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Salon Belles Montres 2009: Thomas Prescher and the Double Axis Tourbillon
Thomas gave us the honor of being present at the Salon Belles Montres
in 2009 for the first time, so I couldn't miss this opportunity.
Thomas was made famous by the presentation of his Trilogy based on the theme
of the Tourbillon at the Basel Fair in 2009: three Tourbillon watches were
presented with a single axis, double and triple axis. Besides the always
aesthetically appealing choice of a flying Tourbillon, the Trilogy put
forward the impact of using different systems of axes on the revolution of
the Tourbillon.
The surprise was that Thomas came to Paris not only with his latest creations but also with the watches of the Trilogy.
I wished to see closer the Double Axis Tourbillon.
This is perhaps for me the most beautiful of the Trilogy. Of course, the Triple Axis is more complex. But a sense of poetry emerges from the watch thanks to the contrast between the
particular revolution of the Tourbillon and the the cushion shape case (diameter: 43mm).
No need to waste our time looking for a loud decoration: the watch is a rare austerity. The triangular guilloche silver dial, the time and small seconds registers and the very simple plaque on which is inscribed the name of the creator, all contribute to increase sobriety. But this simplicity is there to enhance the flying Tourbillon.
No need to waste our time looking for a loud decoration: the watch is a rare austerity. The triangular guilloche silver dial, the time and small seconds registers and the very simple plaque on which is inscribed the name of the creator, all contribute to increase sobriety. But this simplicity is there to enhance the flying Tourbillon.
Our eyes are immediately attracted by its way of moving because that is the impression it gives: it seems to float in space.
Each axis makes one complete revolution per minute. Given the presence of the second axis, we need a height greater than 12mm for the Tourbillon to rotate (the balance diameter being about 10mm), the cage having a diameter of more than 13mm.
Each axis makes one complete revolution per minute. Given the presence of the second axis, we need a height greater than 12mm for the Tourbillon to rotate (the balance diameter being about 10mm), the cage having a diameter of more than 13mm.
Another feature of the Tourbillon by Thomas Prescher: the presence of a constant force in the cage on the first axis. The energy of the two barrels
is released on a sequenced way thanks to two pins that lock the pallet wheel
(An improvement of the constant force system of Henry Jeanneret).
The caliber consists of 279 parts, has a frequency of 3 Hz and a power reserve of 40 hours.
On the back of the watch,
decoration contrasts with the one of the dial: we have the feeling that the plate
(which is gold plated brass) is covered with crumpled gold paper .
When we put the watch on the wrist, immediately the charm of the Tourbillon begins and hypnotizes our eyes. It emerges from the watch a great sense of balance. Moreover, this feeling is present in each watch of the Tryptique despite the different case shapes. The trick for Thomas to preserve this balance was to change the distance between the lugs for each watch.
It was a real pleasure to meet Thomas Prescher. The 3 watches of the Trypique are there to remind us that when approached and achieved with skill and innovation, the Tourbillon complication is pure magic.
Fr.Xavier
PS: to make the Trilogy complete:
The single Axis Tourbillon:
When we put the watch on the wrist, immediately the charm of the Tourbillon begins and hypnotizes our eyes. It emerges from the watch a great sense of balance. Moreover, this feeling is present in each watch of the Tryptique despite the different case shapes. The trick for Thomas to preserve this balance was to change the distance between the lugs for each watch.
It was a real pleasure to meet Thomas Prescher. The 3 watches of the Trypique are there to remind us that when approached and achieved with skill and innovation, the Tourbillon complication is pure magic.
Fr.Xavier
PS: to make the Trilogy complete:
The single Axis Tourbillon:
And the Triple Axis Tourbillon:
This message has been edited by foversta on 2009-12-08 12:59:00
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