By ASHOK SOMAN
Geneva-based watch brand Frederique Constant has been steadily
gaining traction with collectors with their Heart Beat series of watches, where
the escapement is visible dial-side.
This year, they have raised the stakes with the Manufacture
Tourbillon, transitioning from the trendy movement burlesque of the Heart Beat
to a high complication. The silicium escapement wheel returns to essay a
prominent role in the CNC-machined tourbillon mechanism.
According to the
brand’s technical notes, they have achieved significant amplitude gains in
virtually every position (compared with other unnamed high-end tourbillons).
Cased in 18K rose gold, this watch is limited to 188 pieces – a number that
reflects the number of components used in the movement. It is also available in
an 18K white gold case.
www.frederique-constant.com
via Watch Tribune