X-TREM-1 Pinball Timepiece by Christophe Claret for Only Watch 2013

Especially for the auction Only Watch 2013, the famous watchmaker Christophe Claret has released the original model X-TREM-1 Pinball. The first part of the name is an abbreviation: X - for Experimental, T - for Time, R - for Research, E - for Engineering, M - for Mechanism. The second part of the Pinball is also chosen by chance: the design of the novelty is made in the style of a pinball machine.
The novelty X-TREM-1 Pinball, developed by the masters of the brand Christophe Claret, - the watch with a tourbillon, characterized by the use of magnetic fields (produced by tiny magnets) for the effect of the free "flying" in the air of the hour and minute indicators that are made in the form of pellets. As noted by Christophe Claret, "We developed this technology in conjunction with the School of Business and Engineering (HEIG-VD), located in Yverdon-les-Bains, a team led by Professor Besson. Moreover, the magnetic fields are oriented so that they do not exert any influence on the mechanism."

X-TREM-1 Pinball Timepiece by Christophe Claret for Only Watch 2013

Indication of hours and minutes is carried out by means of a free "flying" balls weighing 0,100 grams, placed in a sapphire tube with a diameter of 4 mm. These tubes are located on the left and right side of the case next to the appropriate scales, covered with fluorescent orange-colored material. At the bottom of the case is a "flying" minute tourbillon on ceramic bearings, the carriage of which is inclined at an angle of 30 °. The second’s hand is mounted on the carriage.
The following uniqueness of the model is that a crown and a head to set the time are available on the back cover. Quick set-up time is carried out by means of the built-pusher, located in the 12 o'clock position.
The model has a rectangular titanium case in length of 56.80 mm, a width of 40.80 mm, thickness 15 mm. The watch water resistant - 30 meters. The model is made in blue and orange tones.
The new X-TREM-1 Pinball watch is collected on the base of the manufacturing mechanism with manual winding C. Claret FLY11, on the 64 jewels. The mechanism consists of 419 parts, has the frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, 50-hour power reserve, two wind-up barrels, one of which is provided for the measurement of time, and the second - for the tourbillon.
The watch is delivered on a blue alligator strap with orange stitching.

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Written by Angel