Ulysse Nardin, which has always been characterized by its commitment to technological innovation, is once again revolutionizing the watch industry with theInnoVision 2, which, as was the case with the Innovision 1, launched in 2007, stands out for its 10 technical characteristics that place it at the forefront of the most advanced watchmaking.
So, this 2017, theInnoVision 2It is presented with 10 incredibly innovative features that make this model an unmatched watch. Below we detail each of these small revolutions so that you can enjoy them little by little.
1 Double constant exhaust
The sophisticated Double Escapement has surpassed the Direct Double Escapement of its constant force predecessor, using a complex silicon structure with locking elements and flexible silicon leaves that do not depend on the mainspring. Therefore, friction is reduced and the energy pulsations on the balance and hairspring are constant, which gives this model very high precision.
2 Direct Silicon Link
In the escape ofInnoVision 2Deep reactive ion etching is used to produce two initial microcomponents from single-crystalline silicon. It has a type of silicon bond, developed byUlysse Nardin, to merge the components into a complex three-dimensional element. On the other hand, the sealed bond is created by compressing the surfaces at temperatures of 1000 to 1200 °C and adding oxygen. The real innovation is that the process creates stable "silicon oxide" joints, which extend in all directions from the point of contact.
3 Silicon steering wheel, gold elements, stabilizing micro vanes
The new steering wheelInnoVision 2It meets two essential basic characteristics according to the criteria of haute horlogerie: its center has the least amount of mass possible and, at the same time, a high moment of inertia. And it's all thanks to the cutting-edge manufacturing process used to create the lightweight silicon balance wheel body, combined with the distinctive paddle shape of the regulator lever and the four solid gold elements set on the outer edge.
4 Self-winding mechanism: Grinder
The bidirectional rotating self-winding mechanism has challenged fine watchmaking engineers since 1942.Ulysse Nardinhas developed an energy conversion system that allows the transmission to be optimized. This new design has been called Grinder, and it uses the flexibility of the material and the kinetic potential of the system to release energy and wind the watch through the movement of the user's wrist.
5 Silicon bridge with sapphire coating
In collaboration with the École Polytechnique Fédérale (EPFL) of Lausanne and the company Sigatec,Ulysse Nardinhas developed a patented method of coating silicon with a thin layer of sapphire, which surpasses the already advanced nanocrystalline synthetic diamond coating introduced in 2007. This new component features harder surfaces and greater mechanical stability.
6 24 karat gold wheels
En el InnoVision 2, Ulysse Nardinhas used solid gold for the gears in the mechanical movements, which are generally made of brass, so when interacting with the steel pinions they gave rise to some friction. The use of gold ensures that energy transmission is more efficient and has a positive effect on the energy consumption of the movement, and ultimately the power reserve of the watch. After the manufacturing of these wheels, the outer surface is completed with a series of stable and delicate structures.
7 Glass bridge with integrated crash protection for the steering wheel
The set of elements that make up the classic shock protection system in a conventional watch, which traditionally must withstand a lot of inertia, is made up of the bearings, the fixed bearing and the counterpivot stone, as well as a hairspring. The revolutionary advance proposed in theInnoVision 2, by Ulysse Nardin,is the use of glass in the elaboration of the aforementioned system, which, due to its strength and flexibility, unexpectedly improves its performance.
8 SuperLuminova effects on the glass steering wheel bridge
The use of glass in the construction of the bridgeInnoVision 2has allowed engineersUlysse Nardincreate delicate channels in it filled with SuperLuminova, a type of phosphorescent pigment that is activated by daylight or artificial light and then glows for hours, to obtain amazing luminous effects in the dark.
9 Attractive time display: from 1 to 11 and from 1 to 11 p.m.
Unlike the traditional time display, which rotates around itself every 12 hours, theInnoVision 2presents an innovative concept by digitally representing the hours from 1 to 11, and then the hours from 13 to 23, an extraordinary patent-pending idea.
10 Three-dimensional glass minute hand
In addition to its exceptional time display, theInnoVision 2It features a minute hand created from a three-dimensional crystal sculpture manufactured with high-precision laser cutting, an extremely delicate process with a resolution of 3 to 5 micrometers. The stability of the minute hand, even against impacts, is guaranteed by a thin metal plate that serves as its base.
10 advances that putUlysse Nardinat the peak of technological innovation. With theInnoVision 2, fine watchmaking takes on a new dimension, in which technological advances and the most detailed design come together to achieve a model of great beauty and unmatched performance. The clock of the future has arrived!
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