CABESTAN TRAPEZIUM A NEW LESSON IN GEOMETRY
Creator of the iconic Winch Tourbillon Vertical movement, master watchmaker Eric Coudray, propels the ultra-exclusive Swiss watchmaker Cabestan into a new dimension with the Cabestan Trapezium: an exceptional timepiece that defies the greatest laws of mathematics.
In Euclidian geometry, a quadrilateral with no parallel sides is called a trapezoid, or trapezium. This simple, yet elegant geometric form was the concept from which the new Cabestan Trapezium evolved. Applied to the world of watchmaking, this mathematical principle is magnified. Regardless of the viewing angle, a trapezium is visible.
The result is an intricately woven combination of quadrilaterals that creates a strikingly powerful design and a remarkable showcase for its amazing mechanism.
Recognised as one of the most renowned master watchmakers in the world, architect of the legendary Gyrotourbillon, Eric Coudray is also the soul of Cabestan, its designer and engineer. For his latest masterpiece, he created Trapezium and gave it a heart with amazing precision. Exceptional aesthetics, incomparable mechanics. Cabestan Trapezium unites these two essential qualities: a case with a compelling and assertive character and a mechanism of a rare ingenuity.
The gentle and asymmetric shapes of the case are slightly and elegantly angled in height, toward the wearer’s gaze. Coupled with the off-center indexes on Cabestan’s famous rotary drums, this new geometrical dimension makes reading time comfortable, natural, intuitive.
On either side of the case, the master watchmaker created crowns that are designed to reinforce the notion of inclination. With a simple gesture of index finger and thumb, a pair of arms effortlessly unfolds engaging either the winding or time-setting mechanism. When finished, the crowns regain their original position with a gentle push.
Engineered by Eric Coudray, the movement of the Cabestan Trapezium is one of the most precise timekeeping mechanisms in the world. The mechanism incorporates a chain and fusee that automatically corrects for the loss of torque in the mainspring and delivers a constant force to the tourbillon. But even the tourbillon is special. To provide enhanced compensation for the disturbing effects of the Earth’s gravity on accuracy, Cabestan Trapezium’s tourbillon is mounted vertically. The result is a phenomenally robust movement that stretches the limits of micro-mechanics.
As for its design, the angles of Cabestan Trapezium’s structure accentuate its subtle tilt and bring a layered elegance to the creation. The decorative side panels and transparent back also provide astonishing 360° views of the mechanism inside.
In keeping with its ultra-exclusive heritage, Cabestan Trapezium adapts itself to the tastes of its owner through a creative fusion of materials, finishings and tones. Each piece can be personalized for a truly unique experience. The ultimate luxury.
Cabestan Trapezium CHF 240,000
Based in Geneva, Cabestan is a unique actor in the universe of highly exclusive watchmakers. The brand is famous for the Winch Tourbillon Vertical with its retro-futuristic design and revolutionary movement of extreme precision. In 2010, Cabestan collaborated with another tenor of the luxury industry, Ferrari, to create the Scuderia Ferrari One by Cabestan to honour the mythical automobile brand and its 60 years of Formula One racing.
These models and the new Cabestan Trapezium will be present at the Geneva Time Exhibition from January 15-20, 2012 in the Espace Hippomène in Geneva.
