As you probably have seen (and can see on the picture below Accutron Women's Swiss Chronograph Diamond Ivory Leather Watch, Model - 26R17 of another Cabestan masterpiece), there is a miniature chain that delivers the energy directly to the movement. A constant force is being delivered to the tourbillon by using a 6 speed automatic transmission.Jean-Francois Ruchonnet, “Of all the timepieces I have created over the years, this one has a truly special meaning. Ferrari is a mythical company, a company that builds dreams, a company that sets the standard in the car industry and in Formula 1 racing. I am honoured to be part of this exciting adventure with Cabestan and Ferrari. Together we have created something enduring.”Thanks to Suryia Hill of Sparkle for the photos and information about this exciting Accutron Women's Swiss Chronograph Diamond Ivory Leather Watch, Model - 26R17 joint venture between Cabestan and Ferrari.
On the sides, a special magnesium alloy was used to create likenesses of race car wheels and the lug nuts that are emblematic of pit stop tire changes during Grand Prix races.The lightweight aluminium drums are engraved with numbers that are the same on the Ferrari instrument panels, providing the F1 driver real time data that he needs to win. In the center, you’ll see the carbon block created by Ferrari for use in F1 cars due to its light weight and strength. The leather strap reminds us of the leather Daytona seats, used in Ferraris.Of course, some special attention for the engine of this time piece. The vertical tourbillon, designed and engineered by master watchmaker Eric Coudray. The vertical tourbillon movement has been designed this way to compensate for variations in the balance Accutron Women's Swiss Chronograph Diamond Ivory Leather Watch, Model - 26R17 amplitude due to the effects of gravity.
