Introducing The New Tourbillon Tremblage by Moritz Grossmann

The Tourbillon Tremblage, a recent creation by Moritz Grossmann, draws inspiration and expertise from the distinguished artisans of both historical and contemporary times. This timepiece seamlessly integrates the groundbreaking innovations of exceptional watchmakers from the past and present, showcasing unparalleled finishing and decorating techniques meticulously preserved at the Glashütte manufactory in Saxony, renowned for its watchmaking legacy. With unwavering dedication, meticulous focus is placed on both the intricate mechanics and the distinctive features of the watch.

The upcoming premiere of the Tourbillon Tremblage will present two distinct versions: one boasting a captivating rose gold case, and the other featuring an equally striking white gold counterpart. The case, elegantly polished, commands attention with its substantial 44.5mm diameter and a thickness of 13.9mm. Embracing a classic design, aligning with the overall shape seen in other watches of the Benu line, this timepiece is covered with sapphire crystals on both sides, further enhancing its timeless appeal.

The dial of the Tourbillon Tremblage stands out as a distinctive feature, showcasing a multi-part construction made of German silver in a symmetrical design. The inner part, featuring tremblage, resurrects a historical technique where skilled artisans hand-engrave the surface using various burins, moving the tools in a trembling motion—hence the name, derived from the French word 'tremblant,' meaning 'to tremble' in English. The challenge lies in achieving a uniform appearance, resulting in a textured yet matte effect. In this model, this challenge is masterfully met, creating a captivating interplay of light with the tremblage surface softening the incident light and rendering it wonderfully matte. Other dial components boast a matte opaline finish, and all parts undergo galvanization in 'black-or,' an expressive anthracite color. We have previously explained in detail this technology on the one of one Moritz Grossmann watch.

At the heart of the visually captivating dial is the tourbillon, flanked by the off-center hour display at 3 o'clock and a small second display at 9 o'clock. The hands, meticulously crafted from 750/000 gold in the rose gold version and polished steel in the white gold version, reveal subtle design variations corresponding to their functions. The small second hand is delicately slender, while the hour hand is more robust, ensuring reliable time reading.

The minute hand's fine tip gracefully glides along the outer perimeter of the dial, marking the minutes. Due to the aperture for the tourbillon in the lower half of the dial, the minute hand extends beyond the center, precisely indicating minutes 25 to 35 on the scale. This unique twofold minute display is a patented Moritz Grossmann feature, characterized by Arabic numerals in white and delicately tapered hands meticulously crafted at the company's own manufactory.

Powering the Tourbillon Tremblage is the in-house caliber 103.0. This hand-wound movement, characterized by a flying tourbillon architecture, distinguishes itself with a prolonged cycle time. Unlike traditional tourbillons that typically complete a rotation once a minute, the Moritz Grossmann construction takes a leisurely three minutes for a full revolution. Notable features include the delicate filigree cage top supported by only two pillars and the distinctive V-shaped balance bridge, safeguarded as a registered design.

The movement incorporates a fascinating stop-second function, employing an elastic brush crafted from human hair to gently slow down the balance at the rim perimeter, an ingenious and patented solution. This hand-wound caliber, boasting a 72-hour power reserve, is equipped with the brand's manual winder featuring a pusher. Furthermore, it undergoes meticulous decoration at the highest level, with each component individually hand-finished. Hand-engraved Glashütte ribbing adorns the plates and the tourbillon cock, while hand-beveled edges and three-band snailing on the ratchet wheel enhance the aesthetic appeal. Polished screws are set in gold chatons, and the jewels are made of white sapphire.

The rose gold model comes paired with a charming brown alligator leather strap, while the white gold version exudes sophistication with its black alligator-leather counterpart, both secured with a butterfly clasp in 18k gold.

Both versions are limited to 8 pieces for each color, with the rose gold edition priced at EUR 192,300 which is equivalent to 765,000 AED, and the white gold variant at EUR 760,000, which is equivalent to 760,000 AED

For more information, please visit Moritz Grossmann official website.