French Haute Horlogerie brand Pequignet has announced the launch of new watch models featuring its new in-house manufactured movement: Calibre Royal.
In the heart of the Jura watchmaking country since 1973, Pequignet is an authentic luxury brand perpetuating great watchmaking tradition in an independent French firm, in association with Swiss quality and passion for its craft: with timeless beauty and creativity that have earned it 1st prize at the Paris Cadran d’Or awards five times.
1. Pequignet Paris Royal
The first model to be equipped with the in-house movement is the Pequignet Paris Royal.
Case
41 mm, Yellow gold case. Diamond-polished case finish, case polished/satin-finished with micro-blasted grooves. Case body with overlaid lug arms. Screw-in bezel. Non-reflecting sapphire crystal. Case-back with non-reflecting sapphire crystal, secured by 4 screws, milled engraving. Movement directly attached to inner case. Water resistance is 5 Atm.
Dial
Silvered «opalin», satin-finished chapter ring with applied numerals. Power reserve and small seconds in snail pattern, faceted aperture. Pequignet marked hands
Strap
Large scale alligator strap, beaded and hand-stitched
Butterfly buckle
Indications
Large Day and Date, Power reserve dial display & Small seconds at 4 o’clock symmetrical to Power Reserve.
Movement specifications
21,600 oscillations/hour (3 Hz). Dual direction automatic winding. Initial force distribution by a central barrel axis. Large balance with compensating screws. 220°amplitude in vertical position after 72-hour operation. Large Day and Date with no amplitude loss upon activation. Unique system for exceptional reliability and accuracy. Integrated complications. 100-hour power reserve design, set to 88 hours, power reserve dial display with 72-hour guaranteed isochronism. Integrated complications. Small seconds at 4 o’clock symmetrical to Power Reserve. Haute Horlogerie movement finish; circular graining, hand bevelling, hand-drawn strokes and stippling.
2. Pequignet Rue Royale
Pequignet Rue Royale is the second model equipped with in-house manufactured Calibre Royal.
Case
Diameter: 42 mm, 316L steel with Polished steel finish. Case-back secured by 6 screws with polished heads. Non-reflecting sapphire crystal and case-back. Water resistance is 5 ATM
Dial
Silvered with pounced ornament. Chapter ring and small seconds with fine circular satin finish, black transferred Roman numerals, dotted thread. Power reserve in circular satin-finished cartridge. Pequignet marked hands
Strap
Large-scaled alligator strap, beaded and hand-stitched
Butterfly buckle
Indications
Large Day and Date, Power reserve dial display, Small seconds at 4 o’clock symmetrical to power reserve, Large accurate moon phase at 6 o’clock.
Movement specifications
21,600 oscillations/hour (3 Hz). Dual direction automatic winding. Initial force distribution by a central barrel axis. Large balance with compensating screws. 220°amplitude in vertical position after 72-hour operation. Large Day and Date with no amplitude loss upon activation. Unique system for exceptional reliability and accuracy. Integrated complications. 100-hour power reserve design, set to 88 hours, power reserve dial display with 72-hour guaranteed isochronism. Integrated complications. Large accurate moon phase at 6 o’clock, integrated complications. Small seconds at 4 o’clock symmetrical to power reserve. Movement finish: Bridges and Main plate circular-gained with snail design and Côtes de Genève. Oscillating Weight – sunray finish with rhodium plating.
3. Pequignet Moorea Royal Triomphe
Moorea Royal Triomphe is the third model equipped with in-house manufactured Calibre Royal.
Case
Diameter: 44 mm
Titanium middle and back, with sand black coating. 5N18 red gold and black titanium bezel. Case-back is secured by 4 screws. Red gold screw-in crown with black rubber «EP» logo in relief. 5N18 red gold Pequignet strip, horizontal brushed, secured by 2 black screws. Non-reflecting sapphire crystal and case-back Water resistance is 10 Atm.
Dial
Black «opalin», 5N18 faceted and brushed applied numerals Power reserve, small seconds and windows with overlaid 5N18 applique.
Strap
Moorea grained satin-finished 5N18 red gold bracelet, black rubber «EP», double folding buckle.
Indications
Large Day and Date, Power reserve dial display,Small seconds at 4 o’clock symmetrical to power reserve.
Movement specifications
21,600 oscillations/hour (3 Hz). Dual direction automatic winding. Initial force distribution by a central barrel axis. Large balance with compensating screws. 220°amplitude in vertical position after 72-hour operation. Large Day and Date with no amplitude loss upon activation. Unique system for exceptional reliability and accuracy. Integrated complications. 100 hour power reserve design, set to 88 hours, dial display with 72-hour guaranteed isochronism, integrated complication. Small seconds at 4 o’clock symmetrical to power reserve. Movement finish: Bridges and Main plate enhanced with circular-grained Côtes de Genève. Micro-blasted oscillating weight, with ruthenium coating.
