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Introducing Louis Moinet Celebrates it 20th Anniversary, The Speed of Sound

Bringing back the famous chronograph Valjoux 88 calibre

ByWaqt

21.08.2024

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Louis Moinet is an independent brand renowned for crafting high-end, creative, and artistic timepieces that push the boundaries of horological design. Among their most striking creations are timepieces adorned with twelve opals in varying colors and those that set a new world record by incorporating twelve different meteorites on the dial.

As the brand celebrates its twentieth anniversary, it releases the new Speed of Sound timepieces. This chronograph not only showcases Louis Moinet's artistic flair but also revives the iconic Valjoux 88 calibre, blending history with innovation in a tribute to decades of exceptional watchmaking.

The watch comes in a Grade 5 titanium case measuring 40.7 mm in diameter and 18.7 mm in thickness. The case features two large pump-style pushers at 2 and 4 o'clock, openworked lugs, and a domed sapphire crystal that protects the dial. The black dial showcases intricate guilloché patterns with elegant red gold accents. At 3 o'clock, the 30-minute chronograph counter, and at 9 o'clock, the small seconds sub-dial, both incorporate di Aletai iron meteorite.

At 6 o'clock, a disc features a hand-drawn moon painted with luminescent material. A fragment of the Dhofar 457, a rare lunar meteorite that fell in the southernmost region of Oman, symbolizes the full moon. The moon appears full when this fragment aligns with one of the two pointers, indicating the current moon phase. Additionally, the watch is equipped with a special scale that measures the speed of sound by calculating the distance of a sound event. As the brand highlighted in its press release, in the event of a thunderstorm, for example, you start the chronograph when lightning strikes and stop it when you hear the thunder.

Under the sapphire crystal caseback, you can see the Valjoux 88 calibre, a historic movement originally produced in the 1940s. This manually wound movement operates at 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz) and offers a 40-hour power reserve. The Speed of Sound comes with a black leather strap and is limited to 20 pieces, priced at CHF 50,000, which is equivalent to AED 215,000.

For more information please visit Louis Moinet’s official website.

Technical specifications: Louis Moinet Speed of Sound

Reference: LM-130.20.50
Case: Grade 5 titanium case, two large pump-style pushers at 2 and 4 o'clock, openworked lugs, domed sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal caseback
Diameter: 40.7 mm
Thickness: 18.7 mm
Water resistance: 30 m
Dial: black dial, guilloché pattern, red gold accents, 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o'clock and small seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock with di Aletai iron meteorite disks, moon phase indicator at 6 o’clock with fragment of Dhofar 457 meteorite
Movement: Valjoux 88 calibre, manual winding
Power reserve: 40 hours
Frequency: 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)
Functions: chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds, moon phase
Bracelet / Strap: black leather strap
Availability: Limited to 20 pieces
Price: CHF 50,000/AED 215,000