Rebellion REB-5 Tourbillon Full Diamond
The mystery setting is a technique developed by Van Cleef & Arpels for mounting precious stones without any of the setting claws showing.
In order to apply this jewellerʼs technique to the REB-5 Tourbillon, the watch case had to be rebuilt to allow for the “invisible” setting of the stones, which were cut with extreme precision and set using minimum tolerance levels. And to ensure all traces of the diamond settings were well and truly hidden the setters worked under microscopes, very much like micro-surgeons.
Together Rebellion and the setting workshop Bunter SA have succeeded in creating a REB-5 Tourbillon with diamonds set totally invisibly. Rebellion and Bunter worked with the very best craftsmen and specialists, who developed and managed the most state-of-the art technology in order to explore new methods and to take this fantasy to its natural conclusion and beyond.
The settings are hidden from view as if by magic, the diamonds sparkling brilliantly without the slightest sign of a fastener in sight. They were cut in such a way as to leave no clue whatsoever that an attachment system is even being used.
The Full Diamond symbolizes perfectly the fusion between jewellery and horology: a tourbillon movement and baguette diamonds. There are 307 diamonds making up the case (24.05ct) and another 12 diamonds in the crown (1.02ct); each precious stone is individually shaped according to its specific position; all diamonds are Top Wesselton quality and IF to VVS clarity.
Rebellion has gone for a watch, the REB-5 Tourbillon, with a mechanical tourbillion movement, a seven-day power reserve and a case in white gold with a total of 319 baguette diamonds (25.07 carats). The Full Diamond is submerged beneath its precious stones, yet this same blinding light is fully respectful of the original concept and aesthetic of the REB-5 Tourbillon.
The REB-5 Tourbillon Full Diamond is – for the moment – a unique piece.
Technical details
Model: Rebellion REB-5 Tourbillon Full Diamond
Case
White gold 18 K, with 307 diamonds (24,05 ct)
Sapphire crystals : anti-reflection coating both faces
Display back : white gold 18 K with sapphire crystals
Crown : white gold 18 K with 12 diamonds (1,02 ct)
Movement
Mechanical, manual winding with tourbillon manufacture movement, one-minute rotation tourbillon
Dimensions : 46 mm X 56,7 mm X 19,6 mm
Number of components : 45
Number of jewels : 23
Finishing : galvanic black gold plates, gold plated wheels, blued and black old screws, wolf-teeth barrels
Balance frequency : 21ʼ600 A7j (3Hz)
Power reserve : 7 days from two mainspring barrels
Movements verified by in-house state-of-the art testing laboratory
Strap
Natural rubber strap with double folding buckle
Edition
Unique piece
