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Cecil Purnell Presents the Fourth In-House Caliber – Cecil Purnell Tourbillon Regulator Watch

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Written by Boris Ivkovic on May 20, 2013 in Baselworld - World Watch and Jewellery Show, Baselworld 2013 - 1 Comment

The Geneva-based company which is specialized in creation of tourbillon pieces, Cecil Purnell, has presented its fourth in-house caliber at the recently held Baselworld 2013 show. It is fitted into a new Regulator piece made in accordance to the classic values of the Swiss watchmaking which includes a stylish dial with bleuissage and enamel decorations. Though its specifications are not revealed entirely, it is known that the new Cecil Purnell tourbillon model will have a recommended price of about $145,000 (without VAT).

Cecil Purnell Tourbillon Regulator Watch

The newcomer by Cecill Purnell comes in a round housing which is available in either white (Palladium 150) or pink gold (5N18), while the crystal is naturally made from sapphire. Another notable detail is the protected crown with the engraving of the brand’s logo. However, the real treat lies beneath the sapphire glass. The watch has an interesting multi-layered light-blue dial with bleuissage beautification, made from anodized titanium. On the top of the face of new Regulator piece, we can see a lovely old-fashioned enamel hour sub-dial with hand painted Roman numerals. Apart from the hours, the timepiece also shows minutes (indicated with a central hand) and seconds (via its one-minute tourbillon). Each of three hands is Breguet-styled and blued.

Cecil Purnell Tourbillon Regulator Watch Dial

Unfortunately, the information about the new caliber used in the piece (the fourth in-house caliber made by the brand) is quite scarce. It is known that it features hand winding and that it operates at the frequency of 21,600 vph. Furthermore, it is comprised of over 200 components and integrates precisely 21 jewels in its construction. Finally, it is revealed that the supported power storage measures to 55 hours.  As far as the attachment is concerned, the Swiss watchmaker opted for a crocodile leather strap which fastens with a buckle, made in the same material as the housing.

Cecil Purnell started producing high-quality watches in 2006 when it presented its first tourbillon. Ever since that time, the watchmaker has dedicated its efforts into the creation of quality watches with tourbillon complications, one of the most cherished functions in the world of high-end watchmaking. It is the brand’s policy to make timekeepers which consist of components that were almost exclusively made in-house. A small portion of parts is not manufactured by the firm itself, but Cecil Purnell always utilizes the parts that were made in Switzerland. A lot of attention is given to individual testing of each of the created models. Apart from Regulator piece, the brand likewise unveiled its new Lady Lacroix at the Baselworld 2013 show.

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Cecil-Purnell-Tourbillon-Regulator-Watch
GenderMen
ShapeRound
Case MaterialWhite gold
Case Size43 mm
Case Thickness
CrystalSapphire
Bracelet/StrapBlack leather strap
DialBlue
MovementHand winding
Shock-ProofingNo
BezelFixed
CalendarNo
ChronographNo
Moon Phase IndicatorNo
Dual Time/World TimeNo
AlarmNo
DisplayAnalog
Water-Resistance50 meters (165 feet)
Altimeter-Depth MeterNo
Power Reserve55 hours
AssemblySwiss
Style
PriceHigh-end level luxury
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Written by Boris Ivkovic on May 20, 2013 in Baselworld - World Watch and Jewellery Show, Baselworld 2013 - 1 Comment



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  1. Nikolas January 9, 2014

    To whom it may concern,

    Thank you for your article.

    I wanted to confirm that the pricing is actually above 210,000 chf on this piece (and not 145,000 chf).

    Thanks & best,

    Nikolas

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