Vanguart Orb Tourbillon
Swiss luxury watch brand Vanguart presents Orb, an entirely new hand-finished flying Tourbillon watch that allows the user to alternative between automatic and manual modes.
Made of titanium or 18K rose gold, the unique case of the Vanguart Orb has been extensively hand-decorated throughout, including handcrafted angles, openings and symmetrical details that involve multiple techniques. The watch case combines sandblasting, satin-finishing and mirror polishing finishes.
The theme of symmetry and balance is also central to the open-worked movement design and open dial display. Although the entire height of the watch is 10.5mm including the crystal, Vanguart takes full advantage of the volume within by creating layers of depth to be discovered.
The initial layer is the time display which is indicated by superluminova hands and a pvd-coated titanium inner bezel with superluminova hour markers. Immediately underneath the hands resides Vanguart’s automatic flying tourbillon at the 6 o’clock position and the winding barrel at the 12 o’clock position.
Bordering these elements is one of the most unique features of the Vanguart Orb – a sloped PVD-coated titanium track for the orbital oscillating mass. When the user changes the mode of the watch from manual to automatic via the crown, the 2mm diamond-set orbital mass animates into existence and begins revolving around its track – appearing to float within the timepiece.
When the watch is changed back into manual mode, the diamond-set orbital mass is locked into place.
Model: Vanguart Orb Tourbillon
Functions
Hours, minutes, flying tourbillon, automatic winding with orbital oscillating mass, function selector by the crown, function indicator
Movement
Mechanical movement with flying tourbillon
Winding and Setting: Via the 3 positions crown (automatic mode, manual winding mode, time setting)
Number of components: 395
Jewels: 35 rubies
Diameter: 31.2mm
Power reserve: 60 hours
Specificity: Orbital winding mass with decorative diamond set on titanium ring, counter-weight in gold
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (3Hz)
Finishing: Open worked movement in titanium grade 5, microblasted finish, handmade polished bevels and satin finishing
Case
Material: Titanium or rose gold
Diameter: 41mm
Thickness: 10.50mm
Bracelet
Quick changing straps available in rubber and leather
Buckle and pin in titanium or rose gold
