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In a spirit very close to the original, American 1921 in 18K white gold reinterprets a model launched in 1921 specifically designed for the American market. It is distinguished by its diagonal reading, allowing the time to be read without turning the wrist, as well as by its crown boldly placed between 1 and 2 o’clock. Its manual winding movement offers a power reserve of nearly 3 days. Its case with a width of 36.50 millimeters lends itself as much to a fashionably stylish wrist as to an urban chic one.
Traditionnelle tourbillon retrograde date open face is the expression of an avant garde aesthetic. The 2162 R31 movement with its slate grey shade achieved by an NAC surface treatment is perfectly visible on both sides of the watch, and it highlights its mechanical power. The retrograde date display complemented by a tourbillon, gains depth in a functional and contemporary style. The demand for mechanical sophistication and the desire to share creative expertise are at the heart of this Traditionnelle tourbillon.
Traditionnelle tourbillon is as traditional as it can be but it is in fact a timeless piece. Endowed with a stepped round case and lugs, slender bezel and a fluted caseback, railway-type minute track, Dauphine-type hands, it is driven by the caliber 2160 self-winding movement. This movement, fitted with a power reserve of more than 3 days, is equipped with a 22K gold peripheral mass revealing the entire movement through the openworked caseback.
The Patrimony collection is the epitome of stylistic pureness. Reflecting a minimalist approach striking a beautiful balance between taut lines and curves, it asserts its personality radiating elegance. An elegant interpretation of the perpetual calendar, this 18K pink gold watch houses an ultra-slim automatic movement, just 4.05 millimeters thick, which will keep perfect time until 2100. Its openworked caseback reveals the exceptional hand-finished details of the self-winding mechanical movement. ■
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