the automatic mechanism lurking beneath the plate on the back of
the movement.
This intentional elevation of the chronograph over the traditional movement compels the company to call Memoris the first true
“chronograph watch” because it serves as the primary function—not
merely a sporty sidekick complication. This may be ambitious reverse marketing but the watch is unmistakably “true” to the brands
origins—as Louis Moinet would desire.
Memoris is a 46mm timepiece limited to 60 watches, boasting
an open-worked design, pink-gold or white-gold case, lacquered
dial at 6 o’clock (indicating hours and minutes), and gorgeous bluesteeled hands.
The “heart and soul” of the Memoris watch is its unique column wheel—which boasts a six-column top indexed to a cog-based
bottom section which controls rotation and int eraction with the
control hook spring and jumper. Jointly, they drive the chronograph
functions—working together with the minutes hammer, blocking
lever and clutch.
Since it can be wound in both directions, the Memoris’ “Energy
Plus” winding system optimizes the rotor’s oscillating and recovery
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