LEGACY

LOUIS MOINET: AN ENDURING LEGACY

When Louis Moinet died in 1856, he left behind a legacy of writings, timepieces, and art that have stood the test of time. However, there was no one to pass the torch to and continue building upon that legacy. The Louis Moinet collection within these pages is the passing of that torch and a rebirth of that legacy.

In 1848, Louis Moinet wrote his famous Traite d' Horlogerie, or Treatise on Watchmaking, often referred to as the world's most comprehensive and skillfully written book on the subject. Moinet's legacy within these writings is the foundation and the heart and soul of today's unique, limited edition collection from Louis Moinet. Here, you will find timepieces inspired directly by Louis Moinet's inventions, writings, and sketches, fusing the purist, romantic old way of doing things with today's technological advances and contemporary sensibilities.

A sense of exclusivity is inherent in each Louis Moinet timepiece that leaves our watchmakers hands and represents a worthiness authenticated by history, made precious by its artistic expression, and consummated by its precision. These values have been and always will be at the very core of Louis Moinet's achievements.

THE INVENTIONS

Louis Moinet invented new and unprecedented concepts during his time in a wide range of timepieces including alarm watches, regulators, and astronomical watches.

One such invention was the "compte-pierce," or 60th of a second counter, which dramatically improved accuracy for astronomical observations. This sensational instrument also possessed a unique jeweled escapement that oscillated at 216,000 vibrations per hour without any trace or wear or increased friction during prolonged use.

Louis Moinet also invented a mainspring that improved the rating of a watch, a spring he poetically described in his writings as being a "half-ripe cherry red" color when fired in the kiln. He was also responsible for developing a new balance-cock that facilitated ease of winding.

These are but a few examples of the profound impact Louis Moinet had on the world of horology. Today, that tradition of creativity and inventiveness continues. Current patent applications include such items as the technology built within the Tempograph, crown guards with independent stems integrated within a watertight system, and the Jules Verne chronograph system to start and stop the chronograph, among others. Our watchmakers work tirelessly to achieve the fusion between art, practicality, and creativity to further advance horology in the tradition of Louis Moinet.