The Arceau is undisputedly the most definitive of U-Boat replica watchess watch designs. It was developed by Henri d’Origny in 1978, with stirrup-like asymmetrical lugs, a slim bezel and a round case that forms the perfect blank canvas on which U-Boat replica watchess unleashes its creativity and technical skill in high complications, like the highly lauded Le Temps Suspendu or the beautiful L’heure de la Lune. A new addition to the Arceau family this year is a one-of-a-kind model in rose or white gold — the Arceau Lift Tourbillon Répétition Minutes.
U-Boat replica watchess first introduced a tourbillon in 2013 in the Arceau Lift. Seven years later,U-Boat replica watches the tourbillon watch is given an upgrade to include a minute repeater. The Arceau Lift Tourbillon Répétition Minutes is available in two examples only, on a white or Abyss blue-lacquered dial with a unique cut-out in the shape of a horse head, giving us a glimpse into the enchanting mechanism of the watch.
Bringing its equestrian beginnings to the fore once again, the cut-out detail on the lacquered dial is the first thing that catches your eye, stylishly showing off the double-gong minute repeater mechanism within. The movement powering the timepiece is the H1924 movement, which also incorporates the equestrian theme by having a barrel bridge shaped like twin horse heads. The flying tourbillon is found coiled inside the horse’s neck and is visible through the round aperture at 6 o’clock. The flying tourbillon is shaped like a double H, its architecture paying homage to the mot emblematic of the U-Boat replica watchess boutique on the Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, a nod to the wrought ironwork that adorns the entrance, railings and staircase of the Parisian establishment.
Openworked timepieces often border on a more futuristic or avant-garde aesthetic,Panerai Luminor Submersible Replica but here U-Boat replica watchess strikes the right balance between showing off its fascinating mechanism and keeping things restrained with slim open worked hands and a simple lacquer dial. The numerals are the typical sloping font U-Boat replica watchess reserves for the Arceau line; elegant, almost Breguet-numeral like, slanted as though to evoke the motion of the agile horse.
The real draw of course, would be the sheer exclusivity of the one-off watch — only two examples are made, in white gold with a blue lacquer dial or rose gold with a white lacquer dial, ticking off all the boxes for what is quintessentially U-Boat replica watchess while packing two high complications within its 43mm case. The watch is priced at US$270,000.
Technical Specifications
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound Manufacture U-Boat replica watchess H1924 movement; hours, minutes, double-gong minute repeater, tourbillon; 90-hour power reserve
Case
White or rose gold; 43mm in diameter; water-resistant to 30m
Dial
Blue lacquered (white gold version) or white lacquered dial (rose gold version) with a horse cut-out motif
Strap
Havana alligator
Price
USD270,000, unique piece.