Perrelet invented a self-winding mechanism in 1770 for pocket watches. It worked on the same principle as a modern wristwatch, and was designed to wind as the owner walked, using an oscillating weight inside the large watch that moved up and down.
Advance 230 years and the winds of change are blowing again at legendary Swiss watch makers Perrelet. They have just introduced the new and with a 50mm case – impressively large Perrelet Turbine XL.
With a face resembling the blades of a powerful turbine and with a thickness equal to 14.30 mm, the middle section of the Turbine XL is crafted from titanium, while a bezel and the back of the case are rendered in DLC-treated stainless steel. Both the front and the back of the new Perrelet Turbine XL watches are fitted with anti-reflective sapphire crystals.
The Perrelet Turbine XL comes equipped with a black dial, but there is a choice of alternating colours in between the twelve blades of the turbine, finely honed and trimmed at an angle. Each timekeeper indicates hours, minutes and seconds. The watch is powered by Perrelet’s self-winding Double Rotor P-181 calibre movement.
Embellished with 21 rubies, the mechanism runs at the rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour and has a 40-hour power reserve. The final touch is provided by a natural black rubber strap, closed with a titanium clasp.
There’s also a limited edition version of just 77 pieces, the model boasts the same key characteristics however, the middle part of the case is constructed from 18ct rose gold.
