de Grisogono - New Retro Skeleton Tourbillon

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First introduced in 2015 (we wrote about it here), the New Retro collection created by de Grisogono expands with a prestigious tourbillon model.

Characterized by softly rounded angles and two cambered and perfectly matched sapphire crystals united by a slender ribbon of gold, the rectangular case (44 x 51 x 12.3 mm) of the New Retro Skeleton Tourbillon houses an exclusive movement with a truly original construction.

Held by imposing bridges with an architecture evoking the grilles of vintage cars, the tourbillon is positioned at 3 o’clock, visually balanced by the open-worked barrel with volute patterns at 9 o’clock.

The black rhodium-plated and gold decorated upper and lower bridges of the tourbillon carriage, holding the entire movement, are graced with alternating sandblasted and horizontal satin finishing. They feature hand-polished chamfers that called for more than 60 hours of work. The sunburst barrel reveals glimpses of its spring, while the ratchet wheel plays on the contrast between the sunburst swirls and a black lacquer coating.

The dG 31-88 calibre operates at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and has a 72-hour power reserve.

Water-resistant to 30 metres / 100 feet, the New Retro Skeleton Tourbillon is teamed with an alligator leather strap featuring large square scales and a saddle finish.

The New Retro Skeleton Tourbillon will be produced in two 25-piece limited editions in pink gold or in white gold with the same price of Euro 119,000. degrisogono.com