Credits: Article and images by Cheryl Chia @ Revolution Watch Magazine. See the original article here - https://revolutionwatch.com/bernhard-lederer-introduces-the-central-impulse-chronometer-inverto/
Bernhard Lederer first unveiled the Central Impulse Chronometer in 2021, and among certain enthusiast segments, its influence continues to reverberate whenever escapements or sophisticated modern chronometers are brought up. The reason being that he improved upon the independent double wheel escapement invented by George Daniels in the 1970s, which realized the merits of Breguet’s natural escapement without its shortcomings.
The natural escapement is one of the most fascinating escapements of all time as when considered in isolation, it is theoretically the most efficient escapement ever invented especially for pocket and wristwatches. Unlike anything else past and present, it uniquely delivers two impulses directly to the balance in opposite directions at each cycle – one at each vibration.
In addition to greater transmission efficiency, its efficiency does not deteriorate over time. Beyond building on the work of Breguet and Daniels, Bernhard Lederer incorporated a pair of remontoirs to not only prevent power fluctuations but also maintain parity in the energy delivered to both escape wheels throughout the functioning of the watch.
Today he has unveiled the Central Impulse Chronometer InVerto, which inverts the movement to display its dual train architecture on the dial. The watch is an iteration of the pièce unique originally created for Only Watch 2023.
The decision to reveal the inner workings came after multiple requests by collectors to exhibit the bridge side of the movement on the dial. Limited to just 18 pieces, it is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2024.
Credits: Article and images by Cheryl Chia @ Revolution Watch Magazine. See the original article here - https://revolutionwatch.com/bernhard-lederer-introduces-the-central-impulse-chronometer-inverto/