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Catalogue 2021-2022 Reuge Music Automaton Sound Objects CATALOGUE 2021-2022 REUGE MUSIC AUTOMATON SOUND OBJECTS Introduction 04-05 EXCEPTIONAL 12-13 SINGING BIRDS 42-43 History 06-07 Miliarius 14-15 Enchanting Birds 44-51 Specific Know-how 08-11 Winch 16-17 Volière de la Cour, Antique 52-53 Biplan 18-19 Volière de la Cour, Gilted 54-55 Volière de la Cour, Rhodium 56-57 CRAFTING MUSIC, MOTION AND EMOTION CONTEMPORARY 20-21 Arche 22-23 Francastel 24-25 Slightly Windy 26-27 Butterfly 28-29 TRADITIONAL 30-31 Dauphin 32-33 L’Auberson 34-35 Raya 36-37 Orient-Express 38-39 Dolce Vita 40-41 4 — REUGE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION REUGE — 5 — REUGE — Based in Sainte-Croix (Switzerland) with more than 155 years of ex- pertise, REUGE is positioned as the world leading producer of music automaton, that are technically, acoustically and aesthetically superla- tive. Combining the motion of an automaton with an exquisite sono- rity offers an unparalleled experience of the senses – and to trigger this emotion is the brand’s quest. Forward-thinking and innovation define REUGE just as much as its respect for traditional craftsmanship. The Brand relentlessly seeks new materials, original themes and ground-breaking acoustics, ma- king way for the beautiful contemporary music boxes of the 21st cen- tury. REUGE’s ability to transform inanimate metal into emotion conti- nues to enthrall those who seek a true work of art, reaching beyond fleeting trends. 6 — REUGE HISTORY HISTORY REUGE — 7 1865 1886 1930 1960 1977-1991 2015 TODAY Charles Reuge, a watchmaker The son of Charles Reuge, Building of the Reuge factory, Acquisition and manufacturing Reuge buys up the competition: Reuge inaugurated, with much Reuge is the only true master of original themes and ground-brea- from the Val-de-Travers, moves Albert, opens a music box "coun- rue des Rasses in Sainte-Croix. by Reuge of the first machines, pride, its new building. Still in music automaton, an Art that king acoustics, making way for to Sainte-Croix and begins ma- ter" in Sainte-Croix. Reuge then which allow the rationalization of 1977 Sainte-Croix, the birthplace of Reuge has resolutely guided into the contemporary music boxes king pocket watches with musical evolves from a basic workshop the labor. Guido begins again ma- Eschle, singing birds maker mechanical music, singing birds the 21st century. Today more of the 21st century. REUGE’s abi- to a real company. nufacturing large musical pieces, and automatons, a brand new than ever, forward-thinking and lity to transform inanimate metal movements. 1985 convinced that the music box has and efficient building hosts the innovation define REUGE just as into emotion continues to enthral Mélodies SA, Thorens disc boxes a future in the luxury gift market. artisans creating the wonders of much as its respect for traditio- those who seek a true work of art, He resumes production of musi- 1986 music automaton. nal craftsmanship. The Brand reaching beyond fleeting trends, cal pocket watches. Reuge buys Lador, 18-note movements maker relentlessly seeks new materials, crafting music, motion & emotion. Bontems in Paris, and takes over 1991 the manufacturing and the mar- Cuendet, Cuckoo movements keting of the mechanical singing birds. 8 — REUGE SPECIFIC KNOW-HOW SPECIFIC KNOW-HOW REUGE — 9 — SPECIFIC KNOW-HOW — The stages in the manufacture of a music automaton 1. ARRANGEMENT — The need for a very special and specific know-how The arranger transforms the score into a tune. He is a magician who masters both technology and music. Many hours of work are required A Reuge music automaton takes about three months to produce (more for the multitude of notes in a piece of music to take the form of a har- for special designs and/or complicated movements), during which our monious tune. craftsmen breathe life and soul into their creations in every step of the creative process. The mastery of many professional skills, some of which 2. DRILLING PINNING are highly specialised for the fabrication of music automaton, is neces- A machine drills minuscule holes in the cylinder in accordance with the sary to produce one of these fine creations. Unique expertise is indeed positioning established by the arranger. The next step is pinning. A steel the secret of mechanical music. wire as fine as a needle is inserted into each hole, before being cut to form a pin. 3. LINING The inside of the cylinder is lined with resin, thus sealing each pin in place to ensure high-quality sound. The composition of this resin is one of Reuge’s most closely guarded secrets. 10 — REUGE SPECIFIC KNOW-HOW SPECIFIC KNOW-HOW REUGE — 11 4. STAMPING 9. DAMPING Combs, speed governors and spring-housings are stamped from strips Their eyes fixed to a binocular magnifying glass, the craftsman grasps of steel or brass. The unceasing movement of this essential step, ever each kevlar damper in a pair of tweezers and glues it under the teeth since the early 20th century, ensures very high-precision parts. which produce the bass notes. The dampers absorb parasitic vibrations and ensure purity of sound. 