ArtyA – PURITY ‘Stairway To Heaven’ HMS Wavy Sapphire Edition

 

ArtyA – PURITY  ‘Stairway To Heaven’ HMS Wavy Sapphire Edition - 2024

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A standout launch at Watches and Wonders 2024, the Purity Stairway to Heaven movement continues to astonish. Initially presented with two off-center hands on variously colored dials, it now features a central three-hand display. The inclusion of a prominent central second hand adds even more vibrancy to this dynamic movement.

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This HMS evolution represents a major technical breakthrough, preserving the three-dimensional architecture of the original Stairway To Heaven movement and showcasing the power of its mechanics:

• - Two barrels operate side by side, in parallel, using a longer, finer spring for stable, linear energy delivery and improved winding efficiency.
• - A ‘stellar’ escapement, placed as if on a "Stairway To Heaven" podium and suspended in mid-air at 4Hz, creates a visually stunning aerial spectacle. The balance wheel has been scaled down to boost its chronometric accuracy.
• - Arched, hand-beveled bridges with innovative shapes are directly integrated, rather than being juxtaposed or adjacent, creating the necessary space for the regulating organ.
• - Extreme skeletonization defines each component, providing visual focal points and requiring machining with uncompromising precision and perfect alignment.
• - The traditional spiral adjustment caters to clients seeking customization and distinctiveness, featuring tiny weights adjusted in reversed symmetry to optimize the spiral’s inertia.
• - Visually, the architecture masterfully manipulates material and void, creating tension among components. The entire mechanism is built around the precise positioning of the gears, designed as if suspended in mid-air.

For the debut of this revolutionary movement, a case that reflects the DNA of the Geneva-based watchmaker was essential. 

A unique chapter
RING

Again, art and functionality blend together perfectly in this latest watch creation by ArtyA. This design features a new chapter ring that further enhances the transparency of the entire piece : laser-engraved inside the upper crystal, it offers both perfect legibility and an unobstructed view of the movement.

The two sword-shaped hands, with brushed and diamond-cut finishes, hover over the architecture, while the sweeping seconds hand in the center adds a distinct dynamic to the living movement.

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Inspired by the iconic Curvy barrel-shaped case, one of ArtyA’s emblematic models, the new Wavy case is round with a 40 mm diameter. This outer design perfectly harmonizes with the curves in the movement, expressing a classic and discreet aesthetic that is seemingly simple yet surprisingly complex.

 

Designed by Jérémie Arpa, son of Yvan Arpa, the Wavy sapphire crystal case takes inspiration from the iconic Curvy model. Its barrel shape has been replaced with a round 40 mm design, yet it retains its distinctive lines and reflections.

This new sapphire crystal watch offers unique refractive angles to fully appreciate all aspects of this skeletonized movement.

  SAPPHIRE MASTERY

For the past eight years, ArtyA’s creative workshops have consistently distinguished themselves through their mastery of sapphire crystal and the precision and meticulousness of their craftsmanship, demonstrating a peerless savoir-faire—both technical and aesthetic—with this fascinating material.

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Among the very first brands to adopt sapphire crystal for watch cases in 2016, ArtyA made it an essential material choice. Offering perfect transparency, sapphire crystal allows the beauty of mechanical movements to be admired from every angle.

At the same time, its remarkable resistance to scratches and shocks ensures exceptional durability and longevity. Worth noting here is that sapphire is an extraordinarily hard crystal, the third-hardest natural material after diamond and moissanite on the Mohs scale. 

Encased in a
CRESTING WAVE

As imagined by Jérémie Arpa, the son of Yvan and Dominique Arpa, the watch’s lines evoke the elegance and majesty of a powerful ocean wave running along its flank.

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Wavy manifests this through a fluid, organic visual language that mirrors the natural grace and force of the sea. It is reflected in the contours of the case, where each arc is carefully sculpted to create an impression of perpetual flux. The design goes beyond simple curviness; it blends softly undulating lines to suggest a state of flow, evoking the mesmerizing and unpredictable nature of water.

