In honor of its centenary year, Delma has unveiled the 1924 Tourbillon, equipped with Swiss movement combined with a refined dial, case, and bracelet.
Established in 1924, Delma has witnessed many changes over the last 100 years with the advent of new technologies and the impact of various economic and political events.
With a focus on releasing a selection of sports models, Delma satisfies the needs and wants of active consumers.
To mark 100 years of watchmaking in Lengnau, Switzerland, Delma has released its 1924 Tourbillon, appropriately limited to 100 pieces.
Endowed with the gravity-defying mechanism patented by legendary watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet back in 1801, the model positions the escapement and regulating organ within a cage that revolves 360° every 60 seconds. As this cage rotates, any positional errors are negated. A hand affixed to the cage also serves to indicate the running seconds.
The tourbillon sits at the heart of the Caliber DT100.01, a hand-wound movement that has a power reserve of 105 hours.
Unlike most watches, which feature an index-regulated balance, the Delma 1924 Tourbillon is equipped with a variable-inertia balance, which is fitted with a shock absorption system supplied by KIF, and the movement is shock-protected up to 5000 G.
In addition, the Caliber DT100.01 comprises non-magnetic components such as the alloy hairspring and Glucydur balance wheel, hence it can withstand magnetic fields up to 2000 gauss.
The baseplate is adorned with perlage, while the bridges, visible via the exhibition caseback, are embellished with Côtes de Genève and golden text.
Blue screws subscribe to watchmaking tradition, while the movement is ruthenium-treated and dressed in a dark gray finish.
The Caliber DT100.01 may be the company’s first proprietary movement, but it certainly won’t be its last.
The black dial features a grained finish, with the palladium, nickel-plated hour and minute hands lined with white Super-LumiNova BGW9.
The 41mm case is formed of 316L stainless steel. All surfaces of the case are brushed, apart from the beveled edges spanning the top and sides of the case, which are highly polished.
Fitted with a stainless-steel bracelet featuring a deployant clasp, the timepiece also comes with a black Italian leather strap.
The Delma 1924 Tourbillon celebrates 100 years of history; a tradition of Swiss craftsmanship and independence attributes the brand intends to continue developing.
Price (pre-order): CHF 8,900 / USD 9,900 (orders received between 16.1.2024 – 16.3.2024)
Price (once released): CHF 12,500 / USD 13,900 (RRP as of 16.3.2024)