Ace Tourbillon Watch
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Daniel Chan, Hong Kong’s only wheelchair badminton athlete, officially retired in 2024. At the age of 23, he was involved in a traffic accident that resulted in the loss of his left leg. The incident once left him disheartened and lost, but it was badminton that led him out of the shadows and ignited his journey as a full-time athlete. Representing the Hong Kong team for 16 years, he competed in nearly 500 international matches and earned more than 80 medals on the global stage.
Daniel’s inspiring journey embodies the unwavering spirit of Hong Kong and has motivated countless individuals. Committed to promoting sports culture and championing the Hong Kong spirit, Memorigin, the renowned Hong Kong tourbillon watch brand, invited Daniel to collaborate on a timepiece. Drawing inspiration from his remarkable athletic career, they launched the Ace Tourbillon Watch, with the hope of encouraging more people with disabilities to confront challenges with strength and determination through his story.
The Ace Tourbillon Watch features a rose-gold-plated stainless-steel case and a skeleton dial that incorporates deeply meaningful elements from Daniel’s life. At 12 o’clock features a symbolic image of his wheelchair. At 3 and 9 o’clock, two medal-like metal reliefs—one in silver, the other in bronze—are delicately engraved with shuttlecock and racket motifs, symbolising the medals he earned at the international events held in Paris 2024 and Tokyo 2020, respectively.
The timepiece is powered by a tourbillon movement composed of 193 parts and 27 jewels, offering an 80-hour power reserve and operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour—ensuring exceptional precision and stability. Renowned for its structural complexity and demanding craftsmanship, the tourbillon at 6 o’clock rotates continuously, symbolising the years of tireless training an athlete endures to refine their skills and surpass their limits. This relentless pursuit of excellence is truly worthy of admiration.
About Ace Tourbillon
Retail price: HKD38,800
Model No.
MO 0117
Case
Stainless steel case
Watch diameter: approx. 43mm
Watch thickness: approx.13.5mm
Both sides sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 5ATM
Movement
Flying tourbillon
193 pieces of subassembly module and 27 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 oscillations/ hour
Twin mainspring barrel
Features
Power reserve indicator
80 hours power reserve
The tourbillon located at 6 o’clock rotates at a speed of 60s for one circle
Manual winding mechanism
Dial
Wheelchair badminton–inspired skeleton dial
Silver luminous dauphine hands
Strap
Alligator strap