We are incredibly excited to show you the full Louis Moinet 2018 watch collection that was recently unveiled at this years SIHH Genève. We are sure many of you are no strangers to this prestigious watch brand, an independent Swiss manufacturer that was not only behind the very first invention of the chronograph watch in 1816 but has become renowned around the globe for it’s use of exotic materials and innovative technology.
With such a huge and breathtaking collection of Louis Moinet 2018 watches to go through, each with its own set of exclusive sketches and photographs, we better get started…
Louis Moinet Metropolis Magic Green Watch
The striking Metropolis Magic Green watch is an unmissable addition to the Louis Moinet 2018 watch collection and is the only creation by the brand to feature Roman numeral hour markers, a traditional trait that we are sure will be incredibly popular with many watch enthusiasts. However, these are no normal Roman numerals, in fact their design has been taken directly from the Compteur de Tierces, the timepiece certified by Guinness World Records as the first chronograph in history. The mesmerising deep green dial creates a stunning contrast against the diamond cut hour markers and evokes an image of unexplored galaxies, mysteries that Louis Moinet himself explored through his love of astronomy.
Specifications:
- Movement: Automatic LM45 calibre
- Frequency: 28,800 VPH (4Hz)
- Power Reserve: 48 hours
- Jewels: 22
- Case Diameter: 43.2mm
- Functions: Hour, minutes, seconds
- Water Resistance: 50 metres
- Strap: Alligator
- Buckle: Folding clasp
- Case Material: 18 carat gold, DLC coated steel or 316L stainless steel
Louis Moinet Acasta Watch
A truly exciting addition to the Louis Moinet 2018 watch collection, the Acasta watch boasts an array of incredible firsts! Starting with it’s name, the Louis Moinet Acasta watch showcases a dial made from a fragment of rock that dates back to the earliest ages of the earth’s crust. The Acasta rock is thought to have withstood the forces or erosion and tectonics for over four billion years. Suspended above this innovative dial are two tourbillon cages that rotate in opposite directions. Not only is this exquisite mechanism a first in watchmaking but the tourbillons are considered the largest in existence measuring to 14.9mm.
Specifications:
- Movement: Manual, Double Tourbillon LM52 calibre
- Frequency: 21,6000 VPH (3Hz)
- Power Reserve: 52 hours
- Jewels: 36
- Case Diameter: 47.4mm
- Functions: Hours, minutes, automaton
- Water Resistance: 30 metres
- Strap: Alligator
- Buckle: Folding clasp
- Case Material: 18 carat gold
Louis Moinet Dhofar Watch
Boasting the same impressive double tourbillon LM52 calibre as the Acasta, the Louis Moinet Dhofar watch offers another unmissable dial but this time made from a fragment of Dhofar 456, a lunar meteorite. This unique piece of rock is named after the place it was found, a desert in the southernmost region of the Sultante of Oman on the border of Yemen. It was here that Luc Labenne, a partner of Ateliers Louis Moinet, made the incredible discovery of the super rare lunar meteorite, a piece of rock worth more in weight than gold, platinum and diamond combined.
Specifications:
- Movement: Manual, Double Tourbillon LM52 calibre
- Frequency: 21,6000 VPH (3Hz)
- Power Reserve: 52 hours
- Jewels: 36
- Case Diameter: 47.4mm
- Functions: Hours, minutes, automaton
- Water Resistance: 30 metres
- Strap: Alligator
- Buckle: Folding clasp
- Case Material: 18 carat gold
Louis Moinet Sideralis Rose Gold Watch
The Louis Moinet Sideralis Rose Gold watch is an enchanting addition to the Louis Moinet 2018 watch collection with another completely distinctive dial design. Boasting another inverted double tourbillon movement, the Sideralis Rose Gold watch also showcases a mesmerising sidereal mechanism that displays mars, the moon, mercury and authentic meteorites in its own hand-crafted universe. Limited to only 8 pieces, this timepiece also shows off a stunning new material, Red Aventurine, which is proudly displayed on the case back and dial. Aventurine was a product of an experiment when a 17th century glass worker dipped copper flakes into molten glass. The sparkling particles it produced made it the perfect centrepiece of a constellation inspired timepiece.
Specifications:
- Movement: Manual, Double Tourbillon LM46 calibre
- Frequency: 21,6000 VPH (3Hz)
- Power Reserve: 52 hours
- Jewels: 36
- Case Diameter: 47.4mm
- Functions: Hours, minutes, automaton
- Water Resistance: 30 metres
- Strap: Alligator
- Buckle: Folding clasp
- Case Material: 18 carat gold
Louis Moinet Tempograph Black Watch
The return of a favourite, the Louis Moinet Tempograph Black watch is a stunning piece in a new combination of black and rose gold. The original 20-Second Tempograph was – and still is – one of the brand’s most significant timepieces mainly for it’s impressive 20 second retrograde movement that is fully visible on the dial. The striking all black plate is decorated with skeletonised bridges of the LM50 calibre, an exquisite movement comprising of 260 components. At 8 o’ clock you can also see the interplay of the cam and ruby-tipped rack along with the fully visible balance wheel, together creating a unique spectacle completely unmissable on the wrist.
Specifications:
- Movement: Automatic LM50 calibre with ‘Energie Plus’ system
- Frequency: 28,800 VPH (4Hz)
- Power Reserve: 48 hours
- Jewels: 36
- Case Diameter: 46mm
- Functions: Hours, minutes, 20 second retrograde mechanism
- Water Resistance: 50 metres
- Strap: Alligator
- Buckle: Folding clasp
- Case Material: 18 carat gold
Louis Moinet Skydance Watch
The Louis Moinet Skydance watch is an incredibly exciting addition to the Louis Moinet 2018 watch collection since it is the brand’s very first ladies watch! It’s centrepiece dial is in Magic Blue, crafted from a composition that has been kept secret, known to Louis Moinet alone. The stunning blue shade evokes the immensity of the galaxy with the sun shining brightly in its centre – literally. At 6 o clock, the small seconds display has been designed in the shape of the sun with its rays pointing to the second. Surrounding the edge of the dial and the case itself, the Louis Moinet Skydance Ladies watch also boasts a stunning array of diamonds for an unmissable sparkle.
- Movement: Automatic LM58 calibre
- Frequency: 28,800 VPH (4Hz)
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Jewels: 28
- Case Diameter: 36mm
- Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
- Water Resistance: 50 metres
- Strap: Alligator
- Buckle: Folding clasp
- Case Material: Grade 5 titanium, engraved steel and diamonds
