Unveiled during Dubai Watch Week, the Louis Moinet Impulsion Titanium Green represents a revolutionary concept in independent haute horlogerie. This titanium watch is produced in a limited edition of just twelve pieces and combines a single-push-piece chronograph with a column wheel and a flying tourbillon. Its fully exposed architecture prioritizes both mechanical legibility and visual impact.
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| Model: Louis Moinet Impulsion Titanium Green Complications: Monopusher chronograph and flying tourbillon Calibre: LM114, hand-wound Power reserve: 96 hours Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour Case: Grade 5 titanium, 42.5 mm Water resistance: 30 meters Edition: Limited to 12 pieces |
The green-and-red color scheme is bold, but Louis Moinet executes it with enough restraint to be interesting rather than garish. Green appears first on the chapter ring, where red markers mark every fifth minute. It continues onto the Louisiana alligator leather strap with scarlet topstitching. Red appears throughout as precise details: on the chronograph seconds hand, counter hands, and atop the tourbillon cage indicator.
The IMPULSION TITANIUM GREEN’s LM114 caliber is what makes it mechanically compelling. It was designed and assembled in-house at the brand’s Les Breuleux workshops. This movement brings together two significant horological developments: the tourbillon and the chronograph. Louis Moinet invented the chronograph in 1816, and Abraham-Louis Breguet created the tourbillon. Combining both complications in one movement isn’t new, but making the chronograph mechanism fully visible while incorporating a flying tourbillon creates a visual depth lacking in most watches.
The column wheel sits at the chronograph’s center and controls the start, stop, and reset functions via a single pushbutton. Meanwhile, the off-center flying tourbillon cage completes one rotation per minute. The hand-wound movement features a double barrel configuration that delivers a 96-hour power reserve and oscillates at 28,800 vibrations per hour with 36 jewels.
The case is made of grade 5 titanium and is assembled from four components: two lateral sections, a caseback, and a bezel. This choice makes practical sense. Titanium provides the strength required for a complicated watch while keeping the weight down. At 42.5 mm, this isn’t a small watch, but the titanium prevents it from feeling cumbersome on the wrist.
Cutouts on the case reveal an inner frame finished in black-tinted titanium, which creates depth through layering rather than adding bulk. The surfaces alternate between polished, satin-brushed, and micro-bead-blasted finishes. Depending on the viewing angle, these multiple treatments catch light differently, adding visual interest without resorting to precious metals or gem-setting.
The mainplate is covered in carbon fiber that extends behind the tourbillon cage, emphasizing the surrounding inserts. This material choice reinforces the technical character that Louis Moinet aims for with the IMPULSION line. The carbon fiber contrasts with the smoked sapphire counters and the natural luster of the titanium, creating contrast through texture rather than color alone.
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Looking at the dial straight on reveals a three-dimensional structure that goes beyond flat surfaces and applied indices. The chronograph mechanism and gear train are boldly displayed, delivering what Louis Moinet calls a “show on your wrist.” Whether or not you appreciate exposed mechanics is up to you, but the execution here warrants attention.
Smoked sapphire forms the counters, providing transparency while maintaining legibility. The hour and minute hands are faceted and skeletonized and filled with luminescent material. The chronograph seconds and counter hands have red tips that tie back to the overall color scheme. The 30-minute chronograph counter addresses longer timing needs without cluttering the dial.
A carbon fiber layer creates a backdrop that makes the mechanical elements stand out. Unlike other watches where the skeletonization seems random or excessive, the IMPULSION TITANIUM GREEN uses transparency purposefully. When engaged, you can follow the chronograph’s operation, watching the column wheel coordinate the various functions.
With a diameter of 42.5 mm and a height of 14.75 mm, this watch occupies substantial wrist space. Its grade 5 titanium construction is comfortable, but its thickness means it won’t easily slip under a dress shirt cuff. This positions the IMPULSION TITANIUM GREEN firmly in the realm of casual or weekend wear.
The green alligator strap with red stitching extends the color scheme beyond the dial. The preformed strap has alligator lining and connects via a triple-blade folding clasp with fine adjustment. The curved “Fleur de Lys” clasp detail is a finishing touch that feels intentional rather than arbitrary.
Water resistance is up to 30 meters, providing basic splash protection but nothing more. Given the exposed mechanism and flying tourbillon, one should not expect dive watch capabilities.
Louis Moinet limited the IMPULSION TITANIUM GREEN to 12 pieces and unveiled it specifically for Dubai Watch Week 2025. This tiny production run places the watch firmly in collector territory, not something you’d find at a retailer.
The brand hasn’t disclosed the price, but, given the complications, materials, and limited production, expect a price that reflects the watch’s positioning. Monopusher chronographs with column wheels typically command higher prices, and the addition of a flying tourbillon increases the cost even more.
For collectors who focus on independent brands and technical execution, the IMPULSION TITANIUM GREEN offers a different take on mainstream haute horlogerie. The green-and-red color scheme won’t appeal to everyone, but this specificity may help it find the right audience. You either immediately love this watch or you don’t; there’s no middle ground.