The Lensman 1.2 tourbillon is the third edition of Lensman 1 series that pays tribute to the innovators of watchmaking and photography.

With the Lensman 1 being such a success and like any limited production run watch it left many still to discover it.

The continuation of the Lensman 1 series was paramount and to honour our community we are offering a new brighter version of Lensman 1, aptly referred to as Lensman 1.2.

For the Lensman 1.2 tourbillon, we have taken muse from many cameras using white for special editions to celebrate anniversaries of models.

We have added a bright white dial and a subtle use of contrasting black for the indice markers of the timepiece.  

Filled with white luminous materials, and retaining the red 60-minute marker from the Lensman 1.1, this version of the Lensman 1 is clearly differentiated from the previous edition models. 

The case of the Swiss Made Lensman 1.2 flying tourbillon is stunningly proportioned at 41mm in diameter and a lug-to-lug of 49mm. Grade T5 titanium (Ti 6AI-4V), as used in the Lensman 1 and 1.1 case and crown is a premium titanium alloy comprised of 90% titanium, 6% aluminium and 4% vanadium.

This Grade 5 titanium is very lightweight and the reduction in case weight makes for excellent wearing comfort on the wrist. The resulting case finish on Lensman 1.2 is nothing short of impeccable.
 
The aesthetic of the case is inspired by the aperture ring of a camera lens. The body is laser etched with the markings of an f/0.95 aperture ring. An f/0.95 lens is rare and anything under f/1.0 is among the fastest lenses in the world.

Lensman 1.2 is all about focus and the subject front and centre of this timepiece is the whirling titanium tourbillon cage.

To round out the look of the case is a fixed bezel that‘s reminiscent of a lens‘ focus ring.

The bright White dial comes to life with vibrant Swiss Super LumiNova® appliques and red 60-minute marker at 12 o'clock.

The strap is white woven rubber with black underside. The diamond-cut hour and minute hands are packed with white Super-LumiNova® that glow green to improve legibility against the white dial.

The push-pull crown is finished with a black onyx insert.

The focal point of Lensman 1.2 tourbillon is naturally the cyclops magnifier that sits atop the titanium flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock. 

The magnification heightens the draw of the tourbillon on one's eye.

A five-layer anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects the dial to ensure optimal legibility in daylight as well as when photographing your watch.

Turning to the case back, the movement itself is finished in black PVD to complement the dial. "One's head, one's heart and one eye on the same axis" is engraved on the case back ring.

Lensman 1.2 comes fitted with a woven white rubber strap with black underside.

The strap texture is inspired by a classic camera shoulder straps.

The strap is finished with Horage's proprietary deployant buckle.

The tourbillon is among the most influential of complications that demonstrate the true mechanical prowess and artisanship of a brand. Invented in 1795, it brings the balance wheel and escapement together in a rotating cage. The purpose is to counteract the forces of gravity by constantly shifting the position of these regulating elements, ultimately improving accuracy. The invention of the tourbillon was not to create an elaborate decoration as is the case with many watchmakers today, but rather to be a "tool" to improve movement performance. The complexity and difficulty to produce a tourbillon fascinate both watchmakers and enthusiasts alike. 

Horage is one of very few independents in modern times to wholly develop their own tourbillon.

Reducing a tourbillon's weight and optimizing moving parts is the "pièce de résistance" for movement engineers. As performance watchmakers, our team has engineered the K-TOU calibre with this in mind. At just 0.29 grams the titanium tourbillon cage is one of the lightest cages in the world. It's a marvel of micro-mechanical engineering considering that 34 parts comprise its thin 3.4mm and 11.6mm diameter. 

Lensman 1.2 pricing and delivery.

The Lensman 1.2 is now available to order.

Pricing is 9,990 CHF.

Stock deliveries begin in August 2024.

Dimensions / 41mm diameter, 49mm lug-to-lug, 22mm lug width.

Movement / K-TOU hand-wound flying tourbillon, titanium cage at 0.29 grams and 3.4mm thin, anti-magnetic silicon escapement inclusive of anchor, escape wheel and hairspring, chronometer accuracy at -4/+6 seconds per day, 19 jewels, 3.5 Hz (25,200vph), 120+ hour power reserve (5 days), blacked out aesthetic on movement main plate. Blued seconds indicator screw on tourbillon cage.

Case /Grade T5 titanium - hand polished and brushed, laser etched with camera lens aperture on case profile, fixed bezel inspired by camera lens focus ring.

Case back / Exhibition double layer anti-reflective sapphire crystal, engraved with "One's head, one's heart and one eye on the same axis."

Crown / Screw-down Grade 5 titanium with black onyx inset stone.

Dial Crystal / Domed sapphire with multi-layer internal anti-reflective coatings, round cyclops magnifying lens over flying tourbillon aperture at 6 o’clock.