AK-01
Tourbillon Chronographe Monopoussoir
The Genesis
Complications and Hand Finishing
An original case design
Rexhep Rexhepi always knew that his first timepiece would feature a complication of extraordinary craftsmanship. Early in his career, he discovered the profound artistry of a finely made tourbillon, an experience that inspired him to create his very first watch. From this horological exigence was born the natural desire to dress it in an exterior equal to its ambition.
Composed of 30 components, the case of the AK-01 was conceived to be neither a round nor tonneau-shape, instead Rexhep Rexhepi sought to create an original form that was distinctive, both aesthetically unique and easily recognisable.
AN INTRICATE movement construction
The AK-01 movement was designed to showcase both the tourbillon and chronograph mechanisms on the dial. Even so, perfect symmetry is maintained on the movement, in keeping with Rexhep Rexhepi’s design codes. The calibre is further decorated with a range of traditional decoration such as Côtes de Genève, black polishing, and anglage with inward angles, all applied by hand.
Dreaming of a tourbillon
From the start of his career, Rexhep Rexhepi knew his first timepiece would have to feature a tourbillon. The idea took root when he was a teenage apprentice at Patek Philippe: the moment he stepped into the quality control workshop and encountered for the first time the masterful tourbillon wristwatch with a ten-day power reserve.
The symmetrical face
The symmetrical dial of the AK-01 features the constant seconds at two o'clock, a 30-minute counter at ten o'clock, and the 100-hours power reserve indicator just below. The chronograph's column wheel is visible at 12 o'clock through an aperture. The chronograph is activated with the single pusher integrated into the crown.
More details
DISPLAY
Manual winding movement | Hour and minute, flying tourbillon, chronograph minutes and seconds, segmented power reserve indication
CASE
42.5 mm x 12.90 mm, produced in Steel, Titanium and 18K gold | Made up of 40 components with front and back sapphire glass | 3 ATM (30 meters) water resistant
POWER RESERVE
Single barrel with a power reserve of 100 hours | with chronograph 72 hours
DIAL
Brass, brushed grey or blue| Rhodium finished minute and seconds display and power reserve sector
HANDS
Sword shaped hour, minute, seconds | Chronograph hands AKRIVIA design with rhodium finishing
STRAP
Hand-sewn alligator: black, blue, brown and others
NUMBER OF COMPONENTS
181 components including 76 parts for the tourbillon cage
19 olive-domed and flat jewels
DECORATION
Hand-decorated and finished: Côtes de Genève, inward angles, black-polish, manual circular graining, hand-engraved
FREQUENCY
21’600 vph
(3 Hz)