The recently announced Perrelet Turbine watch (that I discussed here) has proved extremely popular, which is a good thing because this new video sheds more light upon this impressive timepiece. You get not only a great view of the watch in action, but a good understanding of how the double rotor system is engineered. Seeing the watch in the video in operation allows me to appreciate this desirable timepiece all the more.
In particular I like how the crown is not actually pulled out much, but has a fold-out flap that allows for adjustment and manual winding (if necessary). This is done to allow for the crown to be flush with the case. The look is very uniform and instead of just looking like an instrument watch, the whole design has a very technical feel. Watching the turbine in action is a high point, and I think I would sit there and shake my arm around just to see the automatic movement winding itself. Overall, this is going to be one of Perrelet’s flagship designs of 2009 and 2010, and will be available in about October.
See Perrelet watches on eBay here.
See Perrelet watches on Amazon here.
 Perrelet Gents 18K Roze Gold Classic Jumping Hour $17700 A3009 1  US $8,850.00 |
 Perrelet Split Second Chronograph Rattrapante A1043 2 US $4,750.00 |
 Perrelet Turbine DLC Rotor XL 50mm Ref A1050 1 Black Dial Brand New $1NR US $2,275.00 |
 Perrelet Lady Tempest Swiss Watch MSRP $4400 MUST GO US $1,995.00 |
 Perrelet Flying Flying TOURBILLON Ref A 3002 2 18K Rose Gold 42 mm $76900 NIB US $38,700.00 |
 Perrelet Day Date 50 Hour Power Reserve Ref A 1021 Grey Sunburst Dial $4150 NIB US $2,200.00 |
[...] Other companies and played with this concept as a propeller, but Perrelet is taking it to the next level with the jet engine look. Cleverly hidden in the rear of the vanes are weights that help the assembly spin, but to the wearer’s eye, everything look symmetrical. The turbine is crafted from 12 blades of titanium. Hidden between the spinning blades are luminous hour markers. To enhance legibility, the chapter ring of the dial includes minute markers and further hour indicators. The look is really sensational. See the Perrelet Turbine watch video here. [...]