhanced by the peripheral barleycorn guilloché coated with a royal blue translucid varnish.
HAUTE HORLOGERIE | The flying tourbillon
The JULES VERNE tourbillons feature an off-centre flying tourbillon that defies gravity in a startling and fascinating manner. The hand-wound mechanism has a double barrel spring. The system, known as volte-face, has one barrel mounted upside down over the other. They discharge their energy simultaneously, delivering a power reserve of ninety-six hours.
A red-gold case as the crowning glory
These outstanding works of art are framed by a 5N, 18-ct, red-gold case with a diameter of 40 millimetres and exhibiting flowing and taut lines. The domed sapphire crystal, itself an impressive technical feat, gives a full view of the tourbillon and many other fascinating details of the dial. As for the openworked lugs, they underscore the integration of the strap.
