Frederic Jouvenot "Helios Albedo" Titanium

Inspired by the ancient world, the great explorers, and the astronomical instruments they invented… Frederic Jouvenot collections are all about invention, innovative concepts, with a spice of poetry and artistic sensitivity.

Discoveries and astronomical instruments

Fascinated by the Sun, the intricate play of light and shade in a three-dimensional playground, and how humanity came to master one of the first horological device… Frederic Jouvenot developed the very first mechanical sundial, a micro-mechanics marvel that embodies his disruptive take on modern watchmaking.

Whereas a Tourbillon cage usually fits 80 components in 13mm, Frederic Jouvenot 24-hour Jumping cage is the result of a 2-year R&D and several patents, fitting 100 components in a 12.916 mm central cage, including 24 rubies which will activate the hour’s jumping beams.

A perfect light reflection

The “Helios” collection pays a tribute to the Greek mythologies, being the very first hour display over 24 hours that shows the sun’s path and the alternation of night and day. From Latin "whiteness", Albedo is a term related to Astronomy, describing the reflective property of planets, asteroids, celestial bodies & surfaces.

Limited to 28 pieces, the “Helios Albedo” dial is made of 12 black-polished symmetrical microstructures, using a very traditional hand-finishing technique that takes hours to give each single element its mirror-like effect.

The result is a mesmerizing optical effect where surfaces reflect each other, contrasting with the 12 golden sunbeams that appear and then flip over one after another.

The manual movement, entirely developed by Frederic Jouvenot, pays homage to the finest Swiss Watchmaking traditions.

Technical specifications

Frederic Jouvenot Helios Albedo

Limited edition of 28 pieces

Case

• Material: Titanium
• Dimensions: 44 x 55 mm
• Thickness: 13 mm
• Glass: Face and back sapphire crystal cover with antireflective coating
• Titanium bezel, secured to the case with pins
• Water-resistant to 50 meters (5 bar) 

Dial and hands

• Three-dimensional dial with 12 black-polished symmetrical micro-structures
• 12 sunbeams hour-display with 12 jumping hours indicating day and night (patented system)
• Central Minute rotating disk

Movement

• Movement bridges decorated and engraved with rhodium plated Côtes de Genève
• Mechanical with manual winding
• Number of jewels: 18
• Screw-adjusted balance, frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
• Power reserve of 50 hours

Functions/Indications

• 12 sunbeams hour-display with 12 jumping hours indicating day and night (patented system)
• Central Minute rotating disk

Strap and buckle

• Black alligator leather strap
• Titanium folding clasp with Black DLC treatment

MSRP: CHF 44'000

For more information, please visit fjouvenot.com