Beautiful balance is conferred by the two elements of the hour and minute display and the tourbillon sitting opposite each other.
Rose gold tube-like batons provide a means of identifying the even hours on the dial as well as adding extra visual interest.
The case:
As previously stated, this watch is large and as such imparts a very masculine persona. However, the subtle character of the crown, discreetly hugging the caseband, ensures it does not gouge or chafe the skin. Moreover, with its unobtrusive design, the introverted profile of the crown makes the timepiece appear smaller than it actually is.
Rose-gold features on the bezel and caseback contrast magnificently with the black DLC-coated steel of the caseband and black rubber strap.
Perrelet has featured an exhibition caseback on this model, allowing inquiring eyes to survey the automatic movement within.
The movement:
Working in collaboration with its sister company MHVJ, Perrelet developed the in-house self-winding P-311 tourbillon movement. The outcome, as I discovered at Baselworld last year, is very pleasing.
The movement is enhanced with a côtes de Genève motif, blued screws and an oscillating weight featuring the aforementioned lattice-like motif.
Conclusion:
As I wrote this review I was aware that in all probability, some, if not all, of the 20 limited edition pieces may well have been sold. However, as I feverishly charged around the various exhibition halls of Baselworld, I recorded to my notebook those models I wanted to review. It has taken time to work through my long to-do list and there still remain many models I feel a compulsion to write about. Nevertheless, failing to discuss this watch would have been a glaring omission.
The Perrelet Black and Gold Tourbillon looked stunning in its very impressive presentation case and even better once placed upon my wrist. With the exception of the hour and minute hands, every detail appears contemporary. This is not to say the traditional dauphine shaped hands do not harmoniously blend; quite the contrary. The design of the watch is very resolved, but modernity is definitely the persona of this watch.
Some purchasers may be dissuaded from purchase by the sheer scale of this watch, but I don’t think this should unduly concern Perrelet, as I anticipate demand will outstrip supply with many men appreciating the bold statement made by the Black and Gold Tourbillon.
Technical Specifications:
- Model: Perrelet Black and Gold Tourbillon
- Ref: A3035/1
- Case: 18-carat rose gold and black DLC coated steel; diameter 50 mm; height 13.88 mm; water resistant to 50 meters; sapphire crystal front and caseback
- Functions: Hours; minutes; seconds displayed upon tourbillon
- Movement: P-311 tourbillon movement, self-winding movement; frequency 28,800 vph (4Hz); power reserve 65 hours
- Bracelet: Black rubber strap presented on stainless steel pin buckle with DLC coating
- Limited edition: 20 pieces
My watches is black and Gold in the middle of the clock.