A Swiss watch brand has just unveiled a trio of exceptional watches that combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. With their enameled and guilloché dials, these limited-edition timepieces promise to be a hit with collectors. Let's dive into the fascinating world of these high-flying watch creations.
A successful marriage between tradition and modernity
These three new models are part of the brand's desire to renew its range while retaining its DNA. Each watch features a case measuring 42 mm in diameter and 14.5 mm thick, offering a strong presence on the wrist without sacrificing comfort.
The cases, made in 18-carat red gold or grade 5 titanium depending on the version, reflect the aesthetic codes of the brand with their vertical sides and characteristic fluted edges. The onion-shaped crown, signature of the house, completes this harmonious ensemble.
Dials that push the boundaries of craftsmanship
The real masterpiece of these watches lies in their exceptional dials. Each model combines two of the most demanding traditional watchmaking techniques:
1. Manual guilloche: carried out by hand by experienced craftsmen, it creates complex geometric patterns on the surface of the dial.
2. High-fire enameling: this ancestral technique consists of applying several layers of colored enamel, fired at very high temperatures to obtain a result of incomparable depth and shine.
These two skills are implemented on 18-carat gold bases, further adding to the preciousness of the whole.
Three distinct personalities for three exceptional models
The brand offers three versions of this timepiece, each with its own identity:
1. The “Dracula”: As its name suggests, this model is inspired by the world of the famous vampire. Its 18-carat red gold dial features blood-red grand feu enameling on a deep black guilloché. The red gold case completes this dark and fascinating aesthetic. Price: €41,800.
2. The “Horizon”: Sportier with its titanium case, this version is distinguished by its 18-carat white gold dial enameled in a luminous sky blue. The black hours display on a white background provides a striking contrast. Price: €21,800.
3. The “Dune”: Perhaps the most original of the trio, it combines an 18-carat red gold dial with amber enamel and a titanium case. The result evokes the warm tones of wood, creating a unique and warm atmosphere. Price: €21,800.
An in-house movement that lives up to ambitions
At the heart of these watches beats the C.6004 caliber, an automatic movement designed in-house by the brand and manufactured by the renowned manufacturer La Joux-Perret. Its impressive features include:
This sophisticated movement powers original functions:
Exceptional watches… but wearable every day
Despite their precious nature, these timepieces were designed to be worn. Their water resistance to 100 meters and their rubber straps bear witness to this desire to create watches that are certainly exceptional, but suitable for everyday use.
The sapphire crystals treated with anti-reflective treatment on both sides, as well as the transparent screwed backs, allow you to admire the beauty of the dials and the movement while ensuring optimal protection.
A limited production for informed collectors
Each of these three models will be produced in a limited series of 50 copies, guaranteeing their exclusivity. This rarity, combined with the exceptional level of craftsmanship used, partly justifies their high prices.
These watches are clearly aimed at discerning collectors, capable of appreciating the technical and artistic mastery deployed in their design. They represent a substantial investment, but in return offer an object of rare beauty and originality in the world of contemporary fine watchmaking.
A bold bet in a changing market
The launch of these three exceptional models is part of a broader strategy to renew the brand. At a time when many players in the sector are falling back on safe values, this watchmaking house is betting on audacity and innovation.
By offering timepieces that combine traditional techniques with contemporary design, the brand seeks to appeal to a new generation of collectors while remaining true to its roots. The commercial success of these models will be an interesting indicator of the evolution of tastes in the world of fine watchmaking.
Whether we can afford them or not, these three exceptional watches are a testament to the creative vitality of Swiss watchmaking. They remind us that, even in the digital age, artistic craftsmanship and precision mechanics can still make us dream and amaze us.
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