Tempograph Black:
An icon revisited
The 20-Second Tempograph is one of the most emblematic timepieces by Ateliers Louis Moinet, and the only one to feature a fully-visible 20-second retrograde movement, endowing this historic piece by the Ateliers with technical beauty. Today, the Tempograph returns in a version combining black and rose gold – opening up a whole new perspective for the piece.
“Tempograph has been a clear statement of our style ethos virtually from the outset. It’s a timepiece that really made its mark in our early years, and it’s been a firm favourite with our collector clients. The new black & rose gold version is our way of asserting its contemporary side. It benefits from a number of discreet additions that we’ve never had before – including a plate, balance wheel bridge, and a black Fleur de Lys. All of our watchmaking art is summed up in the attention we pay to each and every detail. Put together as a whole, these details make up the identity of the new Tempograph Black.”
A powerful, modern composition
The compelling presence of the new Tempograph Black resides in the combination of black and rose gold. One absorbs the light; the other reflects it. One is intentionally modern; the other pays tribute to the noblest days of traditional fine watchmaking. Together, they produce a balanced timepiece that blends diverging styles.
To achieve this balance, Louis Moinet has used various touches of other colours, subtly lending their support to each style. Enhancing the traditional spirit, the gilded hands complement a flange engraved with a Clou de Paris pattern. For the finishing contemporary touch, meanwhile, the seconds are shown at 9 o’clock, in the form of a mobile display divided into three sectors (grey, red, and black).
An in-house caliber laid bare
Beneath this contrasting yet coherent assembly sits an all-black plate adorned with the skeletonised bridges of the in-house caliber, comprising 260 components. It’s been made all
