Magellan Swiss Watches
by Thomas C Huggler
(New York)
Award-winning concept - the Magellan 1521
Magellan Watch is named after Ferdinand Magellan (1480 –1521).
This great navigator and explorer embarked on a daring
expedition that has become known as the first circumnavigation of the world. The expedition proved conclusively that earth is round and is even today considered one of the most important feats in human history.
It is not only in tribute to this exceptional endeavor that we named the company after Magellan. Equally important, Magellan showed us the merit of challenging rooted concepts and practices, which notion formed the very basis for the innovative character of our designs.
Magellan Watch is established in the heart of the Swiss watch production region. Employing some of the most gifted local craftsmen, the company creates and produces tactile and aesthetically pleasing timepieces -incorporating proven high quality Swiss precision components- dedicated to a discerning clientele, world-wide.
The Magellan 1521
The 1521 series -the number refers to the year in which Magellan reached his objective- incorporates a dial in the form of a half globe, housed under a scratch-resistant anti-reflective sapphire dome. This protected model features an automatic movement (a de-centric weight winds the main spring), crown fully incorporated into the case (which greatly attributes to the fact that the watch is pleasant to wear), hands curved with the circumference of the dial and a 24-hour hand which indicates the longitudinal position of the sun at any given time.
Although the model is unique and innovative, the look and feel remains profoundly classical. Model 1521 was awarded the prestigious ‘ 2ème Prix du Jury’ award by Montres et Passion for innovation and design within months after its debut on the market.
The sapphire crystal used in the production of model 1521 is to our knowledge the most expensive glass ever incorporated into a timepiece.
The “canons” (set of tubes that transport the power for the hands up from the movement to the centre of the dial) require milling with extreme precision. Add to this the labour intensive assembly process and the use of delicate materials such as mother of pearl and you will understand why Magellan produces a maximum of three, individually numbered units per day.
More information about Magellan Watches can be found at: http://www.magellan-watch.com/
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