Ian Skellern
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It is a flying tourbillon Magnus
Apr 12, 2011,22:07 PM
Bernhard Lederer originally planned to develop a normal tourbillon supported by bridges top and bottom, but then realised that a flying tourbillon construction would allow him to lighten the tourbillon cage much more (important with the added mass of the word VOSTOK in the cage).
As the sweeping bridge was a key design element, Lederer kept it - though technically it is not necessary - and uses it for shock protection. We I asked Bernhard Lederer about it he replied, " The forces that go through a tourbillon cage are rathe rlarge If you bear the tourbillon above and below you have to make the cage strong to resist these forces. In a flying tourbillon the function of the cage is reduced to bearing the upper stone of the balance staff and to carry the fixing point of the hairspring. That's all. No forces passing through the cage. Therefore possible to make it ultra-sceletonized."
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The Gagarin Tourbillon by Bernhard Lederer, first pictures!
By: DonCorson : April 11th, 2011-11:14
Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarins historic flight, the first human to fly in space. Yuri Gagarin flew once around the planet in 108 minutes. In Bernard Lederers Gagarin Tourbillon the tourbillon makes a trip around the dial on just these 1...
Tourbillon Gagarin
By: watchman9656 : April 11th, 2011-11:39
What a great watch, superb and really unique, I'd love to buy one , lovely details and perfect cas size. Congratulations to designer and engineer
too cool!
By: donizetti : April 11th, 2011-12:54
What a fun watch! Best Andreas
A very out of this world timepiece...
By: patrick_y : April 11th, 2011-16:54
Very unique design, magnifying glass design is out of this world, 108 minutes tourbillon is especially interesting. Overall a very unique timepiece, looking forward to seeing this timepiece in person! Thanks for the introduction Don!
Amazing watch
By: aditedja : April 11th, 2011-20:06
i always like watch produce by blu
+1.
By: VMM : April 19th, 2011-10:08
Fascinating, one explanation please...
By: Ornatus-Mundi : April 12th, 2011-00:54
how is this a flying tourbillon? It looks supported on two sides of the cage... Very intriguing and original piece. Best, Magnus
yes and no...
By: DonCorson : April 12th, 2011-08:37
The tourbillon is actually built as a flying tourbillon, the pictures of the cage were taken of a tourbillon that was working as I took the pictures. As you see it is flying. In the watch, however, there is an upper bearing which is technically not necess...
Flying or not
By: Uhrenkarl : April 12th, 2011-12:45
It is a flying one. The big bridge is a part of the whole design remembering the GAGARIN monument. The function in the watch is somewhat like a shockabsorber not a bridge keeping the tourbillon (You would see the pin and an incablocksystem) regards Uhrenk...
Well, I am confused now...
By: Ornatus-Mundi : April 12th, 2011-18:15
Hello Uhrenkarl thanks for your reply but: 1.) Pin: I see a pin on the top part of the tourbillon cage, and a corresponding jewel on the 'Gargarin' bridge: 2.) Incablock system : The existence of a shock absorber has nothing to do with the question whethe...
The watch is confusing
By: Mostel : April 12th, 2011-19:15
That is central to its charm. Whether the confusion leads to love....
It is a flying tourbillon Magnus
By: Ian Skellern : April 12th, 2011-22:07
Bernhard Lederer originally planned to develop a normal tourbillon supported by bridges top and bottom, but then realised that a flying tourbillon construction would allow him to lighten the tourbillon cage much more (important with the added mass of the ...
Actually - very very nice indeed. Not my taste, but very nicely
By: 219 : April 12th, 2011-05:17
done. Note how the tourbillon bridge is designed around the 'Memorial to Space Flight' in Moscow: How cool and fitting as a tribute. A great deal of thought has gone into the timing and design of the watch by Bernhard Lederer. Great photos too Don. Thanks...
Looks great...
By: Andy : April 12th, 2011-07:43
but I don't like the magnifying glass over the dial. I'm also surprised there hasn't been more made from this occasion..! Great report and fantastic pictures, Yours, Andy.
Very nice creation.
By: VMM : April 19th, 2011-10:13
It looks like a HQ product, it is not my kind of watch, but I have to say "chapeau" to the idea and developement of this fantastic creation. Congratulations. Thanks for the great review. Vte