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The case designed by the young artist captures this essence with particular elegance. The slightly domed surface and flowing transitions between the different parts of the watch recall the way waves form and move across the sea. The watch’s curves reach beyond their own intrinsic aesthetics to create a unique play of light on the sapphire crystal, reflecting nuances and shadows in a way that echoes the shimmering surface of water.

The Wavy aesthetic has its own dynamic; it draws you into a visual experience where every glance reveals new perspectives and angles. The ballet of light and refraction through the sapphire crystal and across the finely polished metal parts further accentuates this impression, transforming the watch into a true work of art in motion, like a wave captured in an endless loop of grace and fluidity.

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Consistent with ArtyA’s commitment to creating exceptional timepieces, every aspect of this watch’s meticulous hand-finishing – including polishing and satin-brushed finishing – reveals an unrelenting pursuit of beauty in the invisible. The innovative techniques used to decorate the parts that are usually hidden from view illustrate ArtyA’s dedication to uncompromising quality. This attention to detail reflects the perfectionism that drives the creators of this latest piece, designed and made with the precision and passion that are ArtyA’s hallmark.

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Technical Specifications  

  Watch name Purity Stairway to Heaven HMS Wavy Edition

Movement
ArtyA Purity Stairway To Heaven HMS Manufacture Movement 
Manual-winding and skeletonised movement conceived, developed and manufactured for ArtyA in collaboration with Swiss movement manufacturer Télôs SA
Power reserve: 71 hrs.
Frequency of balance wheel 4 Hz (28,800) (higher than usual for a tourbillon, ensuring greater stability)
Functions:
Hours and minutes, seconds
Case
Pure sapphire case to match the high standards of ArtyA.
Dimensions: 40 mm
Height: 13,1mm
Water resistance: 3 atm (30 m)
Double-sided sapphire crystal
Open sapphire back
Dial
Skeleton 
Fully transparent
Skeletonised bridges
Hour markers: Engraved on the upper crystal
Double barrels on left side and suspended escapement on right
Hand-bevelled arced bridges
Strap
Black nubuck
Buckle:  ArtyAexclusive design, with or without black PVD treatment

🔰Limited Edition to 99 pieces

 🔴 Retail price (ex VAT)  44,900 CHF / 46,300 EUR / 49,700 USD 💰  
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ArtyA – COMPLICATION Purity Central Tourbillon Blue Sapphire Edition

 

 

ArtyA – COMPLICATION Purity Central Tourbillon BLUE Sapphire Edition - Unique Piece - 2024

 Independent Geneva-based Watchmaker ARTYA 

Nominated for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2024 

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For the fifth time in its history, and the fourth consecutive year, 

ArtyA is thrilled to announce that it has been nominated by the GPHG 

by the Academy of the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève) 

 

 The ArtyA ‘Purity Central Tourbillon Blue’ has been nominated for the ‘Men’s Complication’ category, standing out for its impressive 20mm central tourbillon, dual-barrel Manufacture movement, and sapphire crystal case.

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This recognition by the Academy of the most prestigious horological award highlights the exponential recognition the independent Geneva-based brand has been receiving.

2024 marks a milestone year for ArtyA, which – celebrating its fifteenth anniversary in 2024 – has participated in all the major horological events of the year. This includes its debut at the Watches & Wonders salon, its participation in the OnlyWatch charity auction, and now, its nomination for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.

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The bold creation selected by the Academy, a majestic 20mm central tourbillon beating at a frequency of 4 Hz, is a true feat of technical and aesthetic balance. It is 5th in-house caliber developed by ArtyA and the 4th to feature a tourbillon. With a tungsten rotor, it is also the brand’s first caliber to feature automatic winding.

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The two barrels, mounted in parallel, provide a generous power reserve of over 60 hours. The time display has been entirely reimagined with two peripheral hands that gracefully rotate around the tourbillon.

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ArtyA’s expertise in colored sapphire crystal, one of its specialties, the dial is crafted from blue sapphire, which transforms into a deep violet under UV light—a subtle touch of elegance and technical mastery.

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More than just a watch, the ‘Purity Central Tourbillon Blue’ by ArtyA is a testament to the brand’s unwavering pursuit of excellence and passion for craftsmanship.

