After creating the movement AR1 and designing of his debut timepiece Steel Labyrinth, watchmaker
Rönkkö wanted to create a complication of his own for the beast wandering the maze, Minotaur.
The creation of Dual Moon Complication to show both the black moon and the full moon at the 12 o’clock
opening perfectly highlights the bi-polar animal vs. human characteristics of the Minotaur.
The dark Minotaur is a timepiece accompanying a customised swiss Soprod A10 movement in a
hardened IP black stainless steel 316L case with in-house Dual Moon Complication to indicate both black moon and full moon. The Minotaur´s moon phase depicts the labyrinth´s everlasting struggle between good and evil. The focal points of design are sharp faceted talismans of the dark and light sides of the Minotaur chasing each other around the dial. The winning aspect always rotates to the top indicating the current moon phase. The dark beastly Minotaur rises before black moon, cycling down to erect the light full moon Minotaur: once the son of King Minos called Asterion – the ruler of the stars.
The light full moon Minotaur talisman made of stainless steel represents the human characteristics of the creature. The black moon Minotaur talisman made of dark DLC coated stainless steel represents
the animal side. Both talismans have a total of 148 different facets in each. The Greek key, a classic ornament
surrounding the black DLC coated dial with Roman numerals and a labyrinthine structure derives many meanings in Greek art and architecture. The ornament is believed to be the simplified symbol of the
labyrinth, some say its a sign of eternity. In the dial the meander really cycles as the time goes by.
The profile of the bezel and the dial design remind of about the ancient architecture of the Greco-roman era.
The Black Edition of 5 pieces comes with two Minotaur moon phase talismans in the dial side; an additional talisman is in free-rotation at the middle of the labyrinthine rotor in an open case back coated with
clear sapphire glass. The dark Minotaur comes with a matte black strap of genuine alligator leather.
The subtle sign of watchmaker Rönkkö is engraved straight inside the sapphire crystal with high definition. The silent signature of the maker is only visible in certain angles.
“You will own my timepiece because of the creation itself, not because of the name on the dial.”
Each of the 5 exclusive handmade pieces of the dark Minotaur retails for 19 400 euros, excluding VAT.
• In-house Dual Moon Complication indicating the full moon and the black moon with hours and minutes
• Customised Swiss Soprod A10 movement
• Automatic wind
• 42 h power reserve
• 28 800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
• 25 jewels
• Movement diameter 25,6 mm
• Black DLC coated Minotaur talisman in free-rotation at the middle of the labyrinthine rotor
(rotor mass: 18 kt white gold) in an open case back
• Finishing of the movement: bottom side circular graining (perlage)
CASE
• Minotaur case design - diameter 42 mm and height 11.75 mm
• Hand finished, hardened IP black coated stainless steel 316L case
with satin finished surfaces and polished edges
• Dial side and back side straight sapphire crystal (with anti reflexive coating underside of crystal)
• Stainless steel crown with Rönkkö ® -signage
• Water-resistant to 3 ATM
DIAL
• Roman skeleton index with precise hours and minutes
• DLC coated dark rotating ornamental labyrinthine moon calendar with two Minotaur moon phase talismans
• Light full moon Minotaur talisman made of stainless steel
• Dark black moon Minotaur talisman made of dark DLC coated stainless steel
HANDS
• Hands made from stainless steel
BUCKLE
• Hardened IP black stainless steel buckle with satin finished surfaces
STRAP
• Genuine matt black alligator strap with embossed Rönkkö -signage
Guide for the settings of the moon phase.
I.
The Dual Moon Complication indicates the full moon and the black moon in the 12 o’clock opening. Both moon talismans will
rotate to stand upright in the 12 o’clock opening at their own time of the month. The Dual moon phase rotates anticlockwise:
the time between the full moon and the black moon in the 12 o’clock opening is half of 29,5 days. The whole moon cycle is
normally 29,5 days from full moon to full moon and black moon to black moon. Since the Dual moon phase works on
a 24 hour cycle, it´s important to follow these steps to make sure the moon phase changes in precision with the start of the new
day at midnight. During the period of two years, seven and a half months, the calendar deviates one day.
II.
Pull the crown out two positions to enter the time setting mode by hand. Turn the hands past 12 o’clock noon until you see
the light full moon talisman leap anticlockwise two times. After reaching this point, continue moving the hands
clockwise towards 12 o’clock midnight – any position between 10 and 14.
III.
Now setting of the moon phase so that the light full moon talisman is fully visible in the 12 o’clock opening.
To do this, push the crown one step into the case – fast adjustment mode – and turn the crown anticlockwise until
the light full moon talisman completely fits the opening in the dial at 12 o’clock.
IV.
Using lunar calendar of the year, count the number of days since the last full moon to your current date. Turn the crown so that
the full moon talisman leaps two times per day, two leaps for each day that has passed since the last full moon.
V.
Set the precise time in the normal manner by pulling the crown and then adjusting the hands. Important to keep in mind: since you
turned the hands past midnight, they are now in the AM period. If for instance the time is 8 PM, you must turn the hands past 12
noon, and then onwards to 8 o’clock. If you don’t do this, the moon phase will change 12 hours later than it should.
Finish the setup by pushing the crown into the case. In time, Minotaur will move on up.
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