Description
Moritz Grossmann Hamatic Vintage
Reference: MG-002708
The classic elegance of Moritz Grossmann’s BENU collection is carried through to the BENU Hamatic. Inspired by the pocket watches crafted in Moritz Grossmann’s workshop, signature elements such as large Roman numerals and slim hands, define the prominent face of the watch.
Throughout millennia, researchers and inventors strove to build a perpetual motion machine; a device that would continue to move indefinitely once started. Without any external source of power, it was believed that the machine itself could generate an unlimited amount of energy. It was only with the formulation of the law of conservation of energy in the middle of the 19th century that physics quashed the principle of perpetual motion. Nevertheless, people’s fascination for the concept remained.
While Moritz Grossmann’s HAMATIC calibre does not purport to be a perpetual motion machine (because it draws its kinetic energy from an external source), the cleverly designed concept is fascinating and beautiful.
How does it work?
Moritz Grossmann’s HAMATIC adopts a pendulum-style hammer weight to convert the energy generated through the wearer’s movements to the ratchet wheel and the mainspring in the barrel, meaning that an external energy source makes the dream of infinite motion come true. It’s therefore safe to say that the HAMATIC is one of the most beautiful and complex examples of ‘would-be’ perpetual motion.
The Vintage HAMATIC in 750/000 white gold comes with a retro-style dial and is limited to 25 models worldwide. The special dial carries the classic logo font and an exclusive finish. To achieve this, the German silver base surface was first painted in a black-anthracite colour then treated with a finish called ‘black or’, to create the highly polished, shiny black surface that gives this timepiece it’s signature vintage aesthetic.
Technical data
Diameter: 41 mm
Height: 11.35 mm
Material: 18k white gold
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 30 m
Movement: Cal. 106.0
Frequency: 21,600 beats per hour (3 Hz)
Winding: Automatic
Power reserve: 72 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
Strap: Alligator with pin buckle in white gold
Limited edition: Limited edition of 25 pieces
