C by Romain Gauthier

TITANIUM EDITION Six

MON00560

Partially openwork dial

This timepiece features a sapphire dial that is partially open to the seconds mechanism and escapement line.

The seconds wheel is the main feature of this opening. In addition to its mechanical aspect, this wheel is an aesthetic symbol unique to the brand.

The partial opening of the dial also reveals the escapement line assembly with the escapement wheel, balance and its pallet. A decorative bridge on the lower part of the dial has been added - thanks to a special hand engraving technique, the specialists at Manufacture have reproduced the boucharder texture found inside the bridges on the back of the movement.

Gold hands, numbers and index in 3D

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

White gold hands, filled with luminova as the numerals.

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 titanium bezel with an eye-catching, geometric profile unlike anything previously seen on a Romain Gauthier timepiece.

In between the bezel and caseback, the one-piece caseband and lugs, which have been adjusted to fit all wrists, are geometrically sculpted, with satin and polished finishes as well as aesthetic grooves cleverly deployed to draw out the resulting shapes

Movement

Made from Grade 5 Titanium, 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 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.

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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 Titanium pin buckle

The rubber strap with titanium pin buckle follows the form of the angular lugs and rounded caseband so it appears as a continuous, organic extension of the case.

key materials

Titanium

Titanium Grade 5 is a modern, high-performance, sporty material offering high mechanical strength, an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, and high corrosion resistance.

Titanium