Dewitt Academia AC.8002.28A.M954

A sporty, impressive and complicated, tourbillon wristwatch in pink gold and titanium, with certificate of authenticity and presentation box.

model : Academia Tourbillon Différentiel year : 2008 reference : AC.8002.28A.M954 case material : 18K pink gold and titanium case number : N°143/250 bracelet material : Rubber strap movement type : Manual, cal. DW 8002, 24 jewels movement number : N°344 dimension : 44mm Diameter signed : Case, dial and movement accessories : Accompanied by DeWitt Certificate of Authenticity dated August 2008, and stamped Musy Hans Carouge, booklet, fitred presentation box and outer packaging Founded by Jérôme de Witt, a direct descendant of Napoléon Bonaparte, the DeWitt manufacture was born with a clear purpose: to challenge convention through unapologetically bold design and mechanical ingenuity. Few timepieces better capture this ethos than the Tourbillon Différentiel—an engineering triumph that pairs a traditional flying tourbillon with a patented differential system, a complication conceived to improve energy distribution and enhance timekeeping precision, all housed in a design that straddles classical nobility and futuristic architecture. This particular example, crafted in 18K pink gold and titanium, leaves a lasting impression with its robust 44mm case and the maison’s signature imperial column detailing along the flanks. At its heart beats the hand-wound calibre DW 8002, conceived and realized entirely within the Manufacture DeWitt in Vandoeuvres. Its innovation lies in a patented differential system—replacing the traditional gear train with skeletal arms where the gears engage directly—powering the reserve de marche indicator in a radically reimagined way. This breakthrough not only simplifies, but also elevates the movement, turning engineering into art. Striking, rare, and limited to 250 individually numbered pieces, the Tourbillon Différentiel Academia is not merely a timepiece, but a manifesto of independence, invention, and audacity.