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T ourbillon and
C hronograph
Calibre 2889
Hand-wound
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1. Introduction
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2. Description of watch
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3. Basic functions
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4. Additional comments
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Table of contents
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The Manufacture
Audemars Piguet
1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
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185 years later, in 1986, Audemars Piguet successf ully f it ted this system for the f irst t ime into
a pro duc t ion w r is t w a t c h w i t h an ul t r a - t h in
automatic mechanical movement. The Manufacture
in LeBrassus has since built on this success by
presenting many tourbillon models combined with
all watch complications.
The Manufacture, still one of the select few mastering
the secrets of this complication, of fers more than
25 different tourbillon movements.
1. Introduction
The tourbillon
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The chronograph
We are of ten called upon to be able to measure the
time separating two events. This makes the chronograph
an indispensable instrument. Its invention was the
work of a watchmaker in the Valle de Joux, HenriFrol Piguet, who designed and created this system
in 1845.
Since its founding in 1875, Audemars P iguet has
been developing and mak ing some of the most
sophist icated and ef f ic ient chronographs in the
world. While the tourbillon and chronograph both
faithfully reflect this philosophy, dating back over
one hundred years, the movement makes its own
mark w ith an exclusive chronograph mechanism,
showcasing one of the Brassus Manufactures latest
advances in reliability and precision.
The chronograph mechanism features a new, highly
effective coupling lever. This provides dual gearing
adjustment to ensure greater accuracy, an exclusive
Audemars Piguet innovation that also prevents the
chronograph hand from jumping when the start function
is activated.
Moreover, the 30-minute counter is equipped with
a practical device enabling a semi-instant jump of
the chronograph minute hand within an interval of
approximately half a second. The advantage of this
system lies in the fac ilitated t ime measurement
reading, since the transition from one minute to the
next occurs rapidly and gives a clear indication of
the number of minutes elapsed.
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Calibre 2889
Bridge side
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Number of jewels: 28
Minimal power reserve: approx. 72 hours
2. Description of watch
Manual winding
Balance with variable inertia screws
Breguet (Phillips) hairspring
Mobile stud-holder
Number of parts: 290
Dial side
Specificities
Integrated chronograph movement
Chronograph mechanism with column wheel
30-minute counter
Manual finishing on both bridges and mainplate
Manual finishing of the cut out parts (polished
bevels, grained finishing on top and Matt
"brouill" finishing underneath)
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1 Hour hand
2 Minute hand
3 Second hand
2. Description of watch
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Returning to zero
Press the pushbutton F
Start
Press the pushbutton E
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Stop
Press pushbutton E once again
3. Basic functions
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To continue timing an event
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4. Additional comments
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