The Louis Moinet ASTRONEF Wins the German Design Award
The ASTRONEF reaches new heights of global recognition by taking its fourth bow on the international stage, this time winning the highly coveted German Design Award 2024.
The Louis Moinet ASTRONEF timepiece is a marvel of horological craftsmanship that has garnered a staggering array of accolades. Among its triumphs are the A’Design Award’s Gold Prize, the Middle East Watch of the Year’s Best Tourbillon Watch, and the Platinum Award from the Muse Design Awards. Its recent recognition at the German Design Award, where it earned a special mention in the “Excellent Product Design” category for luxury goods, is a testament to its cutting-edge design and avant-garde concept.
The ASTRONEF doesn’t just tell time; it performs an intricate dance. Its two satellite tourbillons orbit the dial, each encased in rotating cages at different speeds—one completing its rotation in ten minutes, the other in five, aligning perfectly every three minutes and twenty seconds. This synchronization is a testament to the ASTRONEF’s precision, a core strength of this horological masterpiece. These tourbillons, light and elegantly designed, tip the scales at a mere 0.25 grams each. Their counterweight is not just a functional achievement but a ballet of technology and design that enhances the watch’s accuracy.
Peering into the ASTRONEF’s heart through its open case back, one discovers twin barrel springs, each powering a tourbillon, all driven by the LM 105 calibre with its sixteen ceramic ball bearings. It results from three years of intensive labor and relentless dedication to innovation and artistry. Innovation extends even to the crown of the ASTRONEF. Reinvented to eschew pulling, a selector integrated into the case back seamlessly manages time-setting and winding—another hallmark of Louis Moinet’s ingenuity.
The ASTRONEF’s case design is ingenious, boasting openworked lugs and topped with a sapphire crystal that speaks to a modern aesthetic. Available in an 18-carat red gold edition and a newly released grade 5 titanium version, the ASTRONEF is pushing the boundaries of traditional watchmaking into new, exciting territories. Each edition, limited to just eight pieces, showcases tourbillon cages and counterweights in red gold, creating an elegant contrast against the contemporary look of the titanium.
The ASTRONEF by Louis Moinet is a kinetic sculpture for the wrist, bridging the worlds of art and engineering and inviting onlookers into a mesmerizing mechanical ballet.
Price & Availability:
The Louis Moinet ASTRONEF is available in two editions, each limited to only eight pieces, available at select Louis Moinet retailers worldwide.
- Price Reference LM.105.50.60: CHF 360’000
- Price Reference LM.105.20.60: CHF 320’000
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