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316L Stainless Steel
Limited edition of 28 watches
LM-125.10.20
316L Stainless Steel
Limited edition of 28 watches
LM-125.10.50
316L Stainless Steel
Limited edition of 28 watches
LM-125.10.50
Reinventing a classic
The TEMPOGRAPH NEO Onyx boldly conjugates an ingenious 20-second retrograde mechanism with one of the brand's classic cases and a modern, streamlined dial.
This limited edition of 28 pieces is adorned with onyx, a deep black, spellbinding stone that has been a favourite since antiquity. Its hue adds depth and brilliance to the dial and provides a strong contrast to the visible mechanical elements. Onyx has always been ascribed magical powers.
Rediscovering a signature case
The ORIGINAL case, with a 44-millimetre diameter, was the first to have been used for the 20-seconds retrograde complication and has thus become one of the great classics of the Louis Moinet brand.
It is made of stainless steel and has a sophisticated architecture with 64 components. The finishing is a delightful example of the watchmaking art, with surfaces skilfully combining brushed and polished sections that subtly bring out the various parts of the case.
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Take, for example, the staggered bezel, which is firmly mounted with six screws and elegantly plays with light and shadows. Straight lines contrast expressively with the softness of the rounded flanks. The latter has been delicately brushed and reveals the prestigious signature of Louis Moinet.
The other noteworthy element is the crown guard with an interchangeable tube. It is composed of an independent stem integrated into a water-resistant mechanism. The whole section is affixed to the barrel by four screws.
As for the lugs, they have been decorated with black spinels subtly inserted into chatons. The balance of functionalities and aesthetic details is what gives the case ORIGINAL its unique quality.
The magic of black onyx
Merging the technical with the aesthetic
The TEMPOGRAPH NEO features two distinct visual zones, a creative decision clearly dictated by the desire to exhibit a dominant visual concept. The right side of the dial is devoted to time indications, with the twenty-second retrograde hand and a subdial for the hours and minutes. The left side offers a deep view of the mechanism needed for this horological creation. As for the 18-screw balance, its oscillations are a reminder that the timepiece operates at a rate of 480 vibrations per minute, which corresponds to 28,800 per hour.
At the centre, the retrograde hand performs a fascinating ballet, counting off a 20-second segment before returning to its initial position to begin again. This first choreography is complemented by a second, more subtle animation, located at 9 o'clock. A blue, black, and red counter marks the three twenty-second sequences that make up each minute. The whole is completed by a subdial at four o'clock that gives the time.
“Some people prefer to watch time passing, others take advantage of every second. The TEMPOGRAPH NEO Onyx offers a new perception of time, whether it be as a measuring instrument or the magic of the moment. The fact that the twenty seconds are displayed on a segment and not a circle underscores the importance of each passing second and awakens the senses.”
Jean-Marie Schaller
Owner & Creative Director
An instant return to point zero
The TEMPOGRAPH NEO’s retrograde seconds mechanism is a highly technical horological complication.
It involves the retrograde seconds hand A to perform its choreography 4,320 times a day, returning instantly to the zero point.
To ensure the precise and reliable movement of the pointer, two ingenious elements had to be developed. Firstly, there is the rake B, which drives the seconds hand and has a ruby tip.
Every twenty seconds, this rake falls into the notch of a three-armed cam C, returning the hand to its initial position. It is therefore essential that the tip of the rake be made of a wear-resistant material like ruby.
Finally, a silicon return spring D ensures constant force and precision. This material has many advantages, including resistance to shock and temperature variations as well as stability over time.
Technical Data
Caliber LM85
The automatic movement boasts 254 parts.
Automatic
28800 VPH (4 Hz)
48 hours
Jewels: 34
44 mm
Hours, Minutes, 20-Second Retrograde mechanism
50 meters
Rubber, alligator pattern
24 mm
Folding clasp
316L Stainless Steel
Swiss made
The box
A timeless echo of watchmaking genius
Each TEMPOGRAPH NEO Onyx timepiece comes with the iconic box is modelled after the famous Treatise on Horology written by Louis Moinet in 1848, a reference work in watchmaking. This watch comes with a pair of cufflinks representing a rotating moon, one in its daytime version and the other in its nighttime version.
316L Stainless Steel
Limited edition of 28 watches
LM-125.10.20
316L Stainless Steel
Limited edition of 28 watches
LM-125.10.50
