TwoTone Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Tuesday, April 29, 2008 W A T C H I S M O T I M E S Photographs of the HD3 Complication Bi-Axial Tourbillon "Vulcania" A former concept watch called the Vulcania has become flesh and bone. Designed by Fabrice Gonet for the three year old brand HD3 Complication. A trio-collective started by Jorg Hysek where he, Gonet and Valerie Ursenbacher design watches from their wildest imaginations. The Vulcania name derives from the Jules Verne Steampunk hero, Captain Nemo and the island which was his home port. Like many of his contemporaries, Gonet has deconstructed the watch with its functions in a deeply set three-dimensional display, separating each gauge as a tribute to vintage naval technology both fictional (Nautilus) and fact (Turn-of-the-century mechanical submarines). The hours are determined from the rotating wheel cylinders on the left, the minutes on a disc like a ship's Chadburn Telegraph, a sextant style power reserve indicator, porthole loupe date window, and highlighted by the tilted bi-axial tourbillon. All the watch functions can be seen through its front and rear sapphire glass panels, side-viewing porthole, and the back plate has an etched map with its coordinates engraved on it. The case is titanium and platinum. I've been pacing like an expecting father for this baby to come out! So pass out the cigars to the lucky few - and by few, I mean only 11 Vulcania will be made. The coming out party will be in Geneva Switzerland at the SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie) in April. The price? If you have to ask... Down Periscope! copyright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 So when will Paul release his copy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 A very interesting watch thanks double T, I am glad you posted it here because @ $4000,00 this is sure to be my first and last viewing. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 thanks for the post. amazing craftsmanship...horrible wrist shot the owner should take some classes at the bytor school of wrist shots lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Cool watch, reminds me of a low-tech slot machine somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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