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Technical Specifications
 
Collection: COMPLICATION 

 Watch name "Purity Central Tourbillon BLUE " Edition

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Movement
Exclusive automatic winding Central flying Tourbillon engineered by ArtyA
Unique piece with the two barrels connected in parallel
Tungsten rotor
A majestic 20mm central Tourbillon beating at a frequency of 4 Hz
Power reserve: 60 hrs.
Frequency of balance wheel 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)tungsten rotor
Functions:
Hours and minutes, seconds on flying Tourbillon rotates 360 degrees in 60 seconds.
Case
Full sapphire case to match the high standards of ArtyA.
Dimensions: 43 mm
Height: 18,1mm
Water resistance: 3 atm (30 m)
Double-sided sapphire crystal
Open sapphire back
Dial
Skeleton 
Minute ring spherical blue sapphire with truncated profile. 
Engraved minute scale.
Fully transparent
Skeletonised bridges
Strap
Black nubuck strap 
Buckle: pin buckle

 Limited Series unique pieces 1/1

 🔴 Retail price (ex VAT)  135,000 CHF / 130,000 EUR / 145,000 USD 💰  
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ArtyA – COMPLICATION Minute Repeater Edition

 

ArtyA – COMPLICATION Minute Repeater Tourbillon Limited Edition - 2024

A New Symphony in Watchmaking
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The ultimate complication,
mastered and reimagined in various forms

Two distinctive universes, three unique executions
 
The independent Swiss brand is making a name for itself with the queen complication of watchmaking: the minute repeater. Three new unique timepieces have just left the Geneva workshops, equipped with the Tourbillon minute repeater movement developed as a tribute to MHC and its talented watchmaker Pierre Favre.

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The ArtyA Chorus Minute Repeater is a direct descendant of the 3-gong minute repeater, regulator, and double-axis tourbillon – the most complex piece ever developed by the Geneva-based manufacture. It inherits its predecessor’s characteristic case, yet is modernized and reduced in size.

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The ArtyA Skeleton Minute Repeater is a reinterpretation of the round titanium model created for the celebrated ‘Lion’s Head’ and ‘Death is Calling’ two unique pieces developed specifically to bring out the resonating movement’s exceptional sound. This new iteration offers two one-off versions in a sandblasted case that houses a fully skeletonized caliber to highlight its beating heart.

ArtyA Chorus Minute Repeater
The Sound of a Cathedral on Your Wrist

One design, one sound, one touch – a unique piece, without compromise.

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The perfect alliance of geometric elegance and the harmony of time: a horological masterpiece that, with its bold design and exquisitely precise mechanism, elevates every moment of your life. This creation enriches the Complications collection, a testament to the innovative spirit of its founder, Yvan Arpa.

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The ArtyA Chorus Minute Repeater’s case evolved from the iconic ArtyA 3 Gongs Minute Repeater with Regulator. Clad in sapphire crystal on all sides, the case is truly a work of art. 

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ArtyA’s sapphire savoir-faire and extensive experience in creating complete cases in this material made it possible to craft a superior curved crystal – to a degree that was not achievable on the original. Indeed, modernizing the case has given the piece a timelessness all its own.

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Technical Specifications
 
Collection: COMPLICATION 

 Watch name   Chorus Minute Repeater Tourbillon  

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Limited Series

Case
Dimensions : 44.20 mm x 42.30 mm x 16.14 mm
The case was inspired by habitats designed for living on the ocean floor. 
Every aspect of the choice of materials and shapes serves the goal of achieving unparalleled richness and clarity of sound.
Dial
The skeletonized chapter ring hovers above the levitating tourbillon, giving this piece a unique sense of depth.
Strap
Handcrafted leather strap with ArtyA’s hallmark stitching.

🔴Price  365'000 CHF / 377'000 € / 406'000 USD

 ArtyA Skeleton Minute Repeater
An anthem to advanced watchmaking

Creating a minute repeater requires meticulous craftsmanship. Assembling the hammers, gongs, and levers demands unparalleled precision to ensure a harmonious chime with rich, distinct notes. The sandblasted titanium case is designed to enhance reverberation, with the domed sapphire crystal creating a magnificent resonance chamber.

