C by Romain Gauthier

PLATINUM EDITION Grey dial

MON00551

Gold hands, numbers and index in 3D

The tapering, three-dimensional hands and index are made from 18k white gold, as are the numerals and applied hour markers, each of which has been produced from a single piece of white gold and features bevelled edges to give a modern presence.

The seconds dial stars

Rather than a series of enclosed circles, the open, airy dial is made of part orthogonal lines forming vanishing points with the axes of the hands, reinforcing the notion of continuity.

Case

Framing the dial is a platinum bezel plays with the light, thanks to its eye-catching geometric profile, and adds sparkle to the piece.

Between the bezel and the caseback, also made out of solid 950 platinum, the one-piece caseband and lugs are geometrically sculpted, with satin and polished finishes as well as aesthetic grooves cleverly deployed to draw the resulting shapes.

Movement

Made from 18k white gold, and insipred by the finger bridges style, the design of the movement follows the watchmaking history of the Vallée de Joux, with a modern approach, reflecting Romain’s vision of the evolution of tradition. The movement is entirely decorated by hand with exceptional polished bevels, hand-frosted finishes on the surfaces, straight graining on the edges, and the interior of the bridges enhanced by the bouchardé hand-finished structure.

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Contrasting tones and textures

Main bridges feature a variety of hand-finishing techniques carried out in-house. The outer edges of each bridge all feature a double bevel, while the flat bridge surfaces and rubies are each framed by a raised border that has been straight-grained.

Hand-engraved bouchardée texture

Inside the bridge borders, the hand-finishing specialists at Manufacture Romain Gauthier have used a special hand-engraving technique to create a highly original dimpled texture called "boucharder"

Rubber strap and 18k white gold pin buckle

The rubber strap with satin-finished and polished platinum pin buckle follows the form of the angular lugs and roundedcaseband do it appears as a continous, organic extension of the case.

key materials

Platinum

Rare and precious, Platinum 950 is renowned for its purity and exceptional durability. Its natural presence and understated lustre embody enduring elegance.

Platinum