Louis Moinet Tempograph Neo Automatic 44mm Watch LM-125.10.20

The TEMPOGRAPH NEO Lapis Lazuli boldly conjugates an ingenious 20-second retrograde mechanism with one of the brand's classic cases and a modern, streamlined dial.

This limited edition of 28 pieces is adorned with lapis lazuli, a sacred and mystical stone used by humans for nearly 6000 years. Its intense ultramarine blue, sprinkled with golden constellations, makes it a symbol of the cosmic universe.

The TEMPOGRAPH NEO features two distinct visual zones, a creative decision clearly dictated by the desire to exhibit a dominant visual concept. The right side of the dial is devoted to time indications, with the twenty-second retrograde hand and a subdial for the hours and minutes. The left side offers a deep view of the mechanism needed for this horological creation. As for the 18-screw balance, its oscillations are a reminder that the timepiece operates at a rate of 480 vibrations per minute, which corresponds to 28,800 per hour.

At the centre, the retrograde hand performs a fascinating ballet, counting off a 20-second segment before returning to its initial position to begin again. This first choreography is complemented by a second, more subtle animation, located at 9 o'clock. A blue, black, and red counter marks the three twenty-second sequences that make up each minute. The whole is completed by a subdial at four o'clock that gives the time.