While automatons have been in existence since the late 17th century, there’s no denying that DERRICK is one of the most spectacular ever seen. In a quest for contrast, Louis Moinet has chosen to showcase its pioneering system by placing it atop two black-coloured dials. The first, with a rather more traditional feel, features a hand-punched surface for a brilliant sheen. The second, with more high-tech overtones, offsets the derrick with a woven carbon fibre mesh. The first models are being made available in Louis Moinet’s legendary NEO case, cut from polished, satin-effect 5N rose gold. Both editions are limited to only 12 pieces each.
