HARRY WINSTON Histoire de Tourbillon 3
No machine on Earth
demonstrates time quite like the tourbillon. Indeed it could be the most
sophisticated physical depiction of an abstract notion ever developed by man.
This hypnotic, rotating and oscillating mechanical world reveals multiple
facets of time: its unfailing regularity, its intricacy, its inevitability and
a culture of time measurement as old as humanity.
In its Histoire de Tourbillon collection, Harry
Winston recognizes the tourbillon as a medium of artistic expression unique in
scope, depth and subject — a work of art that shows you not only the time, but
the nature of time itself. Mathematicians, engineers, craftsmen, philosophers
and designers combine to challenge the laws of physics by creating a mechanical
dance that unveils time’s tantalizing secrets. The third series in Harry
Winston’s exploration of the tourbillon choreographs two rotating escapements
that guide the time unscathed through the pitfalls of gravity.
Three tourbillons are in
action, each rotating at different speeds to perform distinct gravity-defying
functions. Two of them are nested one inside the other to rotate the fourth
dimension of time through the three dimensions of space. In this bi-axial
tourbillon, one tourbillon carriage rotates every 40 seconds within a second
carriage going around in 120 seconds on an axis perpendicular to the first.
This ensures that the vibrating balance moves through every possible plane in
relation to the field of gravity to average out positional errors.
The third tourbillon
carriage rotates a separate balance on a single axis in the conventional way,
but at the relatively high speed of one revolution every 36 seconds. This
tourbillon is most effective when the watch is in a vertical position, and by
rotating the balance quickly it minimizes its exposure to the effects of
gravity. For even greater precision, the two regulating systems are connected
through a differential gear that gives an average of their two rates.
Uniting three
tourbillions and two escapements with different properties in terms of mass,
rotational velocity and inertia proved to be a delicate exercise in the balance
of power. For example, the double tourbillon system has to be made as light as
possible using titanium and aluminum alloys so that it does not consume a
disproportionate amount of power at the expense of the single tourbillon.
The watchcase,
engineered to display the tourbillon systems to their best advantage, is unlike
any other. The complex architecture is constructed of 77 parts in white gold
and non-reflecting sapphire crystals with the caseband and lugs in Zalium®,
a hard and ultra-light zirconium alloy. Developed for use in jet engines, its
non-allergenic properties and extreme resistance to corrosion make it ideal for
watchcases.
The fluid outlines of
the tourbillon housing in polished white gold contrast sharply with the
rectangular rigidity of the lower case displaying the indications. Even the
Harry Winston triple-arch motifs on the lugs have been squared off. Lustrous
finishes — surfaces brushed to a silky texture, gleaming chamfers and the matt
battleship grey of the Zalium® — set off the bold outlines of this
extraordinary architecture.
The hours and minutes
are shown on discs rotating against their respective markers, and the seconds
on a scale around the bi-axial tourbillon. Harry Winston shows off its flair
with gemstones by using sapphires and citrines to indicate the power reserve.
Eleven color-graded blue sapphires from dark to pale show the power left in the
mainspring. The markers for the hours and minutes are color-matched with the
gemstones. When the six yellow citrines appear against the marker, it’s time to
wind up the watch.
Only 20 of each
tourbillon artwork in the Histoire de
Tourbillon collection are produced. Each model takes the evolution of this
fascinating machine a step further to reveal more of the secret workings of
time.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Name Histoire de
Tourbillon 3
Reference 500/MMTWZL.K
Movement Mechanical
hand-wound movement, 479 components
Type Double
tourbillon (bi-axial): one carriage
rotating every 40 seconds within a second carriage spinning in 120 seconds on a
perpendicular axis
Tourbillon (mono-axial): rotating on a single axis
every 36 seconds
Power reserve 50
hours
Decorations Hand-polished chamfers
Circular graining
Shotpeening
Functions Hours and minutes
Small seconds
Power-reserve indicator
Case
Material Polished
and satin-brushed 18K white
gold
Satin-brushed caseband in
Zalium®
Crystal 5
non-reflecting sapphire crystals
Crown 18K
white gold and rubber with HW engraving
Size 65 x 45.9 mm
Water resistance 30 meters
Dial Black Opaline
Circular
satin-brushed hours and minutes discs
Small
seconds disc on the bi-axial tourbillon
Power reserve indicated by 11 sapphires
and 6 citrines
Strap Hand-sewn
black alligator leather
Buckle
Type Double-pin buckle
Material Polished
18K white gold
Collection Histoire de Tourbillon
| 毫 無疑問Harry Winston在2009年推出的Histoire de Tourbillon陀飛輪極具遠見， 而這系列現今亦已進入第三階段。建議限量版20份，Histoire de Tourbillon III 的錶殼是以白金與鋯合金(Zalium) 製成， 陀飛輪懸浮於半空，如迷宮的眼睛以 極高效率不斷旋轉，並營造出立體透視效果。在錶盤上，轉盤的三個開口是完全獨立的，但卻密切相關。上午9點鐘的雙軸陀飛輪具有兩個同心旋轉框架，金屬浮動 外框每120秒轉動一圈，而內框則每40秒轉動一圈，無上表橋的陀飛輪懸浮於半空，營造出立體透視效果。6點鐘位置，單軸陀飛輪以36秒轉速旋轉。顯示偏 離中心小時和分鐘由兩個旋轉盤顯示，而秒則定期傳遞。錶盤的第三區域設有由藍寶石和黃水晶鋪設的碟片以顯動力儲存指示。極具精密架構和前衛的設計，時間已 擴寬至每個最微细的層面。 | ||||||||||
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