Delma unveils the 1924 Tourbillon to celebrate the brand's centenary

Delma is presenting the 1924 Tourbillon, created to celebrate the brand’s centenary. Powered by a 100% Swiss movement. Launch price CHF 8,900

To celebrate the brand’s centenary, Delma is presenting the 1924 Tourbillon, an exclusive creation powered by a 100% Swiss-made movement.

Limited to 100 pieces, this timepiece features an eye-catching tourbillon at 6 o'clock. With this gravity-defying mechanism patented by legendary watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet back in 1801, the escapement and regulating organ are positioned within a cage that revolves 360° every 60 seconds to counteract the influences of gravity on the accuracy of the movement. 

The dial of the DELMA 1924 Tourbillon is executed in sable black and features a grained finish. The hour and minute hands and the matching applied hour markers are palladium, nickel-plated, and lined with white Super-LumiNova BGW9. 

The running seconds are indicated by a hand affixed to the tourbillon cage.

The tourbillon sits at the heart of the Caliber DT100.01, a hand-wound movement with a remarkable 105-hour power reserve. Unlike most watches, which feature an index-regulated balance, the Delma 1924 Tourbillon is equipped with a variable-inertia balance, delivering superior precision. 

The balance is fitted with a shock absorption system supplied by KIF, and the movement is shock-protected up to 5000 G. In addition, the Caliber DT100.01 comprises non-magnetic components such as the alloy hairspring and Glucydur balance wheel, hence it can withstand magnetic fields up to 2000 gauss.

DELMA designed the tourbillon movement, drawing on the development and engineering expertise of Olivier Mory, co-founder of BCP Tourbillons. Olivier, based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, has much experience working on tourbillons. Furthermore, Delma has liaised with several specialist firms from the region, to procure the components for its 100% Swiss Made movement. 

The 41 mm x 14 mm case is crafted from 316L stainless steel with satin brushed surfaces and polished edges. Two guards protect the crown, enhanced by a grip that facilitates manipulation. The sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective treatment on both sides. Water resistance is ensured up to 20 ATM (200 meters / 660 feet). 

The beautiful finishes of the movement can be appreciated through the transparent sapphire crystal caseback.

The baseplate is adorned with perlage, while the bridges, visible via the exhibition caseback, are embellished with Côtes de Genève, golden inscriptions, and blue screws. 

Equipped with a stainless-steel bracelet featuring a deployant clasp, the DELMA 1924 Tourbillon is supplied in a presentation box containing an additional black Italian leather strap. Quick-release spring bars allow the wearer to switch to the strap, or vice-versa, without requiring the use of tools. The lug width is 22 mm. 

The Delma 1924 Tourbillon is a 100-piece limited edition and will initially be sold on a ‘souscription’ basis from January 16 to March 16, 2024, at a pre-order price of CHF 8,900 / US$ 9,900. Subsequently, the watch will be available at the price of CHF 12,500 / US$ 13,900. delmawatches.com