At the Wandering Hours online store, we are incredibly proud to present a triumph of independent Chinese haute horlogerie: the Jichen 008 Pole Epoch Tourbillon. Produced by the visionary artisan workshops of Pole Epoch (极辰), this mechanical masterpiece bridges high-concept celestial art with elite engineering. Enclosed in a perfectly proportioned 40mm marine-grade 316L stainless steel case measuring just 10.5mm in thickness, the Jichen 008 delivers an impeccable, low-profile wrist presence. Underneath its double-domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal lies a captivating dial matrix—crafted from raw, genuine Muonionalusta meteorite or striking sunburst enamel—featuring an asymmetric layout, raised subdials, and applied Arabic numerals that catch the light from every angle.
For seasoned collectors, the layout of the Jichen 008 offers a thrilling familiarity, heavily echoing the masterwork classical design language of the legendary F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain and his elite tourbillon series. The Jichen 008 honors this haute-horlogerie aesthetic through its signature typography, overlapping asymmetrical subdials, and the distinct, elegantly tapered teardrop or spade-tipped thermal-blued hands gliding over the canvas. However, while the Souverain tracks standard linear mechanics, Pole Epoch completely elevates the theater by replacing a standard sub-second disk with a fully functional, gravity-defying flying tourbillon assembly. Powering this incredible spectacle is the manual-wind Caliber 8325X engine, ticking at a high-beat 28,800 VPH across 27 ruby jewels. Visible through a sapphire exhibition caseback inscribed with the Latin motto "Ars et Ingenium" (Art and Ingenuity), this hand-adjusted caliber pairs elite high-end execution with daily microbrand comfort via a premium, quick-release fluororubber strap.