Jurassic Tourbillon
Jurassic Tourbillon sees the worlds of horology and palaeontology come together to produce a stunning timepiece with a uniquely radiant dial made of authentic fossilised dinosaur bone.
This bone was found in western North America and is believed to be 150 million years old, deriving from a herbivorous species such as the diplodocus, a common sauropod during the late Jurassic Period.
The dinosaur bone has been delicately cut and meticulously crafted by hand to preserve its truly exceptional russet colour and veining that throw into sharp relief the central hour and minute hands, hour markers, tourbillon at 6 o’clock and visible main spring at 12 o’clock.
The dinosaur bone dial is spectacularly complemented by the bezel and lugs which are set with 56 scintillating Top Wesselton VVS baguette diamonds that total 3.46 carats.
Turning over Jurassic Tourbillon reveals the ‘octopus spring’ of the winding and setting mechanism through the display-back, effectively three springs in one – pull-out piece spring, lever spring and click spring.
This remarkable timepiece is completed by a wonderfully distinctive strap made of genuine stingray.
The first Jurassic Tourbillon – part a limited edition of 12 pieces – was showcased through one of the nine portals of Louis Moinet’s Time Explorator.
Technical Specifications
Jurassic Tourbillon is a stunning timepiece with a uniquely radiant dial made of authentic fossilised dinosaur bone. It is available in a limited edition of 12 pieces.
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Features and Indications
Dial crafted from genuine dinosaur bone
Bezel and lugs set with 56 Top Wesselton VVS baguette diamonds (3.46 cts)
Highly visible main spring
Superbly-polished and hand-bevelled vertical bridge
Tourbillon
Display-back octopus spring
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Dial and Hands
Dial crafted from genuine dinosaur bone
Central hands mark hours and minutes
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Movement and Finishing
Exclusive tourbillon movement
Winding: Hand-winding
Oscillations: 21,600 vph
Frequency: 3 Hz
Lines: 14 ½
Power reserve: 72 hours
Jewels: 19
Escapement: Side lever
Tourbillon carriage: 1 rotation per minute
Escapement: Side lever
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Case and Strap
Case: Original design by Louis Moinet, made up of 50 parts
Material: 18kt white gold
Bezel and lugs: Set with 56 Top Wesselton VVS baguette diamonds (3.46 cts)
Case diameter: 47 mm
Water resistance: 30m
Caseback: Secured with 6 screws, engraved with individual number and Louis Moinet markings
Crystals: Two sapphire crystals with anti-reflective treatment
Strap: Genuine stingray galuchat
Buckle: 18k white gold folding clasp, original Louis Moinet design
Diamond-set bezel and lugs
Tourbillon
Dinosaur bone dial