Ulysse Nardin: Genghis Khan


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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