Louis Moinet Jules Verne Instrument III

Same as its ancestors, the Jules Verne Instrument III is inspired by a classic science fiction novel by this French writer - Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea - first published in 1870. The novel tells the story about Captain Nemo who roams the depths of the sea in the submarine named Nautilus. This high precision timekeeping instrument by Louis Moinet is actually a fruit of fantasy, a device designed for fictional Captain Nemo to serve him as a loyal companion on his underwater adventures.


Louis Moinet Jules Verne Instrument III case-back


Louis Moinet Jules Verne Instrument III is equipped with an original subaquatic-looking monopusher and patent pending function indicator inspired by Chadburn telegraph transmitters, as seen on vintage ships. The dial of this watch is graced with Côtes du Jura pattern and graced with golden accents. The oversized hands are blue and white luminescent material, to ensure maximum legibility even at the ocean depths. There is a small seconds indicator at 9 o’clock, 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock and a date window at 7 o’clock. 60-second chronograph hand operates from the center, while convex-shaped indicator on the lower portion of the dial points to “Start-Stop-Reset” function.

The watch uses mechanical self-winding Louis Moinet caliber developed in collaboration with Concepto Caliber LM30. This powerful mechanism beats at 8 vibrations per second or 28,800 vph, providing 48 hours of power reserve. The movement is finished in the spirit of haute horlogerie, having Côtes du Jura pattern and smooth blackened finish accented with traditional Swiss blued steel screws.


Louis Moinet Jules Verne Instrument III Caliber LM30


Louis Moinet Jules Verne Instrument III is offered in a limited edition. There are two different variants of this watch:

LMV-30.40. 55 - crafted in 18-carat rose gold, titanium grade 5 and black PVD – available in 365 pieces, and

LMV 30.40. 50 – a line of 365 watches in titanium, black PVD and stainless steel

Both models feature 45.50 mm in diameter and they are water resistant to 50 metres.

Author: Marina Milojević
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