Alchemists debut Cu29 to promote well-being
For the first time, a watch collection has been endowed with the natural properties of copper so as to associate personal well-being and equilibrium with a very exclusive 100% watchmaking manufacture
An innovative material, CUPRUM 479 is the scientific name of this alloy of copper, gold, and silver that has beneficial qualities for the human organism and marks its fundamental difference as a watchmaking material. Copper exerts positive effects on the body in addition to its advantages as a pure material that can be machined to the smallest tolerances before being polished and finished by hand according to the highest standards in fine watchmaking. Finally, Cuprum displays astonishing oxidative stability and is more stable than 18 carat gold.
Unveiling the innovative concept of “Mechanical Healing”, Cuprum powerfully stimulates the body’s natural defences, particularly by promoting the assimilation of vitamin C, and is the actual material used for the back of the watch, thus creating a timepiece that contributes to the body’s well-being while worn on the wrist.
The Cu29 is equipped with a variable inertia balance with weight screw situated at 8 o’clock. Just above, between 10 and 11 o’clock, the power reserve is indicated by a cursor moving along a peripheral gear bar indexed from 0 to 72 hours. On the opposite side, between 2 and 3 o’clock, the selected function is indicated: W (Wind) or S (Set). The hour dial, made from “Grand Feu” enamel or stone, is placed at 12 o’clock, and displays the hours (red hand) and minutes (white hand), while the seconds are displayed off-centre at 6 o’clock. The ring, calibrated into 60 trailing seconds, covers the two barrels of the Cu29.
The Cu29 comes in three versions – the Cuprum/Black Obsidian combination helps protect, and promotes spirituality, while Cuprum/Lapis Lazuli helps promote creativity, improve concentration, and instill wisdom. Lapis lazuli is also reputed to help alleviate allergies and skin problems. The third version of Cuprum/Jade is an age-old combination that is considered a source of prosperity, compassion, optimism and tolerance.
The Cu29’s sapphire crystal is the first “atmosphere” crystal in watchmaking. It is hemispherical, with a smaller diameter at its base than that of its outside edge so that the crystal’s diameter gradually expands from the base until it takes on a hemispherical curve at its apex – similar to the earth’s atmosphere around the planet. The Cu29’s atmosphere crystal is pierced by the crown tube, and is integrated directly into the atmosphere crystal. The atmosphere crystal has forced the Alchemists to perform the casing from below. The movement is thus screwed to the case middle, which is then covered by the atmosphere glass, which is glued to it. Finally, the Cu29 has no bezel or flange, thus enabling the movement to occupy the entire case.
