Black Hole Tourbillon - Yas Edition

Our creation, the Blackhole Tourbillon, approaches the landscape of futurism while evoking a sense of wonder and possibility.

During the Islamic Golden Age, geometry, mathematics, mechanical engineering, artistry and decoration all coalesced into creations never before seen or imagined.

This was the primary source of inspiration for this unique Vanguart Blackhole Yas.

The 3-tier automaton dial is entirely decorated with traditional Arabic numerals that were hand-engraved with finely detailed calligraphy aesthetics.
The complexity of this stylized engraving blurs the boundaries between the art and mechanics of the timepiece.

It reminds us of ancient times when art, science, inventions were closely intertwined. This same era witnessed the birth of the masterpieces of Ismail Al-Jazari, the father of robotics and creator of the first great automatons.

This unique creation envisioned by a close friend of Vanguart carries this creative brilliance of the Islamic Golden Age forward into the 21 century.

The highly detailed and mesmerizing engraving work was achieved by our most talented artisans and required over 150 hours to complete.
The hand engraved titanium dial features highly polished arabesques that are contrasted by matte textured finishes thoughout.

The final operation involves manually applying white Super- LumiNova and black lacquer to the reading elements, as well as the colors representing the United Arab Emirates around the edge of the dial.

AN AUTOMATON FOR THE FUTURE

Developed and created entirely in-house by the Vanguart team, caliber T-1701 features a central flying tourbillon that appears to be levitating above the animated dial. The time is indicated by a linear time display with the hour and minutes each having their own concentric dial that border the tourbillon.

SEAMLESS DESIGN

The sweeping lines of the case flow seamlessly, complex geometries are conveyed with grace and fluidity, and every detail has been treated with care, craft and consideration.

There are no visible screws or pins, which further pushes the organic aesthetic. The final result is a flowing design that was created in absolute coordination with its next generation highly engaging tourbillon mechanism.

EMOTIONAL ENGINEERING

The setting of the watch is where the beautiful ingenuity of Vanguart is on full display. A highly ergonomic joystick-type setting system replaces a traditional crown and allows the user to advance and reverse the time in a highly engaging and tactile way. Time simply flows forward and backward with the Blackhole with the slightest pressure.

ENGAGING TIME

775 components comprise this groundbreaking movement which has set the stage for the future of Vanguart mechanisms: technologically advanced, always engaging and placing User Interface into the equation, designed with refined beauty and hand-decorated entirely throughout.

EXPERIENTIAL COMPLICATIONS

In-house levitating flying tourbillon.

Concentric 3 tiers automaton dial with linear time display.

High precision joystick time setting with forward and reverse indication.

Vertical power reserve indicator / gauge.
42 hours of useful power reserve

775 components

Main plate and bridges in grade 5 titanium rose gold PVD.

Microblasted, satin- finished, block-polished and hand-beveled

THE FLYING TOURBILLON

At the heart of the Blackhole resides the Vanguart levitating flying tourbillon. Designed and developed entirely in-house, this highly finished and precise one-minute tourbillon creates an unparalleled visual impact at the epicenter of the timepiece.

TIME READING

The time is elegantly displayed in a linear format on the left side of the timepiece next to the triangular-shaped indicator. The 3-tier concentric automaton dial is in constant motion displaying the passage of time.

The 1st tier represents the hour, the 2nd tier represents the first digit of the minutes, and the 3rd tier displays the second digit of the minutes which animates by advancing with each revolution of the one-minute tourbillon.

TIME SETTING

Winding and setting the Blackhole is both simple and engaging.

The lower crown is for winding the watch (1st position) as well as for precisely setting the time using the joystick function (2nd position). You can advance the time forward or backward by applying rotation to crown while enjoying the animation of the automaton dial.

The upper crown allows you to independently adjust the hours, providing an instant travel time function for when you change timezones.

COUNT-DOWN

The Blackhole also features a discret countdown timer function that allows you to experience the automaton dial in a different way.

When you advance the lower joystick forward, you will see the diagonal-shaped indicators at the bottom of the case near the word REVERSE turn black and if you move the joystick backwards, the diagonal-shaped indicators will turn gold.

You then simply set the time to represent the predetermined length of the countdown you wish to measure and press the crown in. The automaton dial display will then proceed to countdown. You are essentially reversing the passage of time!

POWER RESERVE

On the left side of the watch next to the triangular-shaped indicator for the time readout, you will see the power reserve display. It is designed as a series of eight horizontal lines with the word LOW at the bottom and FULL at the top.

As you wind the watch, the small horizontal black lines slowly appears, clearly indicating how much power is now in reserve.

QUICK RELEASE STRAP

Designed and created with great consideration for the user experience, Vanguart’s quick release strap system requires only one press of a button and a gentle pull to safely detach. The straps clip back in just as readily, allowing you to conveniently change the look at a moments notice. The Vanguart straps for the Blackhole are the same dimensions as for future Vanguart watches, resulting in straps being able to be shared between different models entirely.

BLACK HOLE TOURBILLON BESPOKE YAS N°1/1

Case in white gold / 173 grams.

Microblasted exoskeleton with polished bevels. Polished fuselage.

Dial in titanium grade 5 / rose gold PVD.

Laser prepared, engraved and finished by hand. Handmade painted indications.

Movement in titanium grade 5 / rose gold PVD. Microblasted finish. Handmade polished bevels and satins.

Presented on a white or a sand rubber strap.