Tourbillon watch in white gold, baguette diamonds, sapphires and mother-of-pearl
Boucheron has laser-engraved the gray mother-of-pearl dial of Épure Miroirs Infinis with a 3D image of clouds, whose presence is illuminated by diamonds. At seven o’clock, a flying tourbillon designed by Ulysse Nardin, the master of high watchmaking complications, reveals its ceaseless and mesmerizing movement.
More detailIn 1785, Rousseau, the watchmaker, invented a new kind of sundial featuring a canon topped by a magnifying glass that was placed in the sun’s path, in perfect alignment with the Parisian meridian. This instrument gave the exact time at 12 noon. The dial, at first located in the gardens of the Palais Royal, sent a daily reflection of sunlight into Frédéric Boucheron’s first boutique, situated under the arches of the gallery.
The base of the sundial bore the following inscription "Horas non numero nisi serenas" – “I count only the joyful hours”. Fascinated by this unique approach to time and to life, Frédéric Boucheron decided to adopt the motto as his own. The Maison’s first creations are inspired by this: Frédéric Boucheron wished to be the watchmaker of “Joyful Hours” and through this vision created watches that celebrate life’s special moments.
Tourbillon watch in white gold, baguette diamonds, sapphires and mother-of-pearl
$258,000
Unique piece.
Manufactured flying tourbillon with Swiss escapement lever. Openworked lower bridges with engraved decorations representing the n°26 of the Place Vendôme, “Je ne Sonne que les Heures Heureuses” engraving (""I Count only Joyful Hours"").
Water-resistant up to 50 meters, power reserve of approximately 60 hours, 23 jewels.
43 mm diameter watch case.
White alligator strap.
18k white gold.
Ref.: WA021459