The Delma 1924 Tourbillon: A Surprising Release Celebrating the 100-year Anniversary

Delma, a Swiss watch brand, was established in 1924 by Adolf and Albert Gilomen as A. & A. Gilomen S.A. in Lengnau, Switzerland. Over the years, the company, now known as Delma Watch Ltd., has been known for producing high-quality, functional, and accessible dive watches. The brand, currently operated by the second and third generations of the Wüthrich family, has a rich history of quality and reliability in its diverse range of offerings. Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Delma has released the Delma 1924 Tourbillon, a unique timepiece featuring a tourbillon regulator, a first for the company.

Aesthetics

The Delma 1924 Tourbillon boasts a new case design made from 316L stainless steel with a tonneau shape, measuring 41mm in diameter and 14mm thick. It features a polished chamfered edge, a round bezel, and a crown at 3 o’clock with a detailed knurled motif. The case has a vertical brushed finish, while the bezel has a circular brushed finish. The black dial displays a grained finish, with palladium nickel-plated hour and minute hands treated with white Super-LumiNova for visibility in low-light conditions. The hour indices are also treated with Super-LumiNova, and a minute track contrasts with the dial color. A large shaped metal plate on the dial frames the tourbillon, featuring an upper bridge with two heat-blued screws.

Complementing these features, the exhibition caseback reveals the dark grey, ruthenium-treated movement. The exhibition caseback reveals the movement's decorative elements, including the dark grey, ruthenium-treated movement with decorative details like perlage on the baseplate and Côtes de Genève on the bridges.

Movement

The Delma 1924 Tourbillon is powered by the hand-wound calibre DT100.01, developed in collaboration with watchmaker Olivier Mory. This movement has a 105-hour power reserve and features a variable-inertia balance with a Glucydur balance wheel. The movement includes components from regional experts like Atokalpa (escapement), Tavadec (transmission and mechanism), KIF Parechoc (shock absorption system), and others for geartrain and finishing. All components are 100% Swiss-made. 

Availability & Pricing

The Delma 1924 Tourbillon, limited to 100 pieces, is initially available via a subscription model from January 16 to March 16, 2024, at a pre-order price of €8,544. After this period, it will be available for Approximately €12,000.