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Ludovic Ballouard

Grail Watch 10: Ludovic Ballouard et Fils Upside Down “Series Gaga” Souscription

Grail Watch 10: Ludovic Ballouard et Fils Upside Down “Series Gaga” Souscription

$123,700.00 USD
$123,700.00 USD
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Case Size

41mmx 11mm

Movement Type

Manual winding

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Our latest Grail Watch, the Ludovic Ballouard Et Fils Upside Down ‘Series Gaga,’ is as heartwarming as it is unique. The ‘Gaga’ appellation refers not to the singer or even the French slang term for ‘crazy’; instead, it is short for Gabriel, Ludovic Ballouard’s young son, who designed the dials. Gabriel’s bold, childlike scribbles have been printed onto the aventurine dial to spectacular effect.

The movement, however, is all Ludovic. The unique Upside Down complication sees each hour marker rotate, thanks to a complex array of discs and Maltese crosses, all working in perfect unison to create a dial-side effect that is charming in its seeming simplicity. The 41mm watch is cased in platinum and will be offered in 12 examples, four with Breguet numerals, four with Chinese characters and four with Eastern Arabic numerals.
Delivery Notes

The final price is net of VAT. We ship to your destination on a DAP (Delivery at Place) basis, which means that the buyer is responsible for paying import duties and any applicable taxes, including clearance and local taxes, once the shipment has arrived at the specified destination. These charges are the buyer's sole responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to initiating a transaction.Should you need to return an item, you have 7 days from receiving your order to return and send it back to us. The watch must be returned unworn with the protective cover on the face and in its original packaging including the warranty, presentation box and any outer packaging. Buyers are responsible for return shipping arrangements and will bear the costs of shipping and insurance. Find out more about our Terms and Conditions.

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Grail Watch 10: Ludovic Ballouard et Fils Upside Down “Series Gaga” Souscription

Our latest Grail Watch, the Ludovic Ballouard Et Fils Upside Down ‘Series Gaga,’ is as heartwarming as it is unique. The ‘Gaga’ appellation refers not to the singer or even the French slang term for ‘crazy’; instead, it is short for Gabriel, Ludovic Ballouard’s young son, who designed the dials. Gabriel’s bold, childlike scribbles have been printed onto the aventurine dial to spectacular effect.

The movement, however, is all Ludovic. The unique Upside Down complication sees each hour marker rotate, thanks to a complex array of discs and Maltese crosses, all working in perfect unison to create a dial-side effect that is charming in its seeming simplicity. The 41mm watch is cased in platinum and will be offered in 12 examples, four with Breguet numerals, four with Chinese characters and four with Eastern Arabic numerals.
Delivery Notes

The final price is net of VAT. We ship to your destination on a DAP (Delivery at Place) basis, which means that the buyer is responsible for paying import duties and any applicable taxes, including clearance and local taxes, once the shipment has arrived at the specified destination. These charges are the buyer's sole responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to initiating a transaction.Should you need to return an item, you have 7 days from receiving your order to return and send it back to us. The watch must be returned unworn with the protective cover on the face and in its original packaging including the warranty, presentation box and any outer packaging. Buyers are responsible for return shipping arrangements and will bear the costs of shipping and insurance. Find out more about our Terms and Conditions.

LIMITED EDITION

Limited edition of 12 pieces

GENERAL

Country of Manufacture

Switzerland

CASE

Case Material

Platinum

Case Size

41mmx 11mm

Dial Color

Aventurine; Breguet numerals or Chinese numerals on jumping hour disks

MOVEMENT

Caliber

Caliber B01

Movement Type

Manual winding

Water Resistance

30m

Power Reserve

40-hour

STRAP

Bracelet / Strap Material

Hand-stitched alligator leather; platinum B-shaped pin buckle

A ONE-OF-A-KIND COMPLICATION

First created in 2010, the Upside Down is one of high watchmaking's most original creations. The titular upside down effect, which sees all the markers remain inverted until it is their hour to shine, is achieved thanks to a complex arrangement of 12 Maltese crosses, working in perfect unison to achieve this feat, and all visible through the case back.

REMARKABLE HOUR MARKERS

The topsy-turvy hour markers of the Upside Down are already iconic, but on this special edition, the childlike iconography of Gaga only accentuates the appeal of the watch — the brightly coloured scribbles have been painstakingly and lovingly rendered in perfect detail.

STARSTRUCK DIAL

The dial is crafted from glittering and glossy aventurine, and the flecks and inclusions in the glass-like material only add to the sense of depth and wonder present in this exceptional watch.

A PROUD PLATINUM CASE

The remarkable dial is surrounded by a broad bezel and assured lines of Ludovic Ballouard’s case, here in platinum. Sized at 41mm across and 11mm high, the watch wears smaller than you might suspect, thanks to the curved lugs.