Press release
Many brilliant minds were interested in researching the perpetual movement of a mechanism that, once set in motion, would continue to function indefinitely.
Abraham-Louis Perrelet had the idea of harnessing the energy produced by the natural movements of the person wearing the timekeeper and, in 1777, developed the first automatic watch in the history of watchmaking.
By placing the movement at the centre of their development projects, the Perrelet engineers developed what was to become one of the mechanisms especially typical of the watch industry, the “Double Rotor”.
The Perrelet calibre P-181 with automatic winding, completely exclusive, displays two rotors, one on the dial side and the other on the side of the movement. The combination of the 2 perfectly synchronised rotors feeds the going barrel. So the mechanism has a source of energy, which is continuous and amplified. The rotor situated on the dial side also enables a constant control of the good functioning of the watch.
Unique and atypical watchmaking speciality: the Perrelet Double rotor
The cases with their fluid, dynamic lines, in steel, gold or titanium, house refined dials that are readily legible and display an attractive central motif. The Double Rotor becomes mobile and turns on its own axis at the slightest movement. When worn on its owner's arm, this special feature comes into its own.
Calibre P-181 can appear to be both technological or poetic, and sportive or classical, depending on which of the 4 families based on the Double Rotor is being considered.
The latest creation is the surprising and amusing Turbine. This is certainly the most dynamic interpretation of the Double Rotor, since the latter completely covers the dial. Consequently, the Turbine, whose design is protected, delights all observers, as it produces a spectacular optical effect, by means of a lower dial. An effect which, only on this model, is reinforced by the exceptional dissociation of
the 2 rotors.
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In 2008, a bewitching collection called Diamond Flower was launched. An original marriage of refined watchmaking and the jewellery art, in which the Double Rotor was inspired by a finely sculpted lotus flower, set with precious stones, providing the unique charm of a sparkling technical refinement, of which every woman would like to be the instigator.
The Double Rotor Titanium is a little marvel, which features an innovating mix of materials borrowed from other industries. The case, in contrasting polished and satin-finished titanium, houses a carbon fibre dial, with luminescent numerals and an upper Double Rotor made of titanium. Full of character, this model appeals to sporting minds and technological enthusiasts.
Perrelet reserves a Classical collection for lovers of traditional timekeepers, highlighting the Double Rotor in all its sober elegance. The rotor swinging on the dial side, finely decorated and angled and of smaller proportions, ensures that the observer misses nothing of this special model's beauty.
A subtle creation, whose mechanical qualities overcome all physical limitations. Without doubt, this speciality will give its fortunate owner the sensation of escaping the gravitational pull of everyday life.
