Different kinds of dials, each offered in a choice of materials, a range of middle part variations: the Crystalball Chronograph by Swiss luxury watch brand BADOLLET is capable of adapting to all kinds of aesthetic and technical desires.
Associated with an exceptional mechanism, its classic design can be interpreted in numerous different ways according to personal preferences.
The dial, featuring an hour circle with Roman numerals in white gold, id available in a choice of onyx, white mother-of-pearl, black mother-of-pearl, jade and lapis lazuli, and many others…
The broad variety of middle parts imparts different technical features and qualities to this Instrument of Time. When fitted with a sapphire dial-ring, the Crystalball highlights the movement and adds a transparent touch to the case. Lightness is the keynote in the titanium version. Zirconium ceramics, an extra-hard material not sensitive to heat, imparts its strength to the case.
Issued in editions that are by nature limited and personalised, the Crystalball Chronograph is available in multiple combinations and available on a genuine crocodile leather strap complete with a white gold folding clasp.
Undoubtedly one of the hardest complications to fully master, the monopusher chrongoraph is one of the most subtle expressions of horological expertise. When combined with a tourbillon regulator, it becomes a truly exceptional work of art.
Its sophisticated, streamlined case in 150 palladium-coated white gold, measuring 44 mm in diameter, houses the imposing BAD1602 hand-wound calibre.
This monopusher column-wheel chronograph movement with tourbillon regulator is endowed with a 120- hour power reserve and drives the hour and minute indications, the 60-second and 30- minute chronograph counters at 1.30 and 10.30 o’clock respectively, the power-reserve display on the back of the movement, as well as a flying tourbillon appearing through the dial opening at 6 o’clock.
Visible through both the transparent case-back and the dial opening, the meticulous finishes – bevelling, circular graining and Côtes de Genève motifs – skilfully reveal the inherent added value of this Haute Horlogerie creation.
Technical details
Model: Badollet Crystalball Chronograph
Movement
Calibre BAD1602
Manual winding
Monopusher chronograph with clutch on the tourbillon carriage, and with minute and seconds counting
Tourbillon visible at 6 o’clock on the dial side
120-hour power reserve with indicator visible through the case-back
Case
3 parts
Back and bezel in 150 palladium-coated white gold
Various types of dial ring: sapphire, white gold, titanium, ceramics
Colourless glare-proofed sapphire crystal on both sides, treated to ensure extreme hardness
150 palladium-coated white gold crown pusher
External diameter: 44 mm
Inter-horn width: 24 mm
Water-resistant to 30 metres
Dials
Onyx Stone, Lapis lazuli, black mother-of-pearl, white mother-of-pearl, etc.
Gold base
Hour circle with gold Roman numerals
Strap
Safari crocodile leather (alligator missisipiensis), hand-sewn saddle-stitched
Matt black or glossy
Double or Triple Folding clasp in 150 palladium-coated white gold
Pin buckle in 150 palladium-coated white gold
