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In 1991, the Cape Cod was born from the unfettered pencil strokes of Henri d’Origny, who was originally supposed to draw a square watch. His creative freedom decided otherwise: it would be «a square within a rectangle».
As boldly original as it is rigorously disciplined, the Cape Cod is composed of two Chaîne d’ancre half-links, the famous motif created by Robert Dumas in 1938 and inspired by ships’ anchor chains.
A timeless icon, the Cape Cod is perpetually transformed and lays itself open to all kinds of whimsical interpretations. Today, this ever-evolving classic lends its finely balanced shapes to the excellent jewellers skill known as hammering.
This complex and sophisticated technique enhances the steel case with a unique