News Greubel Forsey/Van Cleef & Arpels
Greubel Forsey
“Grande Sonnerie”
Greubel Forsey has unveiled the most complex Grande Sonnerie that is equipped with a chime that sounds every hour on the hour, as well as telling the current time. A long-coil cathedral chime and a manual movement are housed in the large case. A tourbillon escapement, at which Greubel Forsey excels, can be found at the 8 o’clock position. Since the acoustic mechanism has a dedicated spring, the repeater can be activated by pressing the crown and push button below.
Case: Diameter 43.5mm, Titanium, Water resistant 3 ATM / Movement: Cal.GF10 Manual (85 jewels, Frequency 21,600 vph, Power reserve 72 hours) / Estimated price 144,720,000 yen
Van Cleef & Arpels
“Lady Arpels Papillon Automate”
Van Cleef & Arpels introduced the Papillon Automate with the 9 o'clock position adorned by a butterfly that flutters unpredictably. The case also encloses a time indicator with two hands, and enamel decorations produced by applying various techniques. The butterfly’s unpredictable wing movement, facilitated by a dedicated barrel, can be activated manually with the push button at the 8 o'clock position.
Case: Diameter 40 mm, 18KWG, Water resistant 3 ATM, See-through case back / Movement: Cal.Q020 with a random automaton (72 jewels, Frequency 28,800 vph, Power reserve 36 hours) / Estimated price 34,992,000 yen
July 18, 2017
