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Independents in Basel: Aaron Becsei
Apr 06, 2008,00:12 AM
Aaron Becsei – Primus
At Baselworld 2008 Aaron Becsei is presenting his first wristwatch and
starting out right, with a simple 3-axis tourbillon. Becsei is the
third generation of a Budapest watchmaking family.
The Primus 3-axis tourbillon is unique in that it uses no ball
bearings, but shafts in jewels as in traditional watchmaking. The
inner cage makes a revolution in 30 seconds, the middle cage a
revolution in 2.5 minutes and the outer cage in 12.5 minutes. This
fast movement of the cage makes the whole very engaging to look at.
The balance takes on 3750 different positions every 12.5 minutes.
The tourbillon mechanism weighs a total or 1.5 grams and includes 17
jewels. In total the watch has 367 pieces including 40 jewels. The
watch is all handmade by Mr. Becsei himself including the case and
buckle. He is planning on making 9 pieces.
This tourbillon clock is also Mr. Becsei's work.
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Independents in Basel: Aaron Becsei
By: DonCorson : April 6th, 2008-00:12
Aaron Becsei – Primus At Baselworld 2008 Aaron Becsei is presenting his first wristwatch and starting out right, with a simple 3-axis tourbillon. Becsei is the third generation of a Budapest watchmaking family. The Primus 3-axis tourbillon is unique in th...