Contrast & Harmony
A study of color and contrast

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When it comes to complicated timepieces, all too often the technical details overtake the bigger picture, reducing a watch to a list of numbers and specifications. At Biver, we strive to push beyond this perspective, making technical mastery the foundation on which we build artistic watches with unique and varied personalities. The Carillon Tourbillon and the Calibre JCB-001 at its core are both extremely complex, but they also serve as platforms on which we can experiment with different natural materials, classic finishing techniques, and new design ideas.

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The Carillon Tourbillon Desert Rose does just that. It takes the now familiar profile of the Carillon Tourbillon and gives it a bright new look through the combination of contrasting materials. The white mother-of-pearl has a lustrous finish with iridescent swirls throughout, and the central section has a deep guilloché pattern, adding additional depth and reflecting light across the dial. On top of that are 12 slim, faceted rubies, adding dashes of crimson across the otherwise monochromatic display.

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The Biver Carillon Tourbillon Desert Rose represents a remarkable synthesis of horological innovation and artistic craftsmanship. This unique piece exemplifies a seamless blend of technical precision and aesthetic appeal, drawing upon a myriad of luxury materials and advanced watchmaking techniques. This exclusive timepiece was developed under the guidance of Jean-Claude and Pierre Biver, showcasing their visionary approach to modern watchmaking while honouring traditional craftsmanship. Featuring a tourbillon and minute repeater, the watch provides a sophisticated glimpse into the intricate world of high-end Swiss watchmaking.

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“This watch is an ideal embodiment of our signature watchmaking style, ” says Biver co-founder and creative director Pierre Biver. “Both mother-of-pearl and rubies have a rich history of use in watches, going back centuries. But here they are treated in a new way, brought together so that each emphasizes the qualities of the other, creating a harmonious effect in which the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. ”

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At the heart of the Carillon Tourbillon Desert Rose is its meticulously crafted dial, a testament to both technical prowess and elegant design. The dial employs mother-of-pearl, renowned for its swirling textures and lustrous white hue, and pairs it with the sharply contrasting ruby markers. These ruby hour markers, with their faceted design, complement the guilloché centre, creating a harmonious visual interplay of textures and colours. This coupling not only enhances legibility but also illustrates the watch’s complex character through the delicate balance of its dial components.

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Beneath the dial, the watch is driven by the Biver calibre JCB-001-B, an exemplar of high-performance mechanics. With a diameter of 34mm and a thickness of 7.1mm, the movement operates at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour) and features an impressive power reserve of 72 hours. At the soul of this mechanism is an automatic winding system facilitated by a bi-directional platinum micro-rotor. The movement’s intricacy is further highlighted by its 374 components and the presence of 44 jewels, each contributing to its reliable and precise functionality. Every component of the movement is hand-finished, echoing the uncompromising standards of Swiss watchmaking excellence.

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Beyond the dial, the 18k rose gold case has a strong, architectural profile, with long faceted lugs and the concave bezel playing with the light and giving the watch additional dynamism. This effect is furthered by the custom-designed 18k rose gold bracelet, which uses alternating brushed and polished surfaces to emphasize the visual impact of its movement on the wrist. Every element of this watch works in concert with the others, playing with the light and offering new details to enjoy.

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Encasing this horological marvel is a 42mm diameter case crafted from 18k rose gold, a material chosen for both its durability and its rich, warm hue that complements the watch’s aesthetic elements. The case, with a thickness of 13.7mm, boasts a sapphire crystal with an inner anti-reflective coating, ensuring clarity and reducing glare. The display caseback, also composed of sapphire crystal, offers an exhibition of the intricately decorated movement, allowing connoisseurs to appreciate the detailed craftsmanship within. The watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters (5 ATM), adding a layer of functionality to its complex form.

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This watch also sends a message about what the Carillon Tourbillon can be more broadly. “One of the key takeaways from this watch is the sheer diversity of design possibilities that the Carillon Tourbillon offers, ” says Biver CEO James Marks. “This piece can serve as inspiration and whatever the client’s personal taste – neoclassical, artisanal, or contemporary – they have complete freedom to create a fully personalized watch if they choose. ”

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Whether it’s the Carillon Tourbillon Desert Rose itself or the broader possibilities it suggests, one thing is clear: The boundaries of what can be achieved through classical watchmaking techniques are only restricted by one’s creativity and openness to new possibilities. At Biver we always seek to push further, expanding these limits and ushering in a new generation of watchmaking art.

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In summary, the Biver Carillon Tourbillon Desert Rose, priced at CHF 670,000 (excl. local taxes and duties), not only encapsulates the technical ingenuity of advanced watchmaking but also stands as a beacon of artistic design. The harmonious selection of materials, coupled with the precise engineering of its components, ensures that this timepiece maintains its place at the pinnacle of luxury watch design. This confluence of tradition and innovation heralds a new chapter in the Biver legacy, setting a standard for future endeavours in the realm of haute horlogerie. 

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection : Minute Repeater

Name:  JC BIVER — Minute RepeaterCarillon Tourbillon“Desert Rose” 

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Functions : Hours, minutes, tourbillon, carillon minute repeater, micro-rotor
Movment :JCB.001-B (mother-of-pearl dial);

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Automatic winding via bi-directional platinum micro-rotor
Every surface is hand decorated to the highest standards
Type: Automatic caliber, wound by micro-rotor
Winding and setting time: via the crown (2 positions) 
Caliber characteristics
Number of components: 374
Jewels: 44 rubies
Diameter: 7.10 mm
Power reserve: 72 hours  
Specificity: Platnum micro-rotor with decoratve plate in rose gold
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (3Hz)
Decorations:    18K white gold bridges; 18K 5N rose gold bar bridge; gear 5N
Components mirror-polished and satin-brush finished, bevels mirror-polished and straight-grained
Specialties:White gold bridges, mirror-polished and grained; steel components, mirror-polished
and satn-finished; bevels, mirror-polished and straight-grained
Functions/Indications
Carillon Minute Repeater, 60-second Tourbillon, Micro-Rotor

Hours, minutes
Seconds via tourbillon
Minute repeater
Dial and hands 

Case   
18K 5N rose gold (obsidian) or Grade 5 titanium (mother-of-pearl)
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 13.70 mm
Lug Width: 21.3mm

Crystal: Sapphire with inner an8-reflec8ve coatng
Case back: Open display back with sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 5 ATM (50 meters, approx.160 feet)
Strap and buckle
Bracelet 18K 5N rose gold
Buckle: Folding clasp with pin in either 18K 5N rose gold 

 

 

 

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