Purnell unveils the Escape II Double Spherion Icy Blue with a platinum case and icy blue finishes.
Purnell Escape II collection, already known for its two high-velocity triple-axis tourbillons called “Spherions”, is presented in the most precious material: platinum.
Under Escape II sapphire crystal dome lays a fascinating mechanism featuring a double Spherion. The Spherion’s inner cage housing the balance wheel makes a full revolution in just 8 seconds, the second cage completes its revolution in 16 seconds, while the outer cage rotates in 30 seconds, which makes it the fastest triple axis tourbillon in the world. This spectacular tourbillon movement was developed by Master Watchmaker Eric Coudray.
The watch has a 48mm diameter case made of Platinum 950 and a sapphire dial. In addition to all, a rare and particularly seductive Icy blue finishes the watch novelty with brilliant audacity.
An arctic touch is visible on the indexes of the sapphire hour and minute dial, on the hands and on the two Spherion cages.
Technical details
Model: ESCAPE II Platinum Icy Blue
Movement
Mechanical Hand Winding Caliber CP03
Double Spherion – the World’s Fastest Triple Axis Tourbillon
Number of Components: 386
Number of Jewels: 67
Power Reserve: 32 hours
6 Mainsprings Assembled in 4 Barrels Aligned in Parallel (Four Are Superimposed within Two Barrels). 2
Visible Barrel Covers Engraved Balance Frequency: 3hz / 21,600 bph
Torque: 32 newtons / mm
Movement Dimensions: 37.5 mm X 13.3 mm
Movement Weight: 15.7 grams
Adjusted: 12 Positions
High-Velocity Spherion Cages Performance
Both Cages Are Revolving in the Opposite Direction Thanks to Its Differential System Fastest Triple-Axis
Tourbillon with Rotation in:
– 8 Seconds Inner Cage
– 16 Seconds Secondary Cage
– 30 Seconds Outer Cage
Spherion Weight: 0.79562 grams
Material: Titanium
Shock Protection: 8 Incabloc
Functions
Hour, Minute, and Power Reserve Indication via an Ingenious Suspended Mobile Cone Mainspring Sensor
Dial
Sapphire Dial with Hand-Polished Hands, Finished with Hand Applied Lacquer Indexes Displaying Hours, Minutes and Power Reserve
Case
Material: Platinum 950
Dimensions: 48 mm X 19 mm
Water Resistance: 3 atm
Number of Case Components: 15
Monobloc Sapphire Crystal
Lateral Windows on Edge of Case at 9 O’clock
Total Weight: 210 grams
Strap
Genuine Crocodile or Natural Rubber
