hanks to the versatility of the Perrelet Turbine collection, the watches in this line can constantly be reinvented and revisited. New looks and innovative materials result in dynamic and modern creations with a strong personality, features that have always set the brand apart.

Following the recent launch of the Turbine Rainbow, the first regular production model with a black carbon fibre case, the Bienne-based Maison introduces the Turbine Carbon Black Edition, sporting a “Total Black” style. The precursor of the Turbine Rainbow was the unique Turbine Hope edition designed for the Only Watch Charity Auction in 2021.

Decked out in black from head to toe, the Turbine Carbon Black Edition fully meets the expectations of watch enthusiasts who love bold yet classic and refined designs. To achieve the “Total Black” look, the case, the dial, the iconic turbine, and the strap are dyed black.

Black is synonymous with power and authority. But it is also associated with mystery, elegance and sophistication and is generally the preferred colour for gala events and important occasions. Beloved by many, black is an ’evergreen’ colour; it never goes out of fashion and is always on trend, making it a perfect choice for wristwatches.

With an improved water-resistance of 10atm/100m, compared to the traditional 5 atm/ 50m adopted by the Swiss Maison in previous collections, the central body of the case of the “Turbine Carbon Black Edition” is composed of polycarbonate and carbon fibre. Due to its extreme lightness, this material is very pleasant on the wrist. It is also robust and boasts excellent thermal insulation capacity and resistance to chemical agents and temperature variations. On the other hand, the bezel and case back are made of matte black PVD-coated stainless steel.

The case, which has a 44 mm diameter and a thickness of 13.82 mm, has a sporty-chic look thanks to the smooth bezel and the distinctive fluted case middle. The flat matte bezel frames the black dial, which spins into action with the turbine. Perrelet’s undisputed signature, the dynamic 12-blade black anodised aluminium turbine starts rotating with every movement of the wrist.

As both elements are tone-on-tone, the optical effect created during the turbine’s maximum rotation speed seems to make it vanish into thin air. Thanks to the five counterweights placed beneath the blades, when the oscillation slows down, the turbine re-emerges in all its beauty and returns to its original position.

Applied Arabic numerals and black indices are read with the central hour and minute hands. The only light notes in this dark composition are the white indications for the seconds on the flange, as well as the company logo and the Swiss Made inscription. The display is protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a material that is highly resistant to shocks and scratches. The engine driving the “Turbine Carbon Black Edition” is the manufacture P-331-MH automatic movement beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offering 42 hours of power reserve when fully wound.

Recently conceived, this new-generation calibre P-331-MH benefits from substantial modifications compared to its predecessor. The teeth of the escape wheel have an improved surface finish, and the pallet is fitted with superior quality rubies, ensuring higher performance and an impeccable degree of reliability. Furthermore, the new lubricating system of the reversers guarantees the optimum performance of the bi-directional winding system. The balance wheel is also fitted with a double-cone Incabloc^® shock absorber that increases protection against impact. Its excellent precision and reliability are guaranteed by the Chronofiable and COSC certifications obtained after successfully passing the relevant tests.

The black PDV steel case-back secures the sapphire crystal porthole enabling the owner to admire the circular-grained decoration on the plate and the open-worked rhodium-plated oscillating weight embellished with the Maison’s logo. To complete its “Total Black” look, the water-resistant black calfskin strap with a rubber lining is black, enlivened with grey topstitching. The Turbine Carbon Black Edition is delivered in a special “tactical box” with an additional rubber strap and a fastening tool.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Movement:

• Perrelet in-house calibre P-331-MH, mechanical with automatic winding, COSC and Chronofiable certified
• 28.800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
• Number of jewels: 25
• Power reserve (fully wound): 42-hour
• Open-worked and rhodium-plated oscillating weight with Perrelet logo

Functions:

• Hours, minutes and seconds

Case:

• Round, case body in polycarbonate and carbon fibre, flat bezel in stainless steel with black matte PVD coating
• Diameter: 44 mm
• Thickness: 13. 82 mm
• Sapphire crystal glass with double anti-reflective treatment on dial
• Fluted case band
• Crown with Perrelet logo
• Case back in stainless steel with black PVD coating, transparent sapphire glass porthole.
• Waterproof to 10 ATM (upgraded in comparison to the traditional 5 ATM)

Dial:

• Black sub-dial,
• Turbine technology
• 12 black anodised aluminium turbine blades with five tungsten counterweights
• Central hour-minute and seconds hands in black colour
• Inner-ring with black Arabic numerals and indices

Strap

• Bi-material strap in rubber and water-resistant black calf leather with grey stitching
• Watch delivered in a tactical box with additional rubber strap and tool

Price:

• Euro 4.750