The history of this Louis Moinet Geograph
The Louis Moinet Geograph is descended from a timepiece completed in 1816 by the watchmaker after whom the Maison is named, the Compteur de Tierces. Designed to measure the passage of the stars, it recorded 1/60th of a second thanks to a balance wheel beating at 216,000 vibrations per hour. Rediscovered in 2013, it is now regarded as a precursor to the modern chronograph. Louis Moinet was a native of Bourges, and the Maison has adopted the fleur-de-lis, the emblem of his city, as its signature, featured here even on the rotor. The Geograph continues this tradition with a two-push-button automatic chronograph featuring a second time zone. The Geograph Titanium LM-78.20.60B is a limited edition of 15 pieces, crafted from grade 5 titanium with a silver dial.
Case, movement and strap of this Geograph
The 46 mm grade 5 titanium case combines a brushed bezel secured by visible screws and polished sides, with lugs secured by screw-down plates. The crystal and screw-down caseback are made of sapphire, and the watch is water-resistant to 50 metres. The crown bears the fleur-de-lis, whilst the two pushers feature a chequered pattern. The silver dial is decorated with a ‘Côtes du Jura’ guilloché pattern, a wave motif radiating from the centre. Its 24-hour flange changes from blue for night to silver for day, marked with a moon and a sun, and is read via the serpentine second time zone hand with a red tip. The blue ‘Gouttes de Rosée’ hands with white tips point to applied hour markers. The chronograph features a blue central seconds hand, a 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock and a 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, whilst the star-shaped small seconds dial and the date window are positioned at 9 o’clock. Under raking light, the waves of the guilloché pattern cast different reflections around each counter. The self-winding LM24 calibre beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour on 25 jewels and offers a 48-hour power reserve. The blue Louisiana alligator strap, hand-stitched with blue topstitching, measures 24 mm between the lugs and fastens with a black steel folding clasp.
Why this Louis Moinet watch
Limited to 15 pieces, this Geograph Titanium is no longer available to order new. It combines a chronograph, date and second time zone within a titanium case, which is lighter than steel – a distinct advantage in a 46 mm model. The silver dial and the blue of the flange, hands and strap ensure clear readability of the two time zones and the counters. The Louis Moinet workshops in Saint-Blaise specialise in limited editions and one-off pieces, and this Geograph offers access to such a timepiece with a complete set and its certificate of origin.
Contents and condition
The watch is delivered complete in its Louis Moinet book-style presentation box, with its outer box, 1 booklet, 1 additional midnight blue alligator strap with a fleur-de-lis buckle, the Louis Moinet certificate of origin and warranty, the purchase invoice dated April 2023 and a retailer’s pouch. It is in very good condition, with the case and strap showing only slight signs of wear. The folding clasp shows some wear to its black finish.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this watch, which is covered by a 24-month warranty. We accept returns within 10 days in accordance with our terms and conditions. As Switzerland’s leading second-hand retailer, backed by the largest network of shops, we offer online booking for a fitting and collection in-store, or fully secure international delivery.
* Very good condition – watch has been worn. Slight signs of external wear. Case and strap in excellent overall condition.
