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The Tourbillon Skeleton is encased in a 40mm Streamliner case, acknowledged for its lugless, cushion-like form. Its design, whereas loosely octagonal, options flowing strains that differentiate it from different watches with comparable eight-sided configurations. The absence of conventional lugs offers the case a streamlined, compact really feel, guaranteeing it sits comfortably on the wrist, additional complemented by the bracelet’s design.
The facet of the watch incorporates a slender cavity with a outstanding brushed end, including depth and complexity to its look. The case is a showcase of meticulous craftsmanship, that includes radial brushing on the highest, a large polished bevel, and a transition again to a brushed end on the cavity, with a mirror polish on the case again. The case’s complete peak, together with a sapphire crystal, is 12.1mm, accentuating its sturdy presence.
The built-in bracelet is integral to the case design and deserves particular point out. The Streamliner bracelet, designed with slender hyperlinks intently set collectively, conforms gracefully to the wrist. This design ensures the bracelet suits snugly, adapting seamlessly to any wrist form. Each hyperlink is completed with vertical brushing, matching the case’s brushed components, whereas the edges of every hyperlink show a excessive polish that catches the sunshine, including a dynamic play between the polished and brushed surfaces because the bracelet strikes.
The dial of the Tourbillon Skeleton is open-worked and harmonizes completely with the general design of the case and bracelet. It incorporates a monochrome palette with an anthracite end on the principle plate and bridges, highlighted by brushed surfaces and diamond-polished bevels. This design continues the Streamliner’s glossy aesthetic, enhanced by touches of crimson gold. Red gold-plated faceted baton indices are strategically positioned above the dial’s three-dimensional construction, secured at one finish solely, with a double index at 12 o’clock and an deliberately absent index at 6 o’clock, making house for the one-minute flying tourbillon with its skeletonized bridge.
The central hour and minute arms are plated in crimson gold and incorporate Globolight inserts, offering a stark distinction towards the gray background. Additionally, a completely skeletonized gold oscillating weight casts a fragile shadow from beneath, including depth to the dial. A barely domed sapphire crystal atop the dial introduces a refined distortion that enriches the viewing expertise, capturing the reflection of the decrease a part of the tourbillon’s cage at 6 o’clock.
While the motion powering the Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton was not initially designed as open-worked, H. Moser & Cie has masterfully modified an current caliber to attain this spectacular consequence. The HMC 814 self-winding caliber, developed from the HMC 804, now offered in a completely skeletonized model, helps a sturdy 72-hour energy reserve and operates with a bidirectional pawl winding system. Running at 21,600 vibrations per hour, the HMC 814 consists of 167 parts, together with 28 jewels.