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In pursuit of perfect sound quality, the goal of these final pieces was to couple the auditory experience with a visual ballet. Here, the exceptional technical sophistication of the movement – already highly advanced – has been laid bare in skeletonized form. 

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This allows for the rare and fabulous sight of its inner workings in action. Enabling the beholder to appreciate the craftsmanship through a skeletonized movement is an honor for the watchmaker who designed it, as their work is displayed in its purest form.

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Technical Specifications
 
Collection: COMPLICATION 

 Watch name   Skeleton Minute Repeater Tourbillon 

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Limited Series unique pieces 1/1

Case
Exclusive Yvan Arpa design that reinterprets the classic minute repeater with advanced crystal case technology to enhance the purity and power of sound
Fully openworked dial
Sandblasted titanium case in gray or black (DLC treatement)
Case  
Dimensions: 42 mm
Two anti-reflective sapphire crystals, front and back
Open case back
Titanium and gold
Strap
Handcrafted alligator strap with ArtyA’s hallmark stitching

🔴Price  365'000 CHF / 377'000 € / 406'000 USD

The ArtyA Minute Repeater Movement

The complex mechanism of the minute repeater is designed to tell time through sound. Master watchmakers invented this device in an age when their clients didn’t have the convenience of a light switch: when the candles went out, the only way to tell time was through a chime. On the ArtyA minute repeater movement, the bridges were carefully designed and hand-angled with the help of an acoustics engineer to optimize the propagation of sound waves for power and purity

A minute repeater is a masterpiece that is heard,
observed, and experienced.

SPECIFICATIONS

Movement & Functions
Functions: Hours, minutes, minute repeater, seconds on flying tourbillon
Chime: Traditional ‘Saint Pierre’ gongs
Tourbillon: One-minute flying tourbillon, balance wheel with gold timing screws (1 turn/minute)
Time indications: hours, minutes, seconds on the tourbillon.

Dimensions & Performance
Movement height without module: 6.10 mm
Movement height overall: 9.80 mm
Movement height with hands: 10.55 mm
Components: 317
Jewels and shock protection systems: 29
Power reserve: 90 hours (tolerance from 0 to 3 hours)
Balance wheel frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hertz)

Technical Details
Tourbillon diameter: 13.60 mm
Torque: 860 g/mm
Barrel revolutions: 15
One barrel revolution time every 8 hours
Escapement wheel: 15 teeth
Balance wheel inertia: 10 g/cm2
Cage weight: 0.70 grams
Movement finish: Blue case back, ArtyA-specific titanium bridges with gold engravings
Chime Activation
Repeater slide: located at 9 o’clock
Slide travel: 37°

 
Crown with Two Positions
Position 1: Winding
Position 2 (crown pulled out): Time setting
Winding stem travel: 0.85 mm

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ArtyA – Purity Tourbillon QATAR Sapphire Edition

 

ArtyA – COMPLICATION Purity Tourbillon QATAR Sapphire Edition - 2024

ArtyA pulls out all the stops for the
Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition 2024

 

For its participation in the 2024 edition of this beacon event,
ArtyA is showcasing two one-off creations inspired by two of its most sought-after timepieces of the moment.

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A dial, adorned with the colors emblematic of the State of Qatar, elegantly enhances the manufacture movement from the Geneva-based Maison. The handcrafted leather strap completes the delicate, refined tone-on-tone color scheme.

The celebrated Purity manufacture movement

The two unique timepieces presented today in Doha feature the two latest high-complication movements manufactured by the Swiss watchmaker: the Tiny Purity Tourbillon movement designed for the 39 mm sapphire case; and the Curvy Purity Tourbillon movement designed for the tonneau-shaped sapphire case. 

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Both movements, born of the Purity collection, have come to symbolize ArtyA's mastery and savoir-faire in the realm of intricate watch movements.

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The in-house caliber impresses with its performance, achieved through an oversized tourbillon – 18 mm in diameter and operating at 4Hz – driven by two parallel-mounted barrels. This considerable technical prowess, encapsulated in a mere 9 grams, ensures a power reserve of 72 hours. Beyond precision and reliability, the aesthetic appeal is equally compelling thanks to a fully skeletonized movement with the highest possible level of finishing, such as iron microblasting and hand-beveling.

