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Twenty-8-Eight Automatic
The new Twenty-8-Eight Automatic is an “urban classic” timepiece, remarkably refined and sober. The 43 mm round case presents particularly comfortable proportions as it is slightly thinner (10.28 mm) than the Academia collection. Lines are also softer, as the flanks of the case are adorned by 48 small imperial columns.
Displaying hours, minutes and centre seconds, its black velvet face is artistically divided in two different guilloché zones: a light flame pattern providing incredible life to the centre of the dial, then surrounded by an elegant and reassuring sunray pattern that structures the whole design. Flames and sunrays are separated by a refined circle applique that echoes the thin and shiny columns on the bezel.
Time is indicated by fine roman numerals positioned on the four cardinal points and discretely interconnected by small cabochons. The DeWitt rotor, designed in-house, is visible through the sapphire crystal back. Finally, two miniature “W” signatures are to be found on the crown and on the golden buckle.
Specs
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds
Movement
Manufactured, Swiss Made
Case
Pink Gold, Polished, 10.28mm (thinness) x 43.00mm (diameter)
Buckle
Pin Buckle
Glass
Sapphire
Water resistance
3.00atm / 30.00m / 100.00ft
Year
2010
Reference number
T8.AU.002
