PRIM Tourbillon Bedřich Smetana

The company PRIM presents its new watch model. PRIM Tourbillon Bedřich Smetana, a unique limited edition, pays tribute to one of the most prominent Czech composers, Bedřich Smetana. These exceptional timepieces were created to mark a significant anniversary of Smetana’s birth and celebrate his contribution to Czech music and culture. This model combines timeless elegance, precise watchmaking craftsmanship, and luxurious details, making it not only a unique timekeeper but also a valuable collector’s item.

The year 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bedřich Smetana. His artistic legacy is one of the cornerstones of Czech cultural heritage. Smetana played a significant role in shaping Czech national identity and contributed to the formation of the idea of an independent Czech state, eventually leading to the creation of Czechoslovakia. Through his work and various other activities, he helped develop Czech culture, which was an important part of the national emancipation movement.

Each piece in this series is unique and features distinctive details that reflect Czech cultural heritage. The PRIM Smetana watches are designed for collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate not only their technical excellence but also their symbolic significance. With this edition, owners can carry a piece of history and music on their wrist at all times.

All five color variants share the following common dial features. The numerals are crafted in a font typical of the era. Completing the design is a tulip-shaped crown, designed by the company’s designers, adorned with a 4-millimeter precious stone at its peak. The selected gemstone—whether a diamond, ruby, or sapphire—adds the final touch to the overall watch design.

The PRIM Tourbillon B. Smetana is not only a symbol of Czech music but also a tribute to traditional watchmaking, bringing a piece of history into the everyday lives of its owners. This limited edition embodies Czech elegance and cultural heritage, intertwining time and music with every tick.

The aperture at the 6 o’clock position allows you to observe the movement of the Sea-Gull TY8230 calibre from the TY8 series, which includes a total of 14 movements and variations, including those with automatic winding or retrograde time display. The movement used offers a manual winding power reserve of up to 50 hours and a frequency of… 21,600 vibrations per hour. As the manufacturer of PRIM watches, we have once again chosen the tourbillon, which has become a symbolic feature for our company. With this, we pay tribute to the remarkable achievements of the inventor of this royal complication, Abraham-Louis Breguet, who patented his “whirlwind” 223 years ago (in 1801). This complication protects the movement’s hairspring from the effects of Earth’s magnetism and positional error.

The limited edition consists of a total of 50 pieces, with 25 of them additionally featuring a bezel made of… 18-carat gold weighing approximately 12 grams. The watches are designed with the precision characteristic of the PRIM brand, offering each owner not only beauty but also exceptional technical performance.

The Tourbillon TY830 is a mechanism designed to compensate for the effects of Earth’s gravity on the accuracy of a watch’s movement. It is a mechanical lever escapement housed in a rotating cage with a balance wheel at its center. This cage rotates around its axis once per minute, thereby constantly changing the position of the balance wheel relative to Earth’s core. This ensures improved positional accuracy. The tourbillon is one of the so-called complications of Haute Horlogerie—high-end watchmaking. It was invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1795. Watches featuring a tourbillon are offered only by premium watchmaking brands and serve as an initial indicator of the brand’s quality and craftsmanship.

“When Time Meets Music”

About the Model:
5 color variants – 25 in full stainless steel and 25 with a bezel made of 18k white gold (with different gold tones depending on the model).

Watches from the fifty-piece limited edition PRIM Tourbillon Bedřich Smetana They captivate at first glance. Crafted from polished stainless steel with a high-gloss finish, the standout features of the model include the distinctive case side and the refined lugs. This exceptional timepiece also deserved a bezel made of genuine gold, making it a unique jewel in a limited series – offered either with a stainless steel bezel or an 18-karat white gold bezel, depending on the model.

You can choose from five color combinations: elegant classic silver, black, gold, rose gold, and attractive blue.

Roman numerals was almost a necessity when designing the combined structured dial with an open window, allowing a view of the mechanical movement featuring the royal watchmaking complication – the tourbillon. The tourbillon rotates at the 6 o’clock position, and the perimeter of the window is uniquely adorned with the model name. The intricately crafted dial is further complemented by Roman numerals. indices, created using the hot stamping method, produce an unconventional yet luxurious combination that is characteristic of Romanticism—just like the minute scale. A graphic studio designed a complementary visual identity for this edition. so-called tulip crown, which is adorned with CNC-set (or: CNC-mounted) 4 mm precious stone set using CNC technique. The chosen gem – whether a diamond, ruby, or sapphire – completes the overall watch design. The designers selected unmistakable Breguet-style hands for this model, complemented by Breguet numerals, ensuring a perfect blend of elegance and functionality. The blue hands are crafted using the traditional bluing steel method, providing a unique shimmer and reflection.

The watch features a domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating and an anti-touch finish. The entire movement is enclosed by a specially designed case back with an open window showcasing an original design featuring the face of Bedřich Smetana and a musical excerpt from his most famous opera, The Bartered Bride. Around the perimeter, there is a brief description of the model along with its serial number. Interestingly, the production of this unique engraved case back takes over 3 hours.
The watch comes with a stitched leather strap and a butterfly clasp. With a water resistance of 5 ATM, this model is suited for formal occasions. This limited edition watch is delivered with a certificate and warranty card in a luxurious wooden box featuring a description of the model and the sheet music from The Bartered Bride.

If you have any questions or are interested in ordering a watch from the PRIM Tourbillon Bedřich Smetana collection, please do not hesitate to contact us. From the limited edition of 50 pieces, you can also choose a specific serial number upon request.

The PRIM Tourbillon Bedřich Smetana watches will be available for personal pickup starting November 15, 2024. You can pre-order them from November 1, 2024, on our e-shop, or you can visit our official PRIM store to view them in person.