Traditional handmade watchmaking
Tourbillon classique scientifique Édition
The Scientific Tourbillon presents a more technical and contemporary vision of the Classical Tourbillon.
Handmade in Geneva, it combines a deep midnight-blue grand feu enamel dial, a manually wound artisanal tourbillon movement, and finishing executed according to the finest traditions of haute horlogerie. This edition is limited to 10 pieces.
HAND MADE
The vast majority of the movement’s components are manufactured in my workshop using traditional machines. The bridges, main plates, and certain case components are produced on a pantograph, while the pinions and wheels are machined on a Schaublin 102 lathe. Numerous additional components are also manufactured on a conventional milling machine. This artisanal approach allows me to maintain complete control over the manufacturing process while preserving a high degree of freedom in the execution of components and finishing.
DIALSIDE
The dial side is dominated by a 60-second tourbillon suspended beneath a large mirror-polished bridge. I chose to display the hours and minutes on a small grand feu enamel dial in order to leave as much of the winding and setting mechanism visible as possible. The visible main plate features a traditional frosted finish, commonly found on historic high-end watches, as well as a scraped finish, a technique derived from precision machine tools and used to achieve highly flat surfaces.
THE CASE a Contemporary Construction
The 39 mm case combines various polished and satin-finished 316L steel surfaces, highlighting the watch’s volumes and contrasts.
It features a domed sapphire crystal and a Grade 5 titanium caseback designed to integrate directly into the case middle. The caseback is secured through the lugs, resulting in a completely flat profile and a deliberately clean, seamless visual continuity.
The lug width measures 20 mm, while the buckle width is 16 mm, preserving the overall balance and proportions of the timepiece.
MOVEMENT Entirely Handcrafted Manufacturing
The vast majority of the movement’s components are manufactured in my workshop using traditional machinery.
The bridges, mainplates, and certain parts of the case are produced using a pantograph. The pivots and wheels are machined on a Schaublin 102 lathe, while a conventional milling machine is used to manufacture many additional components.
This deliberately artisanal approach ensures complete control over the manufacturing process, while allowing great freedom in the execution of components and their finishing.
The movement beats at a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour, while the tourbillon cage completes one full rotation every 60 seconds.
SPECIFICATIONS
Vincent Deprez Tourbillon Classique – Scientific Edition
Indications: Hours, minutes, and seconds (displayed around the tourbillon cage)
Case: 316L stainless steel and titanium
Dimensions: 39 mm diameter × 11.3 mm height
Movement: Handcrafted one-minute tourbillon movement, finished to a high horological standard; limited production of 20 movements; tourbillon cage diameter 12.6 mm; tourbillon bridge diameter 22.8 mm; balance spring with Breguet overcoil
Jewels: 15
Frequency: 2.5 Hz (18,000 vibrations per hour)
Dial: Dark blue grand feu enamel, 18 mm diameter
Power Reserve: 52 hours
Water Resistance: 30 metres
Strap: Grained calfskin leather
Dial Manufacturing: Oven-fired enamel dial, entirely handcrafted by Vincent Deprez using traditional tools and machinery
Presentation Box: Walnut wood
Limited Edition: 10 pieces in titanium and stainless steel (fully subscribed)
Price: Upon request
TOURBILLON CLASSIQUE SOUSCRIPTION EDITION
The Tourbillon Classique Souscription Edition is the very first watch I created. This timepiece marks the beginning of my journey as an independent watchmaker and reflects my commitment to designing watches through a resolutely artisanal approach, emphasizing traditional manufacturing methods and complete control over every stage of production.
I chose to launch this first watch as a subscription edition, allowing ten collectors to take part in this horological adventure from the very beginning. Produced in a limited series of only 10 pieces, this edition is now completely sold out.
With a diameter of 39 mm, the Tourbillon Classique Souscription Edition features classic and timeless proportions. Its open dial showcases a one-minute tourbillon, while a grand feu enamel dial, available in deep blue or cream, displays the hours and minutes. The tourbillon itself serves as the running seconds display.
As with all of my creations, this watch was handcrafted using traditional tools and machinery. Every component was manufactured, adjusted, and finished with the utmost care in my workshop, in accordance with traditional watchmaking methods.
This first creation holds a special place in my journey. It represents the foundations of my work and the values that continue to guide each of my timepieces: independence, authenticity, technical excellence, and artisanal craftsmanship.
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