Insight Micro-Rotor Lady Opal
MON00350
Australian crystal opal dial and mainplate cover
The semi-transparent crystal opal used to make the dial and mainplate cover of this timepiece is from the town of Coober Pedy in South Australia, often described as the opal capital of the world. It was collected at source by a connoisseur of rare gemstone almost half a century ago.
This precious opal is regarded as the finest thanks to its highly stable internal structure that makes it diffract light, resulting in a resplendent play of colour. Its compactness and low porosity mean its vibrant appearance will remain constant over time.
Snow-set 22k micro-rotor
No matter which direction the micro-rotor oscillates, it provides consistent power that allows the movement to have the constant force necessary for an 80-hour power reserve. The front of this oscillating weight is spectacularly decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds of varying sizes.
The art of hand-finishing
The bridges are decorated with hand-made, hand polished bevels and jewel countersinks and are fixed in place using Romain Gauthier’s signature screws with aesthetic S-slot.
A plaquette with Romain Gauthier logo provides a smart visual counterpoint to the micro-rotor, while the curvaceous, hand-bevelled bridges evenly spaced around the periphery glint in the light, their arcs marrying with the inner contours of the case.
Case
The 39.5mm diameter of the three-part case – caseband, bezel and back – makes Insight Micro-Rotor a perfect fit for both male and female wrists. The crown is placed at 2 o’clock to free up space for wrist movement. The soldered lugs gracefully meet with the caseband. And the bevel in the front sapphire crystal is another subtle design touch that helps to make Insight Micro-Rotor a horological tour de force.
Movement
The Insight Micro-Rotor’s movement has been designed to be highly visible so the viewer can gain an instant appreciation of the spectacular mechanics and fine finishing, giving rise to the name “Insight”.
Designing and building a movement that boasts a bidirectional micro-rotor is in keeping with Gauthier’s haute horlogerie ethos of developing daring, in-house movements from scratch, as well as with his quest to create atypical, ultra-efficient winding mechanisms.
key materials
Red gold
Appreciated for its warm hue with rosy undertones, rose gold embodies elegance, refinement, and timelessness.
Opal
Renowned for its captivating play of colours, opal reveals ever-changing reflections with remarkable depth and intensity. Every stone is unique, making each creation truly one of a kind.
Rubber
Rubber is waterproof, durable, comfortable, and resistant to sweat, UV, and temperature changes.
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