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Verdict 46mm DOUBLE TOURBILLON WITH BLUE SAPPHIRE DIAL
Fine watchmaking’s latest highlights
The metallic
sapphire dial was first unveiled by Hysek in 2003, but it’s still a relatively
new feature in the world of haute horlogerie. This iridescent treatment, when applied to a
sapphire crystal dial, will create a tint producing virtually any hue of highlights
imaginable, resulting in a cast of subtle color variations for the movement it
houses. By pushing the boundaries of this metallizing sapphire technique,
Hysek expands its creative universe with the new Verdict Double Tourbillon with
Blue Sapphire Dial.
AN UNPRECEDENTED DEVELOPMENT
Back in 2003, Hysek created a sensation with the
X-Ray tourbillon, closely followed by the XX-Ray double tourbillon. These
pioneering models opened up a unique path alongside traditional sapphire backs,
offering a sapphire glass placed on the dial side, complete with a metallic color
treatment.
Twelve years later, the fruit of the
manufacture’s ongoing research has emerged: the Verdict Double Tourbillon,
featuring a blue sapphire dial. Hysek worked for two years on a new process, to
give the dials a more pervasive color and add matching highlights to complement
the dominant colors. The Verdict Double Tourbillon with its blue sapphire dial
is the embodiment of this research, boasting a color range that is now richer
and deeper than ever before.
DISTINCTLY ILLUMINATING
The choice of this
particular timepiece to benefit from the new treatment was anything but random.
On the dial side, the manufacture movement of the watch is revealed in its
entirety. Apart from the two tourbillons, the whole upper side of the timepiece
is enveloped by the new iridescent sapphire, gracing it with yellow, blue and
orange highlights. Together, they enliven every detail of the manufacture’s
caliber, carrying the light to the depths of the workings, the polished angles
of each bridge, and along every line of the Rose des Vents pattern.
ABOUT THE VERDICT DOUBLE TOURBILLON
TWICE AS PRECISE AS A TRADITIONAL MOVEMENT
The 46 mm Verdict
Double Tourbillon reflects the Hysek Manufacture’s specific knowhow, blending
watchmaking and creative audacity. Designed, produced and assembled by Hysek’s master
watchmakers, the double tourbillon has more than 331 parts. Independent from
each other, both tourbillons are, however, joined together by a central
differential, which distributes force evenly to each of the two balances. This
mechanism allows regulation of the tourbillons’ speed, and hence the movement’s
rate becomes the average of the rate of each tourbillon. In other words, the twin
tourbillons double the accuracy of the caliber.
DOUBLE TOURBILLON, DOUBLE MICRO-ROTOR
To go with its double
tourbillon, Hysek added to its movement a double micro-rotor in rose gold and
platinum. Smaller than a standard rotor and coupled by a single ceramic
ball-bearing, avoiding lubrication of the movement, Hysek’s emblematic
mechanism actually maximizes the visibility of the movement while boosting its
winding power.
With further attention to detail, Hysek has endowed
the caliber with hand finishings similar to Poinçon de Genève, including a Rose
des Vents pattern on the plate.
Following the inaugural and exclusive edition of
eight pieces in 18k rose gold, the Verdict Double Tourbillon is now available in
Grade 5 titanium. The sapphire crystal dial and its unpredictable shades offer
a pleasing contrast to the interplay of polished and satin-brushed finishes on
the case. Hysek’s final touch to complete the overall effect is an opening at
one o’clock, providing an easy view of the date.
As for the first
edition, just eight of these 46 mm Verdict Double Tourbillon watches are being
made in Grade 5 titanium.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MOVEMENT
The Hysek HW06
caliber has been designed, produced and assembled in-house.
The movement features the
first-ever automatic double tourbillon:
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Independent of each other, both tourbillons are
coupled by a central differential, which distributes force evenly to each of
the two balances.
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This differential thus regulates the speed of each
tourbillon.
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The accuracy of the double tourbillon is doubled as a result of the movement’s rate being the
average of the rate of each tourbillon.
The double
micro-rotor is Hysek’s signature on its automatic calibers.
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Hysek’s double micro-rotor is made of two small oscillating
weights. The first one, in 22k
rose gold, is placed on the dial side, while the second one, on the back of the
movement, is crafted in platinum, a precious and heavy metal chosen for its increased
winding potential.
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Both micro-rotors are coupled by a single ceramic
ball-bearing, avoiding lubrication thus improving long term performance.
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One of the key advantages of the double micro-rotor is
esthetic. Indeed, it does not obstruct half of the movement, like standard
rotors do, but does offer the chance to discover the movement's peerless fine
finishing.
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With an autonomy of 45 +/- two
hours, the double tourbillon can be fully wound in less than three hours.
The date is
displayed at one o’clock and can be adjusted by a push button positioned at two
o’clock.
In its
department dedicated solely to movement decoration, Hysek’s HW06 caliber is
finished according to the highest haute horlogerie
standards. Using a mix of traditional techniques and modern methods, Hysek’s craftsmen
have given to this movement a contemporary look, combining the brand’s hallmark
Rose des vents compass rose finish on the dial side with a more classical Côte
de Genève decoration visible through the sapphire case back.
The HW06 is made of 331
components and 44 jewels.
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