Louis Moinet dropped the NEW 1816 Chronograph

A Contemporary Tribute to a Timeless Legacy

The NEW Louis Moinet 1816 chronograph reinterprets over 200 years of horological mastery through a bold, contemporary lens. Designed with purpose and precision, this timepiece honors its functional, avant-garde origins while embracing the codes of haute horlogerie.

Titanium Case, Historic Design

Crafted from grade 5 titanium, the 40.6mm case features 51 components in a Directoire-style semi-bassine silhouette. The winding crown, adorned with a fleur-de-lys referencing Moinet’s birthplace, sits between two minimalist push-pieces. Polished and satin finishes accentuate the case’s refined balance and wearability.

Dial with Heritage and Clarity

The slightly domed dial offers legibility and structure, with a central chronograph hand, hour and minute totalizers, and a small seconds subdial. A segmented minute/seconds track, inspired by the original sixtieths-of-a-second display, frames the layout.

Counters for small seconds and 30-minute totals flank the center, while a 12-hour totalizer rests below. Each subdial features satin-brushed annular rings with bold numerals. The scale includes ten blackened nickel cabochons for added precision.

The dial also bears “1816” and “Louis Moinet” engravings in historic typography. Blued-steel chronograph hands, openworked SLN-coated hour markers, and a rhodium backdrop ensure exceptional contrast. Mounted with four blued screws, the 23-component dial stays faithful to its origin.

Bracelet and Movement Breakthroughs

For the first time, Louis Moinet’s atelier created a metallic bracelet, fully integrated into the case. Its sculptural titanium links, finished in satin and polish, move fluidly with the wrist.

Inside beats a custom in-house calibre with 330 components and 34 jewels, running at 28,800 vibrations/hour. Its open design reveals bridges, cogs, blued screws, and ruby jewels, all in striking contrast.

Precision Engineering at Its Core

A column wheel, introduced in 1862, governs the chronograph’s phases with triangular-tooth accuracy. The swan-neck regulator, patented in 1867, allows fine rate adjustment via a curved spring and micrometer screw.

Finally, the instantaneous minute counter jumps sharply at each full minute for error-free reading, while the hour counter progresses traditionally.

A Legacy Worn on the Wrist

More than a watch, the 1816 chronograph is a wearable expression of heritage, artistry, and innovation—inviting connoisseurs to connect with centuries of timekeeping excellence.