A classic combination of complications in a unique and contemporary design

There’s something special about combining a chronograph and tourbillon. One complication measures elapsed time, while the other uses a rotating cage to counteract the effects of gravity on the regulating organ. Bringing them together is no small feat, as both mechanisms demand considerable energy. Starting or stopping the chronograph also changes the load and torque in the gear train, potentially affecting the tourbillon’s balance amplitude. Space and weight add further challenges. Where, for instance, do you fit a rotating tourbillon cage alongside a complex monopusher chronograph mechanism with a column wheel and horizontal clutch? Getting everything right takes real watchmaking skill. Fortunately, Louis Moinet works with movement maker Concepto, which developed the movement for the 1816 Tourbillon Chronograph. The result is a haute horlogerie creation with sleek looks and edgy mechanics.…