There is a certain kind of magic surrounding Haute Horlogerie. Built with cuttingedge technology and made from precious materials, high-end watches are valuable investments and unique heirlooms. As an industry pioneer, Les Ateliers Louis Moinet is the pure representation of the exclusive and rare timepiece experience. Heritage, craftsmanship, and innovation are rooted in the core of this historic brand, which was founded by the man who changed watchmaking forever. Born in 1768, Louis Moinet left his mark as one of the most important innovators of the 19th century. Quite the multifaceted person, Louis lived between France, Switzerland, and Italy, where he mastered classical arts, education, fine stone engraving, and ultimately watchmaking. His work quickly became well-known and admired by the most important people of his time, including Napoleon and the Queen of France.
A historical achievement, this would make Moinet the inventor of high frequency, which gave him a lead of 100 years compared to the rest of the market and immediately placed him among the great contributors to modern watchmaking. It was his passion for astronomy that prompted Moinet to make the timer as an astronomical transit instrument, originally mounted for use at sea, and adapted to track the movement of heavenly bodies from land. Indeed, its incredibly high frequency (216,000 v/h imparted 60 vibrations a second) was necessary to time the passage of the stars, planets and moons.
A passion for undiscovered stars is still prevalent today in Les Ateliers Louis Moinet. Extraterrestrial fragments such as lunar or martian meteorites, genuine space conquest-flown material and other ultra precious materials are often incorporated into the timepieces. Les Ateliers Louis Moinet leads the industry in innovation, both in products and in the digital space. Moinet’s heritage draws a lot of parallels to the Crypto world, with both sharing the same admiration for the stars. Crypto capabilities offer a whole new dimension of endless exploration.