Horage Adds Meteorite To The Tourbillon 2 Collection

Horage is one of those companies that dances to the beat of their own drum. In the first decade of their existence, the outsourced movement in their initial watch was replaced by one designed and manufactured in-house. The now-matured K1 caliber is on its 10th version and is at the core of multiple collections. Since then, they have added a K2 micro-rotor movement and a K-Tou Tourbillon movement, all of which, just like the K1, were designed and manufactured in-house. Their watches are unlike any others. The movements are uniquely Horage, with instantly recognizable finishing. Their accelerated path to the upper echelon of watchmaking has been remarkable, and their latest technological advancement is set to transform horology forever.

Their prowess, however, does not simply lie in movement manufacturing. They also like experimenting with new materials, dial designs, sapphire crystals faceted like diamonds, and magnifying lenses that magnify Tourbillon cages instead of date displays. These design elements are innovative and clever, adding a unique touch to their watches. New for 2024 and only available in small quantities is a meteorite-dialed version of their bestselling Tourbillon 2 model. What’s the fuss about Tourbillons? Invented in 1795, the Tourbillon was created to counteract the effects of gravity on the balance wheel, hairspring, and escapement. It does this by enclosing the entire mechanism in a continually rotating cage, effectively eliminating any positional errors.

On this timepiece, you can observe the cage completing its 360-degree cycle at 6 o’clock. Additionally, one of the screws holding the mechanism together is thermally blued, discreetly displaying the running seconds. Unlike any other tourbillon, this one’s cage is crafted from lightweight titanium, and its escapement is made of silicone. This adds anti-magnetic properties and makes the entire assembly exceptionally efficient, affording it 120 hours of power reserve on just one barrel. It is also chronometer-certified, with an accuracy of -4/+6 seconds per day. The movement’s finishing is very Horage, featuring black PVD treatment, their signature grid pattern, and hand brushing.

Although somewhat rare, meteorite dials can be quite busy. However, Horage’s execution allows the unorthodox patterns to be adequately displayed without overpowering the entire design. This feature alone sets it apart from others. They have managed to incorporate numerals that neither stand out nor fade into the background but instead balance the dial and provide easy time-telling. This manually wound watch has a 41mm dimension across the bezel, with the case measuring 39mm and a thickness of just under 10mm. The lug-to-lug length is 47.8mm, making it suitable for all wrist sizes. And to make this one extra special, since most Tourbillon watches are allergic to water. Not this one! You can even take it swimming, as it is water-resistant to 100m.

Only 25 Meteorite-dialed Tourbillon 2 watches will be produced, and you have a choice of 3 case materials: 904L stainless steel, known for its superior corrosion resistance and ability to take a shine; white gold, valued for its soft luster; and yellow gold, appreciated for its warm coloration. The steel version comes on a matching steel bracelet which goes from 22mm at the lugs to 16mm at the butterfly clasp. The yellow gold version is attached to a salmon skin strap with a yellow gold and carbon fiber micro-adjustment deployment clasp. The white gold version is attached to a similar strap with a stainless steel and carbon fiber micro-adjustment deployment clasp.

Horage has become well-known for offering high-quality and cutting-edge technology at surprisingly affordable prices. Their integrity and openness are evident in their products, and this remains true for their new limited edition Tourbillon 2. The pricing is as follows: $12,567 for stainless steel on a bracelet, $23,933 for white gold on a strap, and $25,528 for yellow gold on a strap. Head to the Horage Shop today to learn more about the incredible Tourbillion 2 Collection.