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Nov 28, 2023

New: Perrelet Lab Peripheral Collection

Perrelet introduces shades of green and blue in their new Lab Peripheral

Perrelet introduces shades of green and blue in their new Lab Peripheral Collections with three novelties.

Press Release information with commentary in italics.

The price for the Ref. A110 3hand watches are CHF/EUR/USD 3,880. And the price for the A1101 Dual Time is CHF/EUR/USD 4,980.

The release comprise of three references. Two which are 3 handed automatic watches with different executions of the dial – one in Deep Blue and the other in Emerald Green, and a dual time reference with an Emerald Green dial.

From the release photographs, the Emerald Green looks quite spectacular as does the blue, especially in juxtaposition with the clean silver bits of the dial. The Perrelet signature of showing the moving rotor is via an aperture ring made to the dial just inwards from the minute chapter ring.

The movement is designed with dual periphery rotors which are eccentrically weighted rings. Each of these rings are attached to each side of the movement, and remain completely synchronised to each other. The effect of the dial side rotor, which is decorated with oblique stripes on one half look like a moving turbine and is a rather fascinating visual. And the case back rotor allows a full visual of the movement through its center.

The LAB Peripheral's case design is also rather interesting. Both the 3 hander and the Dual Time share the same case, which has a vintage feel somewhat reminiscent of the 1970s. The lugs are big and angularly attached to the cushion shaped case which feature deep coin edge marks on its side. The case is rathr large at 42mm x 42mm, and remains for us to try it out when we are able to get our hands on one.

Perrelet is world-renowned for developing watches characterised by an original and instantly recognisable design, all equipped with automatic calibres. Why only automatic movements? The answer is very simple. It is a tribute to its founder, master watchmaker Abraham-Louis Perrelet, who invented a mechanism that was absolutely revolutionary for his epoch. He developed the first automatic calibre and it was the year 1777! This date also marks the founding of the Swiss Maison.

The brand is distinguished by its exclusive animated dials. In 1995 Perrelet patented the Double Rotor and in 2009 the Turbine. Two technologies that may seem similar but are totally different. The Double Rotor is functional to the movement and the rotation of the two perfectly synchronised oscillating weights, one on the case back and a second one on the display side, powers the barrel ensuring a more efficient winding force. The Turbine features a propeller-shaped rotor, which creates fascinating optical effects when spinning on the dial and has only an aesthetic purpose.

In 2021, Perrelet takes the automatic movement to a higher level. This happens with the "LAB Peripheral" collection, which introduces the LAB Peripheral Dual Time and the LAB Peripheral 3-Hands models.

This line features a rotor that dances discreetly around the periphery of the dial according to the rhythm of the owner's wrist. It accomplishes its task, does not disturb the legibility of the watch's functions and boasts a fine carving with oblique stripes. It is almost invisible but does not hide from a keen eye.

While the first editions have a more classic ‘attire’ in silver and black, with addition of blue only for the model with the dual time zone function, the 2023 creations welcome an emerald green hue on the dials of the LAB Peripheral Dual Time and the LAB Peripheral 3-Hands. The latter is also available in a deep blue shade. Two trendy, contemporary and well-loved colours.

The "LAB Peripheral" collection comes in a 42 mm x 42 mm stainless steel cushion-shape case, water-resistant to 5 ATM. Its soft, smooth lines along with brushed and polished lugs, the embossed rectangles decoration on the case band and the polished octagonal bezel with satin-brushed profile, endow this model with a strong and distinctive character. With its casual-chic style, it is suitable for both elegant and sporty occasions, depending on the outfit it is paired with.

The case frames a finely adorned dial. Its multi-layered structure, the combination of various decorative motifs, such as the central disc embellished with raised vertical stripes and the matt sandblasted ring surrounding it, endow the dial with stunning beauty and add depth.The minute flange matches the dial colours contrasting the silver shade of the peripheral oscillating weight.

"LAB Peripheral Dual Time Emerald Green" provides the practical GMT function highly appreciated by voyagers. It takes place on the counter at 6 o’clock, in the same hue as the display. Decorated with circular grooves it bears the second-time indication, with a mix of Arabic numerals and indices. The day/night indication is revealed through a small round aperture between 10 and 11 o’clock. The hour and minute hands of the two-time zones are treated with white Super-LumiNova.To enhance optimal legibility, at 12 o’clock the date is displayed in two small windows while it's visible at 6 o’clock on the "LAB Peripheral 3-Hands Deep Blue and Emerald Green".

