Regardless of their complexity and price point, all of these watches make us jump with excitement on the passing of a full hour, every hour. To signal the time, we’re now shifting focus to a very different but equally captivating complication. This departure from the typical indication of time often relies on a hand or disc to show the correct hour for the full hour before making a jump to display the next. It sounds easy, but it is rather complex to master, as it demands a certain degree of energy built up over the course of 60 minutes, which then gets released in a controlled manner to make the jump. Now that we’ve gotten the technical principle out of the way, let’s take a look at some of the coolest examples around!
The first example on our list is perhaps the simplest form of a jumping hours watch. It features a compact stainless steel case and is powered by the NOS Tenor Dorly 1376 movement. Each watch is unique to its owner, as they are made to order.
The Model No. 7.5 is another standout watch, inspired by vintage 8mm cameras. It showcases the time indications across three individual 'eyes' and is powered by the Miyota 82S5 automatic movement. However, it is only available in Japan.
The next watch on our list is presented in a full platinum case, with a mesmerizing dial decorated with a unique pattern. It features a jumping hours display and a minutes sub-dial, driven by a guilloché rotor in solid gold. Limited to 40 pieces, this watch is a true work of art.
The watch showcases a refined white Grand Feu enamel dial with a jumping hour window and gold hand for the minutes. It boasts an impressive 192 hours of power reserve, thanks to its four barrels. This limited edition watch is a true masterpiece.
This watch features 12 individual jumping discs on the dial, with the exception of the one indicating the correct hour. The movement uses 228 components and is wound by hand. Each watch is made to order and comes in a precious metal case with a customized dial.
The Dimier Récital 15 features a polished grade 5 titanium case and a salmon lacquered dial. It showcases a jumping hour display and retrograde minutes indication. The movement is highly complex, with a hidden double coaxial seconds mechanism and a 5-day power reserve.
These examples of jumping hour watches demonstrate the variety of horological approaches, inventiveness, and choices available. Each watch offers a unique and captivating experience for the wearer.
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