The Louis Moinet world tour continues! Its new concept of unique “Treasures of the World” models now takes us to Australia. In association with Daniel Haas, world-famous specialist and artisan in the field of precious stones, Jean-Marie Schaller travelled the globe looking for the finest gems. They now offer a journey to the land of wallabies with the Vertalis Tourbillon Australian Opal watch featuring a dial adorned with the famous stone with its fiery colours and iridescent sparkle. Sourced directly from the Olympic mine, this ultra-rare crystal opal boasts some truly extraordinary reflections. Presented in a white gold case with a bezel set with 56 baguette-cut diamonds, this one-of-a-kind model associates the distinctive vibration of opal with the mechanical beauty of the tourbillon. An outstanding exclusive model from Louis Moinet.
SPECIFICATIONS
CASE
18K white gold, composed of 50 parts, original Louis Moinet® design, 47 mm
Bezel and horns set with 56 Top Wesselton VVS baguette-cut diamonds (3.46 cts)
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal on both sides, front and back
Engraved caseback
Water-resistant to 30 m / 3 ATM
DIAL
Australian opal
Tourbillon carriage at 6 o’clock (1 rotation/minute)
MOVEMENT
Mechanical hand-wound, exclusive tourbillon, 3 Hz, 14 ½ lines, 19 jewels, 21,600 vib/h, lateral lever escapement, winding mechanism with “octopus” spring visible on the caseback, 72-hour power reserve, “Côtes du Jura” finish
FUNCTIONS
Hours and minutes
BRACELET/STRAP
Hand-sewn Louisiana alligator with 18K white gold folding clasp