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Complementing these technical feats is a manufacture movement adorned with a watch face that is satin-finished and polished by hand. Chamfered and diamond-polished hour-markers enhance its legibility. The perfectly finished dial proudly displays the colors of Qatar, a welcoming land for ArtyA, as a tribute to the brand's friendly and fruitful collaboration with the emirate's retailer, Blue Salon. Already present alongside the renowned Mohammed Rasool Khoory & Sons in Abu Dhabi and Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons in Dubai, ArtyA now consolidates its prestigious presence in the Middle East with Blue Salon, based in Doha.

Sapphire mastery

These watch cases exhibit incredible scratch resistance due to the exceptional hardness of sapphire. Rated 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, sapphire is the third hardest mineral, surpassed only by diamond at a rating of 10 and moissanite at 9.5. This high level of hardness is why crafting a complete sapphire case to ArtyA's exacting standards is a time-consuming, intricate, and cost-intensive endeavor. 

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It also showcases ArtyA’s creativity in pushing the boundaries of watchmaking, merging the unblemished clarity of sapphire crystal with a bold, avant-garde aesthetic, creating timepieces that are not only durable but also artistically compelling.

 
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The Geneva watchmaking house, renowned for its wealth of experience and creative prowess, artfully plays with light and form to create captivating timepieces. Its mastery of sapphire has enabled the creation of watches in various shapes, from an elegant 39-mm round case to an original tonneau style with gracefully voluptuous curves. Each piece is a testament to the Maison’s ability to blend traditional craftsmanship with innovative design.

Hand-stitched artistry

 For the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition 2024, ArtyA called on the finest leatherworkers to work on two unique pieces, developed and produced exclusively for this special occasion. The guiding principle was to honor the host country in a modern and elegant manner. The result is an elegant and original strap in upcycled calfskin with a contemporary design and rich, deep colors, embodying a perfect blend of tradition and innovation.

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Technical Specifications
 
Collection: COMPLICATION 

 Watch name   TINY Purity Tourbillon Qatar Edition

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Limited Series Unique piece 1/1

Case
Sapphire crystal  
Dimensions         39 mm
Case back         Open; screw-in  
Double-sided sapphire crystal
Case back open and screwed
Water resistance     3 ATM, equivalent to 30 meters
Movement
Manufacture double-barrel tourbillon, skeletonized
Double barrel, skeletonized Manufacture tourbillon movement
Conceived, developed and made in Switzerland exclusively by and for ArtyA

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Improved chronometric reliability thanks to the double barrel system’s torque management for stable power delivery
Oversized tourbillon (18 mm in diameter), positioned at 6 o'clock
High chronometric reliability thanks to double-barrel torque
4 Hz frequency (higher than usual for a tourbillon, ensuring greater stability)
72-hour power reserve
Functions 
Hours, minutes, seconds on the flying tourbillon
Dial
Skeleton 
Fully transparent
Skeletonised bridges
Strap
Special custom upcycled calfskin strap 
Buckle: Pin buckle

Limited Edition to 13 pieces, also as unique pieces 1/1

🔴 Retail price (ex VAT) 

 125,000 CHF (132,000 EUR / 144,000 USD USD / 537'500 QAR – est. exchange rates at time of writing)

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Collection: COMPLICATION  

Watch name      CURVY Purity Tourbillon Qatar Edition
Production        Unique piece 1/1

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Case            

Sapphire crystal
Dimensions     38.5 mm x 43 mm
Caseback        Open, screw-in
Water resistance    3 ATM, equivalent to 30 meters (about 100 ft)
Movement         
Double barrel, skeletonized Manufacture tourbillon movement
Conceived, developed and made in Switzerland exclusively by and for ArtyA
Oversized tourbillon (18 mm in diameter)
Improved chronometric reliability thanks to the double barrel system’s torque management for stable power delivery
Frequency        4 Hz (higher than usual for a tourbillon, ensuring greater stability)
Power reserve     72 hours
Functions         Hours, minutes, seconds on the flying tourbillon
Strap            
Upcycled calfskin, pin buckle

🔴 Retail price (ex VAT)  💰   

135,000 CHF / 143,000 EUR / 155,000 USD / 580'500 QAR
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