Louis Moinet Derrick Tourbillon Features Working Oil Rig: VIDEO

Today we’re taking a close up look at a unique new timepiece, the Louis Moinet “Derrick”. This world first combines two things we thought we’d never see in a watch write-up: a tourbillon and a working oil derrick. (For those who are out of touch with their inner J.R. Ewing, a derrick is a set of machines which help extract petroleum at oil and gas rigs.)

True to its name, the petroleum blue dial of the Derrick Tourbillon features a derrick in constant motion, completing its cycle every 15 seconds. Its rocking lever is made entirely of brushed aluminium. The hand-wound Derrick tourbillon movement works at 21,600 vibrations per hour.

The winding mechanism is visible through the case-back. The “octopus” spring plays three roles by acting as pull-out piece spring, lever spring and click spring. This unique creation is housed within an 18K white gold case with the Louis Moinet crown guard, incorporating the stem in such a way as to enable easy replacement if required (a feature that is pending patent).

The Louis Moinet Derrick Tourbillon is limited to a twelve-piece edition, and retails for CHF 280,000 (approximately US$293,800).

Check it out in action:

Photos courtesy Louis Moinet.

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As a former New Yorker, now a “Miamian,” Adrienne Faurote joined Haute Living in August of 2021. She currently serves as the Haute Media Group Editor-in-Chief, overseeing all editorial platforms within the Haute Media Group while also maintaining her role as Fashion, Jewelry Watch Director. Prior to her position at Haute Living, Faurote was the Market Editor at Marie Claire Magazine US, amassing over ten years in the industry, becoming an authoritative voice in all things fashion, jewelry, and watches.