PLATINUM EDITION x Anita Porchet
MON00552
An exceptional collaboration between two art lovers
For TimeForArt, one of the world’s greatest enameller artist, Anita Porchet, and master watchmaker Romain Gauthier have reunited their expertise to create an exceptional, unique timepiece: a C by Romain Gauthier Platinum Edition, featuring an 18k white gold movement and sublimated by a miniature painting Grand Feu enamel dial signed by Anita Porchet.
TimeForArt
TimeForArt is a curated benefit auction of exceptional timepieces from the world’s greatest watchmakers, with 100% of the proceeds directly enabling today’s most visionary artists, through Swiss Institute’s exhibitions, public programs, education and community engagement workshops – all free of charge.
TimeForArt will be introduced as its own dedicated chapter of the Phillips New York Watch Auction in December 2022.
A powerful relationship between nature and humanity
Given full carte-blanche for the very first time, Anita Porchet drew inspiration from Century botanical illustrations and the spiritual reverence found in Chinese ink wash paintings.
Raw, spontaneous, rich with contrasting light and dark tones contrasted with the bright red lines of the small-seconds dial, the piece is a reflection on the powerful relationship between nature and humanity.
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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Two art lovers united by the same values
Anita and Romain are two passionate people who create and realize their works of art with no compromise approach, with an eye for detail and beauty. They are two craftsmen who advocate the values of the handmade and who do not give importance to time
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.
Rubber
Rubber is waterproof, durable, comfortable, and resistant to sweat, UV, and temperature changes.
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