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DonCorson's BaselWorld 2014 report highlights Romain Gauthier's Logical One, a timepiece celebrated for its innovative constant force mechanism and exquisite finishing. This article delves into the unique engineering that allows a traditional chain-and-fusee system to be adapted for a modern wristwatch, emphasizing its technical ingenuity and aesthetic appeal. DonCorson also introduces the Logical One Secret, a variant featuring an elaborate decorative cover, showcasing Gauthier's commitment to both mechanical mastery and artistic expression.
I must say that I love the finish of Roamin Gauthier watches which I had the pleasure to admire some years ago, during one of our gatherings. Espcecially the crowm located on the back, like a certain JLC Futurematic. Now, I still Wonder what is this new approach of the Constant Force. I see a chain, but that is not new... Best, Nicolas
really? A chacun ses goûts…
The standard chain-and-fusee style constant force mechanism has a multi-turn fusee that takes up much height. Gautier took the idea of the fusee and modified it to work with only one turn of the fusee so it takes up the minimum possible height for use in a wrist watch of a conventional thickness. Because it turns so little the forces are very high and there is a separate power gear train to do the multiplication up to the standard watch gear train. A very ingenious way to add a chain-and-fusee s
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