New Skeletonized Flying Tourbillon – Angelus U41 Vibrant Structure Tourbillon Skeleton
La Chaux-de-Fonds-based watchmaker, Angelus, announced an interesting new skeletonized flying tourbillon wristwatch. Introducing the Angelus U41 Vibrant Structure Tourbillon Skeleton – delivered in an ultra-light 42 mm x 10 mm grade 5 titanium case – available with either an orange or blue color scheme. Perhaps as a sign of the current times, you receive a flying tourbillon and a highly skeletonized movement – made in Switzerland – for under $35K. There were no precious metals used, but it still makes six-figure tourbillons seem way overpriced. Perceived value, is, of course, a large factor in getting consumers to part with enough money to buy a car or a house – for an unnecessary item that goes on your wrist.
The Angelus U41 Vibrant Structure Tourbillon Skeleton features central hours and minutes, as well as a 60-second flying tourbillon (which means the rotating tourbillon cage is only supported on one side to give a better view of the oscillation of the regulation system). This particular tourbillon does complete a full oscillation every 60 seconds, although since there are no markings, you cannot tell exactly once every minute passes, except by looking at the minute hand. Beyond the visual treat of a tourbillon, technically speaking, the cage spins around continuously to prevent the negative effect of gravity on the balance wheel, balance spring, and escapement, thus improving the rate accuracy and amplitude.
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