5. SPLITTING A drill-bit cuts teeth into the solid steel comb. Designed and deve- 10. ASSEMBLY loped by Reuge, this machine creates the combs under the crafts- Musical movements are assembled entirely by hand. The cylinder, man’s watchful eye. spring-housing, speed governor, trigger and tune indicator are assem- bled together on the base-plate. The craftsman’s precise gestures then 6. HARDENING breathe life into the movement. Hardening gives the comb its desired hardness. Once heated to nearly 800°C, it is plunged into a bath of warm oil. The comb’s extreme hard- 11. FIXING ness is then refined by tempering. Neither too brittle nor too elastic, the Fixing the comb is the final and most delicate assembly operation. The comb thus achieves its incomparable sound quality. craftsman fixes the comb opposite of the pins, neither too close, nor too far. The craftsman achieves the most perfect sound by relying on 7. SOLDERING his experience and his musical ear. Lead is then poured under the comb teeth for the bass notes. Weighted in this way, they produce a clear and rounded sound. 12. ENCASING A craftsman then saws the lead by hand to create the individual teeth. After a final inspection, the movement is inserted into its box. The craftsman closes the lid with emotion, knowing the enchantment it will 8. TUNING create when its owner opens it. Like a piano, a music box comb has to be tuned. The secret of a per- fect sound lies in the vibration of the teeth. The craftsman checks their vibration frequency, then uses a grinder to file each tooth to the correct note. MUSIC AUTOMATON EXCEPTIONAL EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC AUTOMATON — 15 — MILIARIUS — REUGE’s Miliarius is an automaton that brings the epic horse races of the Ancient Roman Empire back to life by recreating the scenery of the Circus Maximus Arena. In the presence of Julius Caesar himself, this is where fearless slaves risked their lives in ferocious struggles to seize a victory. Mi- liarius is both an animated spectacle and an acoustic experience. It com- bines the intricate motion of five chariots pulled by ten horses with the pure resonance of the "Victory Parade" melody. REUGE designed the automaton so that the outcome of each race remains unpredictable: the intricate move- ment appoints a different victor every time. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION • Roman Chariot Race musical and sound automaton • In-house movement (SH 3.144) produced and assembled by hand • Limited Edition of 50 pieces • More than 2’200 pins on the cylinder and 144-note keyboard • 5 chariot fighters, silver • Manual and individual tuning of musical comb, nickel plated finish • 1 victory crown, silver and 18k gold plated finish • About 35 seconds per tune • 2 dolphin winders, silver and 18k gold plated finish • +/- 41 minutes power reserve • One cylinder playing one melody • Weight: 15 kg / Dimensions: 50 x 34 x 12 cm • More than 2’200 components in the mechanism • AXA.14.6007.000 EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC AUTOMATON — 17 — WINCH — In the nautical jargon, a Winch is a crucial mechanical device that is used to adjust the tension of a rope to provide the perfect tautness to the boat’s sail. REUGE recreated this pulley and its winding handle in the heart of a music automaton that evokes the streamlined design of a yacht. The base is in mahogany wood – a lumber prized for its beauty and used in the luxury boat industry. The sail is represented by a fine carbon cover overlooking the masterpiece. Looking at the Winch you can feel the rumble of the waves. The automaton’s music will call out your dreams as if you were sailing across the oceans. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION • Base in Mahogany, carbon sail • Manual and individual tuning of comb according to the melodies • One cylinder; 4 melodies playing one after another • About 50 seconds per tune • Manufacture movement (Cartel 4.144) produced and assembled • +/- 11-minute power reserve by hand in our workshops in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland • Weight: 23.3 kg / Dimensions 33 × 72 × 41 cm • With nickel plated finish • AXA.14.8009.000 • More than 3’800 pins on the cylinder and 144-note keyboard EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC AUTOMATON — 19 — BIPLAN — With its exceptional Biplane, REUGE pays tribute to 125 years of aviation history. The automaton owes its name to the first powered airplanes that conquered the skies and gave way to today’s ever-advancing aviation. REUGE conceived its most complicated automaton movement to date, a Cartel Fusée 144 notes, which mirrors the construction of aeronautic motors.
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