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Moss Agate & Rutilated Quartz Tourbillons
The Edward Piguet Moss Agate Tourbillon ref. 26049OR.OO.D088CR.01 features a unique skeleton movement mounted on a mainplate made of “moss agate”.
Moss agate is a semi-translucent mineral, commonly found in limestone & granite, which has natural greenish veining pattern inclusions.
The Edward Piguet Moss Agate Tourbillon is also distinguished by its two bridges with original geometry.
Echoing the green or brown marbles of the stone, Audemars Piguet has chosen plant-inspired forms.
These small sculptures carved from solid gold are decorated with high relief foliage made by hand.
The center bridge, it represents the stylized silhouette of a tree.
As for the tourbillon bridge, it unrolls a garland of interlacing with baroque accents.
Dimensions of the rose gold case: 28 x 41 mm
Manual winding Caliber 2862
Because of the irregular structure of moss agate, each “dial” or watch is completely unique.
credit: Breguetcamera (1-4 & 10-11), Antiquorum (5-8), Prestige Time (9) & Hong Kong Sheyao Group Co.,Limited (12-17)
As for the tourbillon bridge, it unrolls a garland of interlacing with baroque accents.
Dimensions of the rose gold case: 28 x 41 mm
Manual winding Caliber 2862
Because of the irregular structure of moss agate, each “dial” or watch is completely unique.
credit: Breguetcamera (1-4 & 10-11), Antiquorum (5-8), Prestige Time (9) & Hong Kong Sheyao Group Co.,Limited (12-17)
In the same spirit, Audemars Piguet also made a platinum variant with a rutilated quartz dial/plate, ref. 25924PT.OO.D002CR.01.
Rutilated quartz is a variety of quartz which contains acicular (needle-like) inclusions of rutile.
The geometry of the bridges is inspired by Galileo's pendulum.
credit: The Keystone & Science Museum Group
The readability of these dials doesn't seem to be optimal, but I find these timepieces quite fascinating.
What about you?
Best, Emmanuel
Moss Agate & Rutilated Quartz Tourbillons
The Edward Piguet Moss Agate Tourbillon ref. 26049OR.OO.D088CR.01 features a unique skeleton movement mounted on a mainplate made of “ moss agate ”. Moss agate is a semi-translucent mineral , commonly found in limestone & granite , which has natural green...
I understand your feeling. I've added a second version, but you might feel exactly the same about it
despite the scientific inspiration (Galileo).
Good point.
But the tourbillon, after all, is a complication focused on accuracy, not on aesthetic pleasure... 🤷🏽♂️ What I mean is that I still like the look of the watch, even if I understand your criticism. Best, Emmanuel
Tourbillon and pocket watch can increase accuracy
in a wristwatch it the duo often hampers it.
That's exactly why I like it !
A mustache inspired by the feet of Galileo's pendulum: I mean, how cool is that? Best, Emmanuel
That’s exactly the kind of mustache that comes to mind.
But, as I said, I personally like this mustache-like bridge on the watch.
I like them too, and also have a preference for the moss agate,
even if I find the moustache-galileo-pendulum bridge appealing too. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for your insight.
I had read that working with these minerals was very difficult. It makes these pieces all the more valuable. Best, Emmanuel
Oh, thank you so much for sharing yours!
I really like it a lot. If you have other photos, don't hesitate to share them with us: it will be a great pleasure. Such a valuable hidden gem... Best, Emmanuel
To my surprise, the moss agate version is available on eBay right now.
The asking price is about 82K CHF, but as the watch has been listed for a year I’m sure some negotiations can be had. Given that the list price of the Neo Frame to be 62K CHF, this price seems not unreasonable for a watch that is, and will always be in th...