Pequignet Calibre Initial (EPM03)

Pequignet · Automatic · Premium tier · Family: Pequignet Calibre Initial

Factory specs

Caliber
EPM03
Made in
France
Frequency
28,800 bph (4 Hz)
Power reserve
65 h
Jewels
21
Hacking
Yes
Hand winding
Yes
Accuracy
-4 / +6 s/day
Diameter
28.2 mm
Height
4.2 mm
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date

Pequignet's in-house "Calibre Initial", designed for its Attitude collection and made in Morteau (72% French components, the rest Swiss). Pequignet: Ø28.2mm, 4.2mm thick, central seconds, 65h power reserve, patented winding-gear tooth profile and a patented semi-instant date drive that can be set at any hand position; adjusted in six positions to -4/+6 s/day (around +/-2 s/day observed). Atelier Wen, which uses it as the "Pequignet Calibre EPM03", adds 21 jewels, 28,800 bph, bidirectional pawl ("Pellaton-style") automatic winding with manual winding, hacking seconds and adjustment to three temperatures; it says Pequignet observes each movement for 16 days. Retail listings for Pequignet's own Attitude models give the same 21 jewels, 4Hz and 65h. Tier "premium" as an in-house chronometer-grade caliber.

Watches with the Pequignet Calibre Initial (EPM03)

WatchPrice fromMovementDia. mmThick mmCrystalMicro-adjust
Atelier Wen Perception v3 $4,810 Pequignet Calibre Initial (EPM03) 40 10.4 Sapphire On-the-fly
Atelier Wen Ancestra $5,848 Pequignet Calibre Initial (EPM03) 38 11.3 Sapphire no bracelet

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