The time can be read by means of luminescent hands pointing towards applied cut-out hour-markers filled with Super-LumiNova, emitting white glow in the dark. They emanate from the centre of the dial and are suspended towards the minute flange, giving the impression that they are literally floating on air. This results in an unhindered view onthe most distinctive feature of these timepieces: its peripheraloscillating weight.

The oscillating mass observable on the dial-side is made possible thanks to the clever in-house manufacture self-winding movements, calibre P- 411 for the time-only version and calibre P-421 for the dual time model, both beating at 28.800 vibrations per hour and offering 42-hour of power reserve. The rotor on ball bearings, a 180° plate's segment, is fixed to a wheel with toothing inside, which engages with a pinion on the outer rim of the movement and transmits the energy to the gear-train winding the mainspring.

The sapphire crystal porthole on the case back, sealed with 6 screws, reveals the balance in action and the rhodium-plated bridges with Côtes de Genève finishing and 3N gold engravings that can be admired in all their beauty given the absence of the rotor as expected from a traditional automatic movement.

"LAB Peripheral Dual Time Emerald Green" and "LAB Peripheral 3-Hands Emerald Green an Deep Blue" are complemented by a calf leather strap with an alligator pattern and white stitching matching the shades of the dial, closed by a steel folding buckle personalised with the brand's logo.

Once again, Perrelet surprises watchmaking enthusiasts with timepieces with a strong stylistic identity and innovative mechanics that make every owner a true connoisseur of the art of high-end Swiss watchmaking.

Movement:

Manufacture Perrelet P-411 caliber, mechanical automatic movement

Fitting diameter: 31.60 mm

Total diameter: 34.80 mm

Thickness, including oscillating weight: 5.02 mm

Vibrations per hour: 28.800 (4Hz)

Jewels: 30

Number of Components: 243

Power reserve: 42 hours

Balance-wheel shock protection system: Incabloc

Circular-grained and rhodium plated mainplate

Bridges: Côtes de Genève, rhodium-plated with 3N gold engraving

Oscillating weight: rhodium plated, circular-brushed, engraved grooves pattern

Functions:

Central hours, minutes and seconds hands

Date window at 6 o’clock

Case:

Cushion-shaped, polished/brushed stainless steel, octagonal polished/brushed bezel

Size: 42mm x 42mm

Thickness: 13.51 mm

Anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass on both sides

Case-back with sapphire crystal glass, secured by 6 screws

Water resistance: 5 ATM

Dial:

Two color variations: blue and emerald green

Central part with vertical decoration in relief, surrounded by a matt sandblasted ring

Cut-out hour-markers filled with Super-LumiNova

Luminescent hours and minutes hands

Central seconds hand

Blue or green minute flange on a scale of 5

Peripheral oscillating weight visible on dial-side, engraved grooves decoration

Date window at 6 o’clock

Strap:

Blue or green calf leather strap with alligator pattern and white stitching

Stainless steel folding clasp embellished with the Perrelet logo

Movement:

Manufacture Perrelet P-421 caliber, mechanical automatic movement

Fitting diameter: 31.60 mm

Total diameter: 34.80 mm

Thickness, including oscillating weight: 6.32 mm

Vibrations per hour: 28.800 (4Hz)

Jewels: 30

Power reserve: 42 hours

Balance-wheel shock protection system: Incabloc

Circular-grained and rhodium plated mainplate

Bridges: rhodium plated, adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif

Oscillating weight: rhodium plated, circular-brushed, engraved grooves pattern

Functions:

Central hours, minutes and seconds hands

Big date window at 12 o’clock

Secondtime zone with day-night indicator at 6 o’clock

Case:

Cushion-shaped, polished-brushed stainless steel, octagonal bezel

Size: 42mm x 42mm

Thickness: 13.51 mm

Anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass on both sides

Case-back with sapphire crystal glass, secured by 6 screws

Water resistance: 5 ATM

Dial:

Emerald green

Central part with vertical decoration and circular-brushed rim, surrounded by a matt sandblasted ring

Cut-out hour-markers filled with Super-LumiNova

Luminescent hours and minutes hands

Central seconds hand

Green minute flange on a scale of 5

Oscillating weight visible on dial side, engraved grooves decoration

Date window at 12 o’clock

Circular grooves decoration on the secondtime zone counter at 6 o’clock, round aperture between 10 and 11 o’clock for day/night indication

Strap:

Green calf leather strap with white stitching

Stainless steel folding clasp embellished with the Perrelet logo