Following the Moritz Grossmann x Kari Voutilainen\u2019s stunning Benu 37 \u201cSilver Bullet\u201d watch release, Grail Watch just unveiled its tenth collaborative time-telling offering. This time around, Grail Watch partners with independent watchmaker, Ludovic Ballouard for a truly special timepiece.<\/p>\n
In terms of design, the Ludovic Ballouard et Fils Upside Down \u201cSeries Gaga\u201d can be viewed as an exemplification of Ballouard\u2019s eccentric aesthetics, but more importantly, it\u2019s the first piece that the watchmaker has created with his son, Gabriel. In fact, the watch\u2019s name derived from Gabriel, with the \u201cGaga\u201d part serving as an endearing homage.<\/p>\n
Based on Ballouard\u2019s iconic Upside Down watch, the \u201cSeries Gaga\u201d is outfitted in a 41mm platinum case, and paired with a matching crown between the 2 and 3 o\u2019clock marks. The eye-catching aventurine dial comes with 12 hour disks, overlayed with Gabriel\u2019s colorful doodles from when he was three years old. At the turn of every hour, the upside-down numerals will jump, revealing a corrected version that\u2019s indicated with a dot.<\/p>\n
Powering this unique timepiece is an in-house patented B01 caliber, geared jumping hour as well as a power reserve of up to 36 hours. On the caseback, the wearer can relish in the beauty of the watch\u2019s complications, which comes encircled with 12 Maltese crosses.<\/p>\n
Priced at 108,000 CHF (approximately $122,686 USD), it will be available as a souscription-only release, with only eight examples made. Four of the editions feature Chinese characters, while the other four come with Breguet numerals. The Ludovic Ballouard et Fils Upside Down \u201cSeries Gaga\u201d will be available via Grail Watch\u2019s official website starting August 24 at 10 a.m. EST.<\/p>\n