Versions
Novelty 2020
rose gold
Reference:MG-002716
Case:750/000 rose gold
Dial: Transparent sapphire crystal with black numerals and indexes
Hands:Manually crafted, steel, annealed to a brown-violet hue
Limited to 8 watches worldwide
white gold
Reference: MG-002570
Case: 750/000 white gold
Dial:Blue
Hands:Manually crafted, steel, annealed to a brown-violet hue
Limited to 8 watches worldwide
Numerous connoisseurs have suggested that the exquisite characteristics of the manufacture calibres should be showcased in a particularly exposed position. Thanks to the inventiveness of Grossmann’s engineers, this was consummately accomplished with the calibre 107.0 movement. Here, pure watchmaking artistry has gained a new presence.
So far, highlights such as the Grossmann balance, the hand-engraved balance cock or the ratchet wheel with three-band snailing could only be admired through the display back. Now, with the development of the mirrored calibre, they can be shown on the dial side. This model presents the “back page” of the movement in an unusually large dial aperture that doubles as a prominent stage. The BACKPAGE comes in an 18-watch limited edition in platinum as well as in rose gold.
As a novelty for 2020, the BACKPAGE Transparent is now available. The transparent sapphire crystal dial reveals the sophisticated mechanics and superb craftsmanship of all movement parts. Both the rose gold and white gold versions of the BACKPAGE Transparent are limited to eight pieces each worldwide.
Both versions are limited to eight watches each worldwide
BACKPAGE Transparent
Sapphire crystal dial allows a clear view of the moving spectacle of Grossmann’s watchmaking artistry
The dial
The remarkable concept of the BACKPAGE is also celebrated on the dial side. A full minute scale and an hour arc from 11 to 5 o’clock serve as the framework for the moving calibre presentation. The applied hour markers and numerals in gold match the case colour. The recessed small seconds ring features an extravagant bearing for the seconds-hand arbor: a gold chaton as an insignia for the Backpage
With its exceptional colours, the dial serves as a stage for the brilliant choreography of the movement. The blue dial with blue annealed hands contrast vibrantly against the platinum case. In the rose-gold version, the delicate grey of the dial and the brown-violet hue of the hands radiate cultivated poise and taste.
The mirrored movement
In theory, the calibre 107.0 is a mirror image of the calibre 100.1. In practice, it has been newly designed. An additional wheel between the crown wheel and the ratchet wheel reverses the entire going train with the sense of rotation of the mainspring barrel. The wheel train runs in the right direction thanks to the mirrored escapement and the mirrored oscillation system — also including the balance spring coiling direction.
On the caseback side, the contiguous train bridge is decorated with Glashütte ribbing and endowed with hand-engraved calibre inscriptions. Interesting insights are provided by the cutouts above the oscillation system and parts of the balance stop spring as well as by the generous aperture above the manual winder with pusher ensemble. For the first time, this calibre configuration makes it possible to observe the win- ding and handsetting mechanism as well as the stop-balance device through the display back.
The highlights
The larger dimensions of the 2/3 plate necessitated design changes for the balance cock and the escape-wheel cock. The cantilevered geometry of the escape-wheel cock creates a balanced accent in the overall architecture of the movement. Additionally, the High-Artistic finish of the two components showcases attractive hand engravings, bevels, and chamfers. Further captivating details include the polished minute-wheelbridge and the lavishly finished dial train with its spoked and chamfered wheels.
Tech Specs
Movement
Manufacture calibre 107.0, manually wound, adjusted in five positions
Special features
Shock-resistant balance with inertia and poising screws, impulse pin integrated in rim; flat balance spring; balance staff with integrated safety roller; index adjuster with Grossmann micrometer screw; plate movement with 2/3 plate on dial side, frame pillars and separately removable clutch winding mechanism; visible handsetting train on the back side of the movement; frame parts in untreated German silver; Grossmann winder with pusher and stop seconds; raised gold chatons with pan-head screws; remodified Glashütte stopwork with backlash; mainspring barrel with bilateral jewel bearings for optimised power management in the low-torque range; ARCAP train wheels; proprietary escapement with 18-tooth escape wheel; balance cock and crown wheel, intermediate winding wheel and ratchet wheel with stopwork on the modified spring barrel bearing with a gold chaton in the ratchet wheel; dial train wheels spoked and beveled, beneath polished bridge
Functions
Hours, minutes, and subsidiary seconds with stop seconds, Grossmann winder with pusher
No. of parts
230
No. of jewels
24, of which 7 in screwed gold chatons
Escapement
Lever escapement
Oscillator
Shock-resistant Grossmann balance with 4 inertia and 2 poising screws, Nivarox 1 balance spring with No. 80 Breguet terminal curve, Gerstenberger geometry
Balance
Diameter 14.2 mm, frequency: 18,000 semi-oscillations/hour
Power reserve
42 hours when fully wound
Operating elements
Crown in precious metal, for winding the watch and setting the time, pusher in precious metal for starting the movement
Case dimensions
Diameter: 41.0 mm, height 11.35 mm
Movement dimensions
Diameter: 36.4 mm, height 5.0 mm
Case
Three-part, precious metal
Dial
Solid silver, baton hour markers in precious metal or Transparent sapphire crystal with black numerals and indexes
Hands
Manually crafted, steel, annealed to a brown, brown-violet or blue hue
Crystal / display back
Sapphire crystal, antireflective coating on one side
Strap
Hand-stitched alligator strap with prong buckle in precious metal