Trump Watches Caliber TX07

The caliber TX07 is handwound tourbillon movement with 19 jewels and a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 beats per hour). The TX07 is featured exclusively in the Trump Victory Tourbillon watch.

Watches with this movement were introduced on or around September 26, 2024. The release is a pre-order with watches being made-to-order and expected to ship in October, November and December.

In the brand’s own words:

“The Trump Victory Tourbillon comes equipped with a Swiss-made TX07 Tourbillon. Each watch is composed of over 200 individual parts, all working in perfect harmony for outstanding performance. Developed to compensate for Earth’s natural gravity, the TX07 represents the pinnacle of high-end movement watchmaking.”

Base Caliber:

The TX07 appears to be based on the BCP Tourbillon SA caliber T02 framework by French watchmaker Olivier Mory, out of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

You may see articles online speculating that the TX07 is based on the Delma caliber DT100.01 found in the Delma 1924 watch, but that is only part of the story. The Delma DT100.01 also uses a BCP Tourbillon as its base calibre.

Below is the TX07 compared to the Bremont caliber 9130, also using the BCP base.

The bridge design and finishing is different, but the basic architecture is there. As for aesthetic differences, that is basically the point of the T02 base caliber – it can be ordered to the brand’s specifications with varying options for finishing and bridge cutouts, etc.

As for the dial side, the tourbillon bridge is very similar to the design on the Delma DT100.01:

Update:

It has been confirmed by a Swiss news site (SRF – Swiss Radio and Television), that the TX07 is indeed produced by BCP Tourbillons SA. A translated excerpt from the article reads as follows:

“We rarely have a customer who attracts so much attention. For us, it’s a normal order,” says Olivier Mory, founder of BCP Tourbillons. Mory’s watch movements cost between 2,200 and 5,500 francs. Gold and diamonds are also included. In the end, the watch is offered for 100,000 dollars.

The request to the Swiss watch company came anonymously, but it still sparked internal discussions. “Our work is watchmaking, it’s not so much about political engagement. It’s a standard watch movement, like all our customers,” says Mory of BCP Tourbillons.

Quick FAQs:

Is the TX07 made in USA?
No, it is Swiss made.

What about the rest of the watch?
Unconfirmed. To quality for Swiss Made labeling, the other components do not necessarily need to be made in Switzerland, therefore it would not be surprising if they are made in China. Technically, if the case is made in China, it has to be marked as such for customs. The marking could be inside the caseback.

Are there any American watchmakers who could produce a made in USA tourbillon or watch case?
The number of American watchmakers capable of producing a tourbillon movement in USA are limited, but they do exist. RGM Watch Company, for example, has produced a 90% made in the USA tourbillon which retailed for $95K in gold when it was released. This does not mean that an American based producer would be able to scale and fulfill a large order of tourbillons, but the large order would certainly have been good for a USA-based company. Even if movements could not be sourced in USA, they could have opted for an American watch brand such as SeL Instruments to make the case and/or bracelet.

Are you sure it’s not a Seagull movement?
There have been suggestions that the TX07 is based on a China-made Beijing Watch Factory or Seagull tourbillon movement. However, the specs don’t exactly line up with those claims. The Seagull has 19 and jewels and the BWF movement has 20 jewels, but with single barrels and about half of the power reserve of the TX07. Sure, jewel counts can be increased or decreased, but barrel count requires adjustments to the mainplate and bridge design in order to achieve the 105 hours of power reserve this movement claims to provide. With that said, the BWC tourbillon is closer in specs and layout to the TX07 than the Seagull.

This could possibly raise questions about the origins of the BCP movements. Many watch enthusiasts would be surprised at how many “Swiss” movements consist of parts made in China. Not to say that is the case with the TX07 or BCP in general, but the point is that nobody knows other than the operators at each company. It’s not like any of the Swiss watch factories are showing us their CNC/milling machines in action with 24 hour live view of the assembly. And with Swissness laws being what they are… who knows!

The bigger point here is that the watch community and sites like this should not have to deep dive into figuring out what the base caliber of a watch is, the brand should be transparent about it so that consumers know exactly what they are getting.

What is the runtime on a full wind?
The manufacturer states over 105 hours of power reserve.

How much is the watch that contains this movement?
The TX07 watch has a retail price of $100,000 USD as of 9/2024. Keep in mind that the watch itself is ~200 grams of 18K gold with 122 diamonds. While the wholesale pricing of those materials would be in the low 5 figures, it is not outside of the realm of possibility to see other watch brands with similar offerings attempting to fetch similar prices – the difference, though, would be reputation and recognition within the watch industry, where the TX07 lacks in that it perhaps makes up for in other branding and marketing.

Why does the watch have an Oyster style bracelet and not a “Presidential” style bracelet?
No comment.

Is it worth $100k?
The answer to that question is subjective and beyond the scope of this article. While the aforementioned Delma and Bremont  watches retail for $13,900 and $31,600, respectively, the TX07 features gold and diamonds  – with a target audience that may not be particularly well-versed in watches, or value it beyond the materials and movement for other reasons.

How many pieces are available?
Limited edition with 147 watches worldwide. It is unclear if that refers to the number of pieces per dial color (black, yellow gold or rose gold), or in total pieces combined.

Will they really make all 147 watches?
The only ones who know the answer to that are the stakeholders of this effort. Since the pieces are made-to-order, they will not be hard-pressed to sell all 147 pieces. It’s likely that this campaign is less about actually selling 147 $100k tourbillons and more about selling the other $499 and $799 “Fight Fight Fight” watches on the same site.

What caliber is in the Fight Fight Fight watch?
The FFF watch is powered by a SII/TMI caliber NH36.

Casebacks:

The TX07 watches include two casebacks. Some of the details are unclear, but what is known is that both casebacks are exhibition style. One caseback will have a personal “thank you” message with an autograph image. The other caseback is clear with no message printed on it.

It seems like an interesting concept, but perhaps not very well-thought-out.

How many people have the tools to open the caseback to swap it themselves? Are they both solid gold? Is there a place in the box to store the extra caseback? Are both casebacks numbered with the same limited edition number? If so, what if people use the extra caseback on a different numbered watch, essentially creating two of the same limited edition number watches – you could essentially have two 002/147 pieces? With all of these points, it seems that just the personalized caseback would have been enough.

The two stock photos available show one caseback with a printed message on the crystal along with engraved text on the outside:

18K GOLD / NEVER SURRENDER / SWISS MADE TOURBILLON / three digit limited edition number.

The clear casseback (without a printed message) is engraved with:

750 AU / FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT / SWISS MADE TOURBILLON / three digit limited edition number.

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Disclaimer:

The site selling the TX07 powered tourbillons states the following:

“Trump Watches are not designed, manufactured, distributed or sold by Donald J. Trump, The Trump Organization or any of their respective affiliates or principals. TheBestWatchesonEarth LLC uses the “Trump” name, image and likeness under a license agreement which may be terminated or revoked according to its terms. Trump Watches are intended as collectible items for individual enjoyment only, not for investment purposes.” –Source

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