Independent watchmaker Ludovic Ballouard is an avant-garde and visionary watchmaker with a penchant for unconventional displays. A creative genius behind his eponymous independent watchmaking brand, Ballouard worked at Frank Muller and F.P. Journe and eventually decided to set up his own workshops and pursue his own vision. In 2009, his vision culminated with the presentation of his very first model, the Upside Down. The traditional dial consists of 12 rotating discs, which are all upside down except for the correct hour, which is also denoted by a small dot that only becomes visible when right side up. At the top of the hour, the old hour passes and returns to the upside down position, while the new hour is rotated 180 degrees. Measuring 41mm in diameter, the Upside Down sits comfortably on the wrist and is perfectly sized as a dress watch. The platinum crown is protected by elegantly shaped crown guards, the concave caseband further delights the wearer of the timepiece as it reflects an upside-down image of whatever is reflected in it, an interesting touch fitting perfectly the concept of the timepiece.

Inside the Ludovic Ballouard Upside Down beats the in-house developed, hand-wound caliber B01. The movement plate carries twelve finely finished discs attached by tiny pinions, and it is as fascinating to watch the time change on the dial as it is from the movement side. In excellent and barely worn condition, the present Ludovic Ballouard comes with its original certificate, fitted box and travel pouch. Visually arresting, the Upside Down is according to Ballourard not only a mechanical masterpiece, but also a representation of how one should live in the moment. The past and future are presented upside down to remind you that you should have no regrets about the past, or qualms for the future, which you know nothing about.