Design Inspiration
Rexhep Rexhepi created the Chronomètre Contemporain to capture classic forms in a contemporary design. The watch is characterized by elongated, hand-soldered lugs, giving it a sophisticated silhouette that sits comfortably on the wrist. By combining a classical round shape with modern Art Deco-inspired details, the Chronomètre Contemporain blends tradition with forward-thinking design.
Innovative Movement
The RRCC-01 calibre inside the Chronomètre Contemporain is a testament to Rexhep Rexhepi’s dedication to functional beauty and precision. This manual-winding movement features a hacking seconds function with automatic zero-reset for precise time-setting. The single-barrel design offers an impressive 100-hour power reserve, ensuring consistent timekeeping and reducing the frequency of manual winding. Drawing inspiration from historical pocket watches, the RRCC-01 provides a satisfying winding experience with a distinctive mechanical sound, underscoring its blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation.
Craftsmanship and Finishing
Every component of the RRCC-01 is meticulously crafted and finished by hand at the ATELIER AKRIVIA. Techniques like anglage, black polish, and Côtes de Genève are applied with precision, requiring months of intensive labour by expert artisans. This commitment to traditional finishing techniques not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also honours traditional principles of Swiss watchmaking, particularly fine watchmaking in Geneva.
A Modern Classic Dial
The dial of the RRCC I showcases traditional Genevan enamelling, featuring grand feu enamel in black, adorned with gold lines inspired by Art Deco style. The lines create an alternating sector around the Roman numerals, giving the dial a harmonious, segmented layout. A large subsidiary seconds at six o’clock is a nod to historical “officer's” watches while adding a focal point that enhances readability. The combination of symmetrical and asymmetrical elements brings a unique aesthetic tension to the dial, which is complemented by the concave and convex surfaces along the 5N rose gold case and lugs.
More details
DISPLAY
Manual winding movement | Hour, minute, zero-reset seconds
CASE
38 mm x 9.50 mm, produced in Rose gold 5N or in Pt950 Platinum | Made up of 14 parts with front and back sapphire glass | 3 ATM (30 meters) water resistant
POWER RESERVE
Single barrel with a power reserve of 100 hours
DIAL
Rose gold 5N case: Traditional Black Enamel Grand Feu with Rose gold 5N indexes
Platinum case: White Enamel Grand Feu with blue indexes
HANDS
Rose gold 5N case: steel gold plated “poli-bercé“ hands
Platinum case: stainless steel
STRAP
Calf-skin leather
NUMBER OF COMPONENTS
174 components
19 olive-domed and flat jewels
DECORATION
Hand-decorated and finished: Côtes de Genève, inward angles, black-polish, “Poli-bercé” central bridge, manual circular graining, hand-engraved
FREQUENCY
18’000 vph
(2.5 Hz)