The structure of the 42.5mm case is quite complex: the middle case is made from black-coated grade 5 titanium, while the outer frame is crafted from 18K rose gold. The bezel’s three-dimensional grooved design is highly sculptural, reminiscent of gears, and the lugs are openworked to reduce weight. The top of the chronograph pusher at 2 o’clock features circular ribbing for enhanced tactile feedback.
The dial features a clear, highly symmetrical layout. The minute tracks for the 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock and the small seconds at 9 o’clock are made from smoked sapphire. The column wheel and horizontal clutch of the chronograph mechanism are visible at 12 o’clock, while the flying tourbillon occupies the 6 o’clock position, with its base and flanking bridges adorned with hand-cut black onyx. The central chronograph seconds hand and the two sub-dial hands are a striking red, making the timing results easily readable.
The LM114 manual-winding movement was developed by Louis Moinet in collaboration with movement manufacturer Concepto. Comprising 301 components, it incorporates a “volte-face” twin-barrel system where two serially arranged mainspring barrels discharge simultaneously to power both complications, providing a lengthy 96-hour power reserve.
It comes on a black alligator leather strap. It is a limited edition of 28 pieces. The official price is approximately 133,000 Euros.
Louis Moinet Impulsion Onyx Flying Tourbillon Chronograph
Grade 5 titanium and rose gold case, diameter 42.5mm, sapphire crystal, black openworked dial, LM114 manual-winding movement, 36 jewels, frequency 28,800 vph, power reserve 96 hours, black alligator leather strap, water resistance 30 meters.
Complications: Chronograph, Flying Tourbillon
