One more expensive brand novelty presented at Baselworld 2011 is the Ulysse Nardin Westminster Carillon Tourbillon Jaquemarts Minute Repeater – the sample of perfect watch making and grace. This exclusive model is devoted to Greek history hero and strength symbol – Alexander the Great, eternal and unique person. And this watch will certainly stay and take its place in history, like he did.
Five handmade small figures of Alexander the Great – Jaquemarts – in different poses are arranged on the charcoal – back grounded, manmade diamond dial. Ulysse Nardin is a rare manufacturer who uses Jaquemarts in his wristwatch repeaters, moving synchronously with gong sounds of hours, quarters and minutes.
Manmade unique decorative diamonds are the unique longstanding development of Ulysse Nardin. This diamond surface is two-dimensional, sparkling, highly resilient and authentic.
The minute repeater mechanism is another one rare feature of Ulysse Nardin watch – it allows to hear the time flowing, and with its sound this Master has managed perfectly. This Minute Repeater Westminster has four different toned (Mi-Do-Re-Sol) gongs, and its movement details are decorated and finished by hands.
The case of this magnificent Ulysse Nardin watch is 44 mm diameter and made from 18 karat white gold, rose gold 4N, such as figures on the dial. Its movement is manual winding, with Caliber UN-78; power reserve is 70 hours, water resistance – 30 meters. Crystal is sapphire anti-reflective, alligator leather strap has folding buckle.
Only 100 units of Alexander the Great Minute Repeater Westminster Carillon Tourbillon Jaquemarts watch are presented to the world (50 – in rose gold and 50 – in white gold).