The Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon Manufacture Mother of Pearl

The tourbillon has lengthy been one of many lengthy checklist of issues developed internally by Frederique Fixed, used as a stand-alone function and even paired with a perpetual calendar. And, in basic fashion for the model, usually with a worth that’s properly under the business common. A few years in the past, in step with its technique of streamlining the gathering and the designs, the model launched the Traditional Tourbillon Manufacture. Refined, compact, elegant and mechanically attention-grabbing, there was loads to like there. Since then, we’ve seen metal editions or a meteorite dial. Taking part in on the development for stone dials, Frédérique Fixed now launches an interesting restricted version with a mother-of-pearl dial and in a lightweight blue color.

Being on the higher-end aspect of the spectrum for the model, this new MoP Traditional Tourbillon Manufacture is housed in a case fabricated from polished white gold. As with different editions, it comes with pretty compact dimensions, with a restrained diameter of 39mm and a thickness slightly below 11mm. Sapphire crystals are discovered on either side, so as to admire the ballet of the tourbillon on the entrance and the elegantly adorned motion on the again.

The primary evolution for this new sequence is the dial. It’s introduced right here with the identical design as different aforementioned editions, which means smooth diamond-cut utilized hour markers and hand-polished arms with no lume – clearly a watch that performs on the dressy aspect. What makes it totally different is the bottom, which is made of sunshine grey-blue mother-of-pearl and will certainly convey a energetic look to the watch, contemplating the shimmering impact of MoP. The dial is in any other case dominated by the big one-minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock, paired with a small seconds hand.

Below the hood is the calibre FC-980-4, an in-house computerized base motion that’s been enhanced by the addition of a one-minute, 4Hz-beating tourbillon geared up with a silicon escape wheel and anchor to counteract magnetic fields and cut back the necessity for lubrication. The motion is wound by a central rotor and delivers a reasonably brief 38h energy reserve.

Worn on a lightweight blue alligator strap, closed by a folding clasp, this new Frederique Fixed Traditional Tourbillon Manufacture with mother-of-pearl dial is a restricted version of 36 items. It’s priced at CHF 34,995 together with taxes.

For extra particulars, please go to FrederiqueConstant.com.