Description
Dornblueth & Sohn’s timepieces are renowned for their classical appearance, precise, in-house movements, and exquisite craftsmanship. The calibre 99 collections epitomise these traits and present various complications with Dornblueth’s DNA and signature finish.
The 99.3 forms part of the classic collection with centred hour & minute hand, a power reserve gauge at 12 o’clock, an enlarged small second sub dial set at 9 o’clock and a date wheel at 3 o’clock. Whether you opt for a light or dark dial in a polished steel or massive rose gold case, with or without applied indices or bespoke finishes, Dornblueth’s 99.3 calibre presents a lot of information in an uncluttered fashion in order to retain the Classic style for which Dornblueth & Sohn is renowned.
The Caliber • It was already when finalizing the development of the Caliber 99.2 that Dirk dreamt of integrating an additional complication – the date. Both masters knew that this would require some more time to develop. The Caliber 99.3 unites the large eccentric second of the Caliber 99.1, the 99.2 power reserve and the new idea of the date display.
Movement • Details of the movement Cal. 99.3: diameter: 37 mm • height: 4.4 mm • 20 rubies • fast correction of the date by means of a separate button at “2 o’clock” • springing change of date at 0 o’clock • power reserve indicator by means of the bevel gear differential • oversized eccentric second display, indirectly driven below the train by means of an intermediate gear, with friction spring and cantilevered second pinion • power reserve 50 hours (+/- 5%) • 18,000 semi-oscillations per hour • roségold plated three-quarter plate with yellow gold hand-graving of manufactory name and serial number • Geneva stripe finish • retracing ratchet • double sunburst finish on the crown wheels
Case • solid nickel-free stainless steel, polished / burnished, double screw union • diameter: 42 mm • height: 11.5 mm • 1.6 mm sapphire glass on top, slightly domed and anti-reflected inside • screwed sapphire glass base • oversized crown with embossed manufactory name
Dial • sterling silver with the grained, silky matte finished surface of historical deck watches • numerals and indexes numerals with black print • oversized eccentric second display at “9 o’clock” • power reserve indicator at “12 o’clock” • date display at “3 o’clock”
Screws • flat polished, heat-blued, with beveled edges • Glucydur screw balance with Nivarox-1-Spring • swan-neck fine adjustment on the hand-engraved balance cock
Hands • steel, hand-polished and heatblued
Strap • real high-quality leather, hand-stitched • stainless steel pin buckle
