Regardless of their complexity and price point, all of these watches make us jump with excitement on the passing of a full hour, every hour. Instead of traditional hour hands, these watches use a jumping hours complication to display the correct hour. This requires a complex mechanism that builds up energy over the course of 60 minutes and then releases it to make the jump.
Let's take a closer look at some of the coolest examples:
The Model No. 7.5 is a unique jumping hours watch that features a stainless steel case with a jumping hour disc, a revolving minutes disc, a central seconds hand, and a date display. Each watch is made to order and is unique to its owner. Prices start at...
The Model No. 8 is inspired by vintage 8mm cameras and features three separate "eyes" to indicate the time - one for jumping hours, one for rotating minutes, and one for running seconds. This watch is only available in Japan.
This watch is presented in a full platinum case and features a mesmerizing dial with a jumping hours display and a minutes sub-dial. It is limited to 40 pieces and costs...
This watch reduces the jumping hour complication to its essence with a single gold hand for the minutes and a jumping hour window at 6 o'clock. The elegant design features a white Grand Feu enamel dial and a 192-hour power reserve. It is available in a limited edition of 100 pieces.
This watch features 12 individual jumping discs on the dial, with the hour disc being the only one oriented correctly. The movement uses 228 components and is wound by hand. Each watch is made to order and comes in a precious metal case with various dial options.
The Dimier Récital 15 has a polished titanium case and a salmon lacquered dial. It features a jumping hours display and a retrograde minutes indication. The movement is impressively complex and includes a hidden double coaxial seconds mechanism and a 5-day power reserve.
These jumping hours watches exemplify the inventiveness and variety of horological approaches. Whether simple or intricate, each watch offers a unique and captivating way to tell time.
