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Genghis Khan
The first ever Westminster Carillon Tourbillon Jaquemarts Minute
Repeater
The
visible one minute Tourbillon is integrated into the black onyx
watch dial. The Tourbillon bridge is the same shape as those used
on the Tourbillons James Pellaton produced for Ulysse Nardin at
the beginning of the 20th century. The well finished basic movement
with 36 jewels has a diameter of 27.60 mm and a height of 8.50 mm.
All movement parts are decorated, angled and finished by hand. The
Westminster has four gongs, each with a different tone (Mi-Do-Re-Sol).
When the repeater is activated, the hour sound is Sol and the minute
sound is Mi.
All four gongs sound in three different sequences for the quarters:
1st quarter: Mi-Do-Re-Sol
2nd quarter: Mi-Do-Re-Sol/Sol-Re-Mi-Do
3rd quarter: Mi-Do-Re-Sol/Sol-Re-Mi-Do/Mi-Do-Re-Sol
The
Jaquemarts
The figures on the black onyx dial are hand-carved in 18 ct gold.
The movements of the Jaquemarts are synchronized with the sound
of the gongs. The movements of one of the sabre fenders on the left
side are synchronized with the gong sounding the hours, while the
movement of the horse rider with his spear thrusting into a ring
indicates the minutes. All Jaquemarts, including the musician, are
animated to move with the sounding of the quarters. The realization
of the Genghis Khan is an absolute highlight of art of traditional
mechanical watchmaking, both in technical as well as artistic skills.
The Genghis Khan will be produced over the next 6-8 years in a limited
edition of 30 pieces each in white and pink gold 18 ct.
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