Jules Verne Instrument III by Louis Moinet at GTE 2012

The watch brand Louis Moinet has presented at the Geneva Time Exhibition in 2012 its novelties Jules Verne Instrument III, the creation of which has inspired the famous novel by Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," published in 1869. The protagonist of the novel Captain Nemo - the inventor, designer, scientist, oceanographer, and fighter against British colonialism - has decided to peace of mind in the ocean. By constructing a submarine named "Nautilus", Captain Nemo turned it into his "home" and became a legend of the seas.
The company’s novelty Louis Moinet is created for Captain Nemo. This precision tool will become a faithful companion in his many adventures.
The Jules Verne Instrument III watch is an original chronograph, complicated with the sophisticated technological capabilities. A monopusher chronograph is equipped with the original indication function, patented by brand, which operates on the principle of telegraph transmitters Chadburn, installed on the historical ships.
Gorgeous dial is decorated with Côtes du Jura ornament, and for better visibility applied hour indices and milled chronological indicators, supplemented with hex screws, are covered with blue-white fluorescent substance.
The watch is equipped with high-precision manufactory mechanism Caliber LM30 Automatic, with carrying frequency 28 800 vph and 48-hour power reserve. The rotor on the ball bearings is finished with Côtes du Jura pattern.
The watch case is made of polished titanium grade 5. The inner bezel is covered with a black PVD-coated, and the outer bezel is made of 5N 18K pink gold. The crown and chronograph button is a unique combination of 5N 18K pink gold and PVD-coating in black. The case is similar the lines of the submarine Nautilus.
Jules Verne Instrument III is available on a flexible and convenient strap made of rubber - a natural choice for the aquatic environment.