Jules Verne Tourbillon
Mystery Island
Dial B
18K Red Gold
One of Eight
“The future owners can personalize their watch by choosing from one of eight striking lapis lazuli stones. This will make that watch absolutely unique. For the JULES VERNE “MYSTERY ISLAND” tourbillon, the dial becomes a canvas upon which the mesmerizing blue of the lapis lazuli merges with the harmonious and regular lines of a traditional guilloché.”
Jean-Marie Schaller
CEO & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
The central disc of these JULES VERNE tourbillons will be set in a peripheral guilloché. This rigorous craft involves carefully producing enchanting motifs by engraving gentle grooves on a metallic surface. The guillocheur then applies a translucid varnish to the surface, which adds depth and brilliance to the decoration.
Lapis lazuli’s infinite blue
This creation, named MYSTERY ISLAND, ferries us to foreign shores using lapis lazuli. This stone, which has mystical overtones, is of an intense ultramarine blue and spangled with gold specks. It is an invitation to elope to some distant place.
The JULES VERNE tourbillons feature an off-centre flying tourbillon that defies gravity in a startling and fascinating manner. The hand-wound mechanism has a double barrel spring. The system, known as volte-face, has one barrel mounted upside down over the other. They discharge their energy simultaneously, delivering a power reserve of ninety-six hours.
The finest mantle
These exceptional works of art come in a 40-millimetre case with well-defined, flowing curves. The domed sapphire crystal, itself an impressive technical feat, gives a full view of the tourbillon and many other fascinating details of the dial. As for the open worked lugs, they underscore the integration of the strap.