Horological Machine N°3
Overview
First launched in 2009, Horological Machine No.3 was far outside existing timekeeping references and marked the beginning of an iconic series.
The wearer can fully appreciate the art and craft that makes up HM3 and draws one’s gaze inside the highly complex machine; a machine comprising more than 300 fine-finished, high-precision components. The movement of HM3 has been literally turned upside down to allow for an uninterrupted panorama of the solid gold winding rotor’s graceful arcs and the high-speed oscillations of the balance wheel. Turning the watch over reveals the technical secret behind its inverted movement: two large ceramic bearings efficiently transmit power up to the cones and date wheel.
HM3 is available in two versions: ‘Sidewinder’, with cones lined perpendicular to the arm and ‘Starcruiser’, with cones in line with the arm.
What's so special about this machine?
Twin cones, a battle-axe rotor and ceramic bearings offer bring together a dynamic sculpture and a highly technical wristwatch.
Machine in action
Horological Machine No3 was developed to display the machine’s beautifully finished movement in operation.
Harmoniously crafted bridges, rapidly oscillating balance wheel, gearing and distinctive battle-axe shaped automatic winding rotor are all open to view. This allows the wearer to fully appreciate the art and craft that makes up HM3 and draws the viewer’s gaze inside the highly complex machine; a machine comprising more than 300 fine-finished, high-precision components.
THE MACHINE
“The knack of flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
- 2 versions:
- Starcruiser (cones in line with arm)
- Sidewinder (cones perpendicular to arm)
- Both versions available in 18k white gold/titanium or 18k red gold/titanium.
- Dimensions 47 x 50 x 16 mm
- Three-dimensional horological engine designed by Jean-Marc Wiederrecht/Agenhor;
- Powered by a Sowind base
- 22k gold battle-axe automatic winding rotor
- Hour and minutes information transmitted via ceramic ball bearings to laser-cut hands.
- 304 components / 36 jewels
- Hours and day/night indicator on one cone, minutes on second cone
- Date around the movement
Inspiration
Designed like a spaceship, Horological Machine No.3 was developed to display the machine’s beautifully finished movement in operation..
Harmoniously crafted bridges, rapidly oscillating balance wheel, gearing and distinctive battle-axe shaped automatic winding rotor are all open to view.
Jean-Marc Wiederrecht, winner of the inaugural award for Best Watchmaker at the 2007 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, was entrusted with turning the drawings and designs of Max Büsser and designer Eric Giroud into horological reality.
