To be one way to tell the time, the changing of the moon phase naturally takes into the watch design and manufacture. In the early 17th century, the watch has been contained the moon phase function. The huge moon phase clock was the original modality for the timepiece combines with the moon phase. And this watch manufacture technology and shape naturally adds into the pocket watch and the wrist watch manufacturing. The top Swiss watch brands, such as Patek Philippe, Blancpain and Audemars Piguet manage this skill perfectly. We can have a look on these moon phase watches as the following.
The latest Patek Philippe Ref. 5216 multi-function watch possess minute repeater, tourbillion, perpetual calendar, automatic date turning and the moon phase display. The minute repeater reaches the new summit, the tourbillion device even means time can be told accurately, and the moon phase display function is also very wonderful. This charming can remind the owner’s romantic imagination.
Blancpain is one of the most historical and tradition watch manufacture in high class watch making field. Blancpian recommended the Claasique gold moon phase wrist watch; this is the oldest design mode among the moon phase watches. The half round moon phase display window and the smiling face above the moon are the modality that most of the common moon phase will not adopt today. But this sexy design will give the owner a very simple but happy feeling when sees the smiling face completely when the moon is full round. The cloud flowers on the moon phase dial and the star group show that how Blancpain take important of the detail design. And this also add some mysterious and cloudily feeling. Another Blancpain moon phase watch is the VILLERET watch. This is the first double time zone watch recommended by Blanpain. Just turn the watch head, adjusting the date, the time and the reference time would be completed. The situation should be paid attention to is that the reference time can be automatic adjust into the timing of the second time zone. The automatic movement of this watch consist of 321 small parts, and the power storage is 72 hours. The reference time display window locates at the 12 o’clock position; the center of the watch dial is the half time zone and the second display window. The design structure and the manufacture technology of this watch show the amazing innovation spirit of Blancpain again, and also lady a foundation for the brand revolution.