Bovet Récital 26 Brainstorming Chapter 2

The chronograph technology of this high quality replica watches is dense enough to make you breathless. After the release of the first chapter of "Brainstorming" in 2019, the second chapter brought a series of complex issues: double-sided flying tourbillon; indexed to the second time zone world timer; moon phase and power reserve indicators. The intricate structure is arranged on the dome structure and displayed in the inclined sapphire case, which debuted with Bovet's astronomical work. In the second chapter of the brainstorm, the superb craftsmanship is a feat of engineering. Just before the official release, we already have some hands-on time. This is what we found.

Between 2016 and 2018, Bovet launched an astronomical trilogy to show its clockwork muscles. These watches are not only masterpieces of astronomical complexity, but are also housed in a very unusual case inspired by the tilt angle of an antique writing desk. In 2019, Pascal Raffy, Bovet’s owner, decided to borrow the tilted desk-shaped astronomical watch case to see what would happen if it were made of sapphire. The first chapter of the Récital 26 Brainstorm is baptized. The watch provides a completely transparent and more modern appearance for the tourbillon and moon phase complications. The inclination provided by the structure of the box-thicker at one end and tapered at the other end-provides an ideal living environment for concentric rollers, rotating domes and three-dimensional indicators inside.

Earlier this year, the watch adopted another color scheme, but the layout is the same. Although the tilted sapphire case in the second chapter of "Brainstorm" is similar, the action on the deck is even more spectacular if possible! It is true that there are two complications in the sapphire case of Chapter 2 "Sapphire Storm", namely the double-sided tourbillon and the moon phase.replica Bovet watches

Brainstorm Chapter 2
The transparent container of this extraordinary watch contains a double-sided flying tourbillon, a precision moon phase indicator, a second time zone with world time, a power reserve indicator and enough power in a barrel for 5 seconds Keep ticking inside. In one breath. Brainstorming is a raw material that Raffles extensively produces in Fleurier. From head to toe, the development of the second chapter of the brainstorming keeps his technology and prototype watchmakers busy for four years.

Sapphire cases are not new in watchmaking. However, the inherent hardness of sapphire makes it difficult to machine and polish. After all, sapphire is the second hardest material after diamond. Other characteristics of sapphire are its crystal transparency and weight, which is lighter than titanium. The diameter of the case has reached an astonishing 47.80mm, and the highest point is 15.50mm thick. It is made of sapphire and is reinforced with grade 5 titanium alloy rings on the case back and titanium lugs. Yes, it is huge, but at the same time very light.

Navigation function
Starting with the basics, you will find the hours and minutes on the domed blue quartz plate at 12 o'clock. If you are in travel mode, this disc corresponds to the local time. The second hand is displayed on the 60-second tourbillon at 6 o'clock. There are two rotating domes below the fixed dome disk in local time: one dome at 3 o'clock shows the second time zone, and directly opposite at 9 o'clock is another dome that indicates the phase of the moon Indicator.Richard Mille RM 67-01 Extra Flat

In-depth understanding, you can see how the translucent dome time dial shows the working principle and decorative features below, and how to bend the golden hand to follow the outline of the hemisphere. By the way, local time dome cameras can be ordered with green quartz or even blue Aventurine, although the last option may not provide such a good view.

World timer index to the second time zone
The rotating dome at 3 o'clock is engraved with the names of 24 cities representing 24 time zones. They are printed on the surface and gradually become smaller in size when they reach the highest point of the dome. These cities are located on the rotating part of the dome, and a complete rotation is performed by scanning the 24-hour scale of the base ring. The gold-shaped V-shaped needle frames the selected city, and the time is relayed on the 24-hour fixed ring below. For example, in our photo, the city of Miami has been selected and the time is 17:00. Once a city is selected, the world timer will complete its adjustment and display the time in all other 23 cities at the same time. Take Miami as an example. You can see Miami at 17:00, London at 22:00, and Geneva at 23:00.replica FRANCK MULLER Gravity watches

Precision moon phase
The third dome in the trilogy corresponds to the moon phase indicator, which also rotates in synchronization with the lunar cycle. As a precise moon phase indicator, it only needs to be corrected one day every 127 years. It not only indicates the age of the moon in one hemisphere, but also the age of the two moons. In order to understand the current phase of the moon, there is a golden structure with two circular widows carved on the dome with the words Sud and Nord. The round window slides over the two blue moons, highlighting the visible or invisible parts of the moon. The surface of the moon is hand-carved and then treated with luminous materials to bring a lovely light to the moon in the dark.

The rotating dome and moon phase indicator of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) both perform their rotation through a patented radial guidance system. These miniature ruby ​​rollers are located on the circumference of each dome. They can be adjusted with micrometer screws to ensure that the spherical object is always in the center and that there is no friction when rotating. In turn, this can improve the accuracy of the movement without depleting the power reserve.

Double-sided flying tourbillon and power reserve indicator
The double-sided flying tourbillon is fixed by a five-arm star structure, which is fixed by faceted sapphire and two blue screws. The sixth arm of the missing star is a small blue pointer indicating the position of the running seconds.Jacob Co Twin Turbo Furious

The power reserve indicator is not on the dial or bottom cover. It is located at the thickest top of the shell, between the two lugs. In fact, a linear indicator with a yellow-pointed pointer has been integrated into the cylindrical support structure of the clock ball. The cylindrical structure below the time dial and the nameplate engraved with -5 Jours + at the bottom. The linear power display hole is reserved for the next layer.

As Bovet's creation, decoration is valued as much as the mechanical principles of clocks and watches. In this model, most of the decoration relies on hand-carved "broken glass" patterns, which you can admire on the basis of three domes. Even the pillars need to be polished by hand to contrast with other steel elements with a satin finish.

Beautiful sport
The view on the back is very beautiful. The two golden hollow bridges in the center seem to hover over the silver structure supporting the dome like butterfly wings. Unlike most movements, this movement is fixed at the bottom of the case instead of in the middle to optimize transparency. Use again the lovely hand-carved patterns of broken glass we found on the dial to achieve the best results. Even the twin barrels have a strong 5-day power reserve, and are decorated with golden propeller patterns above the brushed silver base. The patented double-sided tourbillon is suspended in mid-air at 6 o'clock and is held in place by two bridges fixed in turquoise.

The manual winding movement beats at a frequency of 21,600vph and can store enough energy to keep hours, minutes, seconds, moon phases, world time in the second time zone and power reserve indicator running for five days.

The second chapter of "Brainstorm" will only produce 60 movements, distributed on the three dials of blue quartz, green quartz and blue Aventurine. According to Bovet's habits, collectors will be able to customize their watches.Breitling superocean replica