Dualtow

DualTow is a remarkable timepiece created to mark the 20th anniversary of the Christophe Claret manufacture. It features a planetary-gear, monopusher chronograph with an original striking mechanism signaling start, stop and reset function; a tourbillon escapement; and two spectacular rolling belt indicators, running parallel either side of the dial to indicate hours and minutes.

The mechanism

One of the major innovations introduced in the DualTow is its single-pusher chronograph function operating by means of nine identically structured planetary gears. The overall system resembles a celestial nebula.

The belts

The inspiration for such a mechanism came to Christophe Claret one fine day… while he was doing earthmoving work for his Renaissance garden using a caterpillar-tread digger. The notched rubber belts of the DualTow were specially developed for this model.

The wheels

The belts are powered by cylinders placed on either end and designed like the wheel rims of a Bugatti T35.

Stealth plane

Like its counterpart, the DualTow NightEagle features a number of powerful aesthetic references and design codes. It has moved on from the world of automobiles to that of stealth planes such as the American F-117 Night Hawk. Its design is also reminiscent of another ruler of the skies, the royal eagle.

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