Bianchet is an unbiased watchmaking model based by Rodolfo and Emmanuelle Festa-Bianchet, whose atelier is situated in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Since 2021, the model has been providing trendy tonneau-shaped watches powered by architectural openworked tourbillon actions. As Watches and Wonders and its aspect occasions are quick approaching, Bianchet unveils a brand new mannequin named the B 1.618 UltraFino, which introduces a number of unprecedented options for the model: its first ultra-thin design, its first steel bracelet and its first computerized motion.
Like different Bianchet watches, this new B 1.618 UltraFino is modernly designed, a method the place Rodolfo Festa-Bianchet’s fascination for the golden ratio (1.168 – therefore the identify of the watch) is seen all through – not just for the case but additionally for the motion, to form the completely different bridge or its gold rotor. But, it introduces quite a few first-time options for the model. As its identify suggests with a way of Italian eleganza, it’s an ultra-thin watch, with extra compact dimensions than what we’ve skilled earlier than, regardless of being the model’s first computerized watch. Additionally it is the primary Bianchet timepiece to be provided with a steel bracelet. Final however not least, there’s additionally for the primary time a model fitted with a closed dial that includes a “golden diamond” sample impressed by the Clous de Paris.
The Bianchet B 1.618 UltraFino’s glossy, curved tonneau-shaped case is 40mm in width, 47.39mm in size and eight.9mm in thickness. As such, it ought to slip simply underneath your cuff and most probably will present nice proportions on most wrists. It’s long-established out of light-weight grade 5 titanium and vulcanized rubber to additional improve carrying consolation. Regardless of its skinny structure, the Bianchet B 1.618 UltraFino presents severe sturdiness, as it’s examined to a 5,000G shock-resistance and is waterproof to 50m. Final, the watch comes with a 5-year guarantee.
Contained in the B 1.618 UltraFino is the model’s first computerized calibre. Like all of Bianchet’s actions, the brand new Calibre UT01 is regulated by a tourbillon, on this occasion, a one-minute flying tourbillon beating at 3Hz. The openworked suspended barrel delivers a strong 60-hour energy reserve. Its structure depends on a symmetrical positioning of the barrel and tourbillon with the gear prepare on one aspect and the keyless works on the opposite. Regardless of the ultra-thin development, its intricate mechanism and its completely different finishes and textures create a compelling sense of depth. The motion is crafted in titanium and weighs 8 grams solely. The gold rotor options interlacing Fibonacci spirals.
The Bianchet B 1.618 UltraFino is delivered with each a titanium built-in bracelet and an built-in rubber strap, each with a titanium folding buckle – with a launch system on the again to swap between bracelet and strap. The bracelet combines H-links with faceted middle-links and tapers right down to a narrower width on the folding buckle. The worth is about at CHF 55,500 (excl. taxes) for the model with a closed dial and CHF 60,500 (excl. taxes) for the skeletonized model.
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