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Lot Essay
This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.
The present Chapter One model is no. 1 of the limited edition of only 11 examples made. It is consigned by the original owner who had purchased it in November 2011.
The impressive “Chapter One” is a tour de force of highly sophisticated yet practical functions and a world-first combination of complications made of 558 components: to date, no other wristwatch features a tourbillon with single button chronograph, retrograde date and retrograde GMT and furthermore rolling days of the week and moon phases displays.
The elegant, streamlined form, innovative indications, and ergonomic functions of Chapter One belie the incredible complexity of its unique movement.
A tour of the dial reveals central coaxial hours, minutes, and chronograph 60-second counter; tourbillon and day of the week roller at 6 o’clock; retrograde GMT at 9 o’clock; 60-minute chronograph counter and precision moon phase roller at 12 o’clock; and retrograde date at 3 o’clock.
The two rollers work simultaneously with the time, date, GMT, and chronograph and are large enough to be easily read and small enough to be ultra-light and homogeneous with the case. A small window between day roller and tourbillon allows a unique view of the superbly finished gyrating tourbillon cage.
Mirror-polished angled surfaces bring the multi-level dial to life, and even the locking corrector pushers are from curves meeting at an imaginary point to follow the graceful flow of the case.
Maîtres du Temps is not so much a new watch company as an entirely new horological concept. Founded by Mr. Steven Holtzman, it brings groups of master watchmakers together to develop exclusive timepieces. It is a conscious effort to promote the people who actually craft the timepieces. By providing them the opportunity to work together Maîtres du Temps harnesses their incredible talent.
The level of technical and design sophistication achieved by Maîtres du Temps has rarely been seen in watchmaking and is the result of the right combination of people sharing a bold vision.
The “Chapter One” model is the result of such collaboration. It was designed and made by three legendary master watchmakers: Christophe Claret, Roger Dubuis and Peter Speake-Marin. Ensuring that what is seen in the mind's eye can be worn on the wrist is the business of Christophe Claret. His exceptional movements are remarkable for their precision, reliability, and complexity. For Peter Speake-Marin, Chapter One represents the perfect medium through which to express his knowledge of the historical tradition of fine watchmaking and to convey his belief in its future.
This fascinating example of independent watchmaking will impress even the most exacting of collectors by its technical prowess and unique styling.
The present Chapter One model is no. 1 of the limited edition of only 11 examples made. It is consigned by the original owner who had purchased it in November 2011.
The impressive “Chapter One” is a tour de force of highly sophisticated yet practical functions and a world-first combination of complications made of 558 components: to date, no other wristwatch features a tourbillon with single button chronograph, retrograde date and retrograde GMT and furthermore rolling days of the week and moon phases displays.
The elegant, streamlined form, innovative indications, and ergonomic functions of Chapter One belie the incredible complexity of its unique movement.
A tour of the dial reveals central coaxial hours, minutes, and chronograph 60-second counter; tourbillon and day of the week roller at 6 o’clock; retrograde GMT at 9 o’clock; 60-minute chronograph counter and precision moon phase roller at 12 o’clock; and retrograde date at 3 o’clock.
The two rollers work simultaneously with the time, date, GMT, and chronograph and are large enough to be easily read and small enough to be ultra-light and homogeneous with the case. A small window between day roller and tourbillon allows a unique view of the superbly finished gyrating tourbillon cage.
Mirror-polished angled surfaces bring the multi-level dial to life, and even the locking corrector pushers are from curves meeting at an imaginary point to follow the graceful flow of the case.
Maîtres du Temps is not so much a new watch company as an entirely new horological concept. Founded by Mr. Steven Holtzman, it brings groups of master watchmakers together to develop exclusive timepieces. It is a conscious effort to promote the people who actually craft the timepieces. By providing them the opportunity to work together Maîtres du Temps harnesses their incredible talent.
The level of technical and design sophistication achieved by Maîtres du Temps has rarely been seen in watchmaking and is the result of the right combination of people sharing a bold vision.
The “Chapter One” model is the result of such collaboration. It was designed and made by three legendary master watchmakers: Christophe Claret, Roger Dubuis and Peter Speake-Marin. Ensuring that what is seen in the mind's eye can be worn on the wrist is the business of Christophe Claret. His exceptional movements are remarkable for their precision, reliability, and complexity. For Peter Speake-Marin, Chapter One represents the perfect medium through which to express his knowledge of the historical tradition of fine watchmaking and to convey his belief in its future.
This fascinating example of independent watchmaking will impress even the most exacting of collectors by its technical prowess and unique styling.