Frederic Jouvenot Chronograph Evolution

The first watches by talented young watchmaker-designer Frederic Jouvenot will make their appearance in January to coincide with the SIHH 2009 exhibition.  Jouvenot, 31, who has worked behind scenes for various prestigious watch brands, first revealed his plan for a new chronograph design last year, but the translation of design to horological reality took some time to accomplish.  Jouvenot's Automatic Chronograph Evolution is the result of the dedicated work, and is the first self-winding chronograph watch to orient the automatic winding mechanism on the dial side.  

The Frederic Jouvenot Automatic Chronograph Evolution features a 44mm case made from 18-karat white or rose gold.  A tapered rehaut descends into an intricate three-dimensional dial that reveals glimpses of finely finished metal surfaces that includes perlage and Cotes Circulaires. The subsidiary seconds and chronograph 30-minute subdial are strikingly recessed, which give added emphasis to the visual impact of the massive bi-directional gold central winding rotor.  

A sapphire exhibition back reveals the source of inspiration for Frederic Jouvenot's chronograph concept.  Here, the complex column-wheel controlled mechanism appears completely unobstructed, as would normally be the situation only with the best classical hand-wound chronographs.  Connoisseurs can freely admire the intricate chronograph architecture, with its luxurious finishing; these refined nuances include Cotes de Geneve patterns and anglage finishing on the bridges, careful beveling on the steel chronograph levers, and a polished swan neck fine adjustment.  The large screw-adjustable balance beats at the classical pace of 18,000 semi-oscillations per hour, and power reserve of the barrel is 50 hours.  

Frederic Jouvenot has plans to present 88 examples of the Automatic Chronograph Evolution in each metal variation.  The watches will be equipped with a crocodile leather strap and an 18-karat gold buckle.  

The "La Carrousel des Montres" in La Chaux-de-Fonds will host the collection of Frederic Jouvenot through the month of January.  Additional details can be obtained at the French-language website www.buy-replicas.com or by calling + 41 32 968 10 90.