Tribute To The Celestial Aries 39MM White Gold

Métiers d’Art Aries – Hand-Guilloché Artistry and Baguette-Cut Sapphire Brilliance

The structural case framework projects absolute aesthetic authority through its fluid circular contours, achieving an elegant 39 mm diameter scale and a sleek dress thickness profile of 10.7 mm. The entire integrated container body and lugs are masterfully sculpted from solid 18K White Gold—completely encrusted in 112 baguette-cut blue sapphires, hand-set by ancestral gem-setting artisans to achieve a total weight of 4.41 carats. Every facet of the gold body traps and diffuses ambient light, projecting a regal, celestial blue shimmer.

The visual dial canvas is beautifully laid bare across its highly customized, sunburst satin-finished blue face, executing a delicate hand-guilloché pattern that radiates from the center. The Aries constellation is beautifully illuminated by brilliant-cut diamonds (~0.01 ct), which appear to float above the dial like stars in the midnight sky. The technical interface is clean and legible, with 18K gold glaive-style hands and striated hour-markers providing an understated, luxurious contrast to the dial’s intricate texture.

Manufacture Ultra-Thin Tourbillon Caliber 2160 – The Mechanical Heart

Ensuring absolute operational precision and tactile authority is the high-performance mechanical self-winding movement, Caliber 2160, certified with the Hallmark of Geneva. Composed with an ultra-thin architecture, this elite engine features a captivating Tourbillon carriage that performs a graceful rotation, doubling as a seconds indicator. The movement integrates a peripheral rotor system, allowing the caliber to maintain its remarkably slim profile while ensuring a robust 72-hour power autonomy. The reverse view sapphire window reveals the intricate dance of the Tourbillon and the meticulously finished movement bridges, showcasing the Maison’s ancestral standards of high watchmaking.

A Testament to Celestial Heritage

The timepiece is completed by a dark blue alligator leather strap, seamlessly matching the dial’s deep hue, secured by a white gold triple folding clasp that itself is embellished with precious sapphire stones. This watch is more than a measurement of time; it is a kinetic celestial sculpture, honoring the ancient mysteries of the Aries sign through the lens of modern Swiss precision.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Movement: Manufacture self-winding mechanical Ultra-Thin Tourbillon, Caliber 2160; Hallmark of Geneva certified.
2. Frequency: 18,800 vibrations per hour (2.5 Hz).
3. Power Reserve: 72 hours (3 days).
4. Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds on Tourbillon carriage.
5. Case: Polished solid 18K White Gold; bezel, crown, lugs, and buckle set with 112 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~4.41 cts); 39 mm diameter scale, 10.7 mm thickness profile.
6. Dial Face: Sunburst satin-finished blue dial; hand-guilloché zodiac sign; constellation set with brilliant-cut diamonds (~0.01 ct); 18K gold glaive hands and striated hour-markers.
7. Crystal: Scratch-resistant flat sapphire with advanced anti-reflective treatment.
8. Caseback: Transparent sapphire crystal caseback showcasing the Tourbillon movement and peripheral rotor.
9. Strap Matrix: Dark blue premium alligator leather.
10. Clasp Assembly: Solid 18K White Gold triple folding clasp set with blue sapphires.
11. Water Resistance: 3 bar (30 meters / 100 feet).