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PERRELET - The Double Rotor available on iPhone

Come and discover the programme at your Apple Store in an amazing and fun way.






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Based on the principle of the Double Rotor, the Turbine and the Diamond Flower twirl with your telephone’s slightest movement.

Perrelet now offers you a programme for downloading onto your iPhone (or iTouch), featuring two of the Brand’s symbolic models.

While the men may well choose the now famous Turbine, the ladies will certainly prefer the elegant Diamond Flower.

Based on the principle of the Double Rotor, the Turbine and the Diamond Flower twirl with your telephone’s slightest movement. Thanks to its motion detectors, the effect is extremely realistic and the illusion is so lifelike, that you may want to wear your iPhone on your wrist, because the programme will serve as your clock. The two models with their various versions will display the actual time.

If you want to find out more about the Perrelet universe, you will be able to access some historical and technical information, as well as a direct link to the Brand.

PERRELET - The "Double Rotor"

The Perrelet Double rotor, a unique and atypical watchmaking speciality.





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Many brilliant minds were interested in researching the perpetual movement of a mechanism that, once set in motion, would continue to function indefinitely.

Abraham-Louis Perrelet had the idea of harnessing the energy produced by the natural movements of the person wearing the timekeeper and, in 1777, developed the first automatic watch in the history of watchmaking.

By placing the movement at the centre of their development projects, the Perrelet engineers developed what was to become one of the mechanisms especially typical of the watch industry, the “Double Rotor”.

The Perrelet calibre P-181 with automatic winding, completely exclusive, displays two rotors, one on the dial side and the other on the side of the movement. The combination of the 2 perfectly synchronised rotors feeds the going barrel. So the mechanism has a source of energy, which is continuous and amplified. The rotor situated on the dial side also enables a constant control of the good functioning of the watch.

Unique and atypical watchmaking speciality: the Perrelet Double rotor


The cases with their fluid, dynamic lines, in steel, gold or titanium, house refined dials that are readily legible and display an attractive central motif. The Double Rotor becomes mobile and turns on its own axis at the slightest movement. When worn on its owner’s arm, this special feature comes into its own.

Calibre P-181 can appear to be both technological or poetic, and sportive or classical, depending on which of the 4 families based on the Double Rotor is being considered.

The latest creation is the surprising and amusing Turbine. This is certainly the most dynamic interpretation of the Double Rotor, since the latter completely covers the dial. Consequently, the Turbine, whose design is protected, delights all observers, as it produces a spectacular optical effect, by means of a lower dial. An effect which, only on this model, is reinforced by the exceptional dissociation of
the 2 rotors.

In 2008, a bewitching collection called Diamond Flower was launched. An original marriage of refined watchmaking and the jewellery art, in which the Double Rotor was inspired by a finely sculpted lotus flower, set with precious stones, providing the unique charm of a sparkling technical refinement, of which every woman would like to be the instigator.

The Double Rotor Titanium is a little marvel, which features an innovating mix of materials borrowed from other industries. The case, in contrasting polished and satin-finished titanium, houses a carbon fibre dial, with luminescent numerals and an upper Double Rotor made of titanium. Full of character, this model appeals to sporting minds and technological enthusiasts.

Perrelet reserves a Classical collection for lovers of traditional timekeepers, highlighting the Double Rotor in all its sober elegance. The rotor swinging on the dial side, finely decorated and angled and of smaller proportions, ensures that the observer misses nothing of this special model’s beauty.

A subtle creation, whose mechanical qualities overcome all physical limitations. Without doubt, this speciality will give its fortunate owner the sensation of escaping the gravitational pull of everyday life.

PERRELET - Diamond Flower Prestige Edition

A plush atmosphere for discovering or rediscovering the Prestige Edition of the Diamond Flower collection.

 

The  "A 7002" From the Prestige Edition of the Diamond Flower collection

The Diamond Flower collection, thanks to its different versions, was awarded prizes on several occasions and voted Watch of the Year by the Swiss public in 2008. This feminine watch combines finesse and harmony, and for the first time, jewellery and watchmaking technology harmonise to give a rare and vibrant expression of time.

Based on its Double Rotor, a patented complication, the heirs of Perrelet dared to create an audacious setting. Diamonds, rubies, sapphires or emeralds go beyond the simple transformation of a watch with feminine jewels. The visible rotor on the dial, sculpted for the occasion with lotus flowers, is linked and perfectly synchronised with the oscillating weight and supplies additional energy to the winding mechanism. Every woman thus animates her watch by her own movements.

Among the different versions proposed, there are several exclusive treasures that only certain initiates will be familiar with. A Prestige Edition with 7 interpretations, which are completely exceptional.

The jeweller’s craft is an art, and as with a jewellery arrangement, the setting of the dial, the bezel and the lugs endows each of its works with its own character. Rubies reflect passion, emeralds denote hope, sapphires represent the infinite skies and ocean and diamonds and baguette diamonds stand for eternity. This panoply of contrasts accompanies passionate women with a rare elegance. Visual appeal and its emotional impact will bring the subtle touch of refinement, which will seduce the women who are searching for exclusivity.

The spirit of this collection is on the move, as Perrelet will be presenting a preview of a new Diamond Flower duo in black and white ceramic at the next Basel Fair, from 18 to 25 of March next.

Epicureans take note!

DIAMOND FLOWER PRESTIGE EDITION

 

"A7002" 

Movement
Automatic P-181 Double Rotor, Perrelet exclusivity
especially decorated “Perrelet” tapestry’

Power Reserve
40 hours

Vibrations per hour
28’800 (4Hz)

Rubies
21

Case
Ø 38 mm
Case material Rose gold (4N) 18 carats, bezel, lugs and sides with diamonds
Anti-glare sapphire (front & back)

Water resistance
5 ATM
Setting 593 diamonds VS1, TW (3.41 cts)

Dial
Chocolate mother-of-pearl with diamonds

Bracelet
Chocolate croco
Stainless steel deployment buckle with rose fold (4N) cap

 

"A7007"

Movement
Automatic P-181 Double Rotor, Perrelet exclusivity
especially decorated “Perrelet” tapestry’

Power Reserve
40 hours

Vibrations per hour
28’800 (4Hz)

Rubies
21

Case
Ø 38 mm
Case material White gold, bezel and lugs with diamonds
Anti-glare sapphire (front & back)

Water resistance
5 ATM

Setting
1045 diamonds VS1, TW (10.48 cts) including 88 baguettes
Dial Paved

Bracelet
White croco
Stainless steel deployment buckle

 

"A7005"

Movement
Automatic P-181 Double Rotor, Perrelet exclusivity
especially decorated “Perrelet” tapestry’

Power Reserve
40 hours

Vibrations per hour
28’800 (4Hz)

Rubies
21

Case
Ø 38 mm

Case
material White gold, bezel and lugs with rubies
Anti-glare sapphire (front & back)

Water resistance
5 ATM

Setting
238 rubies (2.43 cts)

Dial
Paved with 519 diamonds VS1, TW (1.4 ct)

Bracelet
Red crocro
Stainless steel deployment buckle

Perrelet-Turbine Titanium

The power of the turbine

The Perrelet Turbine watch Titanium with (DLC-treated titanium - Ref.: A1047/ 1

The world of aviation, with its technical fascination and wealth of adventurous heroes, has always been a source of passion prompting the dreams of mankind. A host of industrial sectors find their roots and their direction for development in this field, thanks especially to the constant progress made in aeronautics. Collaboration with watchmaking companies in the area of instruments for measuring was quite vital in the old days. The arrival of computerization in the cockpit, with its extreme precision, has meanwhile enabled amateurs of this sector to enjoy its instrumentation.

Perrelet, specialising in the creation of energy through movement since 1777, was impressed by the power of the propulsion of aeroplanes, generated by its key element, the gas turbine. Focusing on this external component, an ingenious rotating device exploiting the force of the air, Perrelet has established a clear connection with its double rotor and the launch of its new collection: TURBINE.

The new TURBINE models are exclusively equipped with the Perrelet P-181 automatic Double Rotor movement. The exceptional design of this collection could have come from the drawing board of a reactor engine designer or a state of the art technology research office. In fact, the TURBINE came to life from the drawings and technical research of our watchmaking engineers, who have defied the laws of gravity.

Profile of the watch Perrelet Titanium - Ref.: A5006/ 1

The double rotor, transformed for the occasion into a turbine fitted with 12 blades made of titanium, covers the whole of the dial and slips beneath an interior black raised area, showing luminous numbers. On the under dial, luminous markers accentuate the optical effect and make the impact of this model all the more sensational.

Respecting the specifications of a fuselage and its aerodynamics, the turbine is housed in a 44mm concave-shaped case, perfectly recreating the original appearance of the reactor. Even the crown, specially worked and integrated in the case, respects these perfect lines. Its functionality is assured by a latch which in the open position allows winding and resetting. On the reverse side, a sapphire crystal reveals the black lacquered bridges, angled and polished. The oscillating weight, whose design is particularly inspired by the aeronautical sector, exhibits the same quality of finish. A black rubber bracelet with its folding clasp completes the ensemble, ensuring its owner complete comfort. The TURBINE collection is available in plain titanium, DLC-treated titanium or in the noble material of 18ct pink gold.

According to Isaac Newton’s third law of physics, “For every action there is an equal, opposite reaction”. Fortunately, the TURBINE by Perrelet will not propel its owner into the air, but it will deserve his admiration, beyond any shadow of doubt.

Perrelet Turbine Titanium

Ref.: A5006/ 1

The Perrelet Turbine watch, Titanium - Ref.: A5006/ 1

Ref.	:	A5006/ 1 (Titanium)
Movement	:	Automatic P-181 Open-worked, black Perrelet rotor
Power reserve	:	42 hours
Frequency	:	28,800 (4Hz)
Rubies	:	21
Case	:	Ø 44mm
Case material	:	Titanium Anti-glare sapphire crystal (front & back)
Water-resistance	:	5 ATM
Dial	:	Black, white luminous numerals and indexes Titanium turbine Silver luminous stripes on under dial
Bracelet	:	Natural black rubber Titanium folding clasp

Perrelet Turbine DLC-treated titanium

Réf. : A 047/ 1 (DLC-treated titanium)*

The Perrelet Turbine watch, DLC-treated titanium, Red luminous stripes on under dial - Ref.: A1047/ 1

Ref.	:	A 1047/ 1 (DLC-treated titanium)*
Movement	:	Automatic P-181 Open-worked, black Perrelet rotor
Power	:	reserve 42 hours
Frequency	:	28,800 (4Hz)
Rubies	:	21
Case	:	Ø 44mm
Case material	:	Titanium Anti-glare sapphire crystal (front & back)
Water-resistance	:	5 ATM
Dial	:	Black, with black luminous numerals and indexes Titanium turbine Red luminous stripes on under dial
Bracelet	:	Natural black rubber DLC-treated folding titanium clasp

Perrelet Turbine DLC-treated titanium

Ref.: A 047/ 2 (DLC-treated titanium)*

The Perrelet Turbine watch, DLC-treated titanium, Black luminous stripes on under dial - Ref.: A1047/ 2

Ref.	:	A 1047/2 (DLC-treated titanium)*
Movement	:	Automatic P-181 Open-worked, black Perrelet rotor
Power reserve	:	42 hours
Frequency	:	28,800 (4Hz)
Rubies	:	21
Case	:	Ø 44mm
Case material	:	DLC-treated titanium Anti-glare sapphire crystal (front & back)
Water-resistance	:	5 ATM
Dial	:	Black, with black luminous numerals and indexes Titanium turbine Black luminous stripes on under dial
Bracelet	:	Natural black rubber DLC-treated folding titanium clasp

Perrelet Turbine Pink gold

Ref.: A 3021/1 (Pink gold)

Ref.	:	A 302 8/ 1 (Pink gold)
Movement	:	Automatic P-181 Open-worked, black Perrelet rotor
Power reserve	:	42 hours
Frequency	:	28,800 (4Hz)
Rubies	:	21
Case	:	Ø 44mm
Case material	:	Pink gold (4N) 18 carats Anti-glare sapphire crystal (front & back) Water-resistance 5 ATM
Dial	:	Black, with white luminous numerals and indexes Titanium turbine Silver luminous stripes on under dial
Bracelet	:	Natural black rubber Folding titanium buckle with pink gold clasp/td>

* DLC coating
The coating we are talking about is called “DIAMOND LIGHT COATING” or Diamond like Carbon and has a hardness of 4000 to 5000 HV (Vickers). It is an unscratchable diamond coating, which we can deposit on a titanium or steel surface (1700 HV). In comparison, a gold base would have a hardness of 150HV.

The technique consists of a diamond ionic bombardment in a clean room under vacuum. The DLC coating is a 1 micron thick deposition of carbon, and as you know, carbon becomes diamond (for information, diamond has a hardness of 10,000 HV), so it is hard and unscratchable, but only half as hard as diamond.

This coating has been used for 20 years in a lot of other domains, such as aeronautic and Formula 1 and recently in the high-end watch industry. Only a couple of brands are using this coating, because of its high price and technical production difficulties, involving a pigmentation process, oven treatment and final mat or shiny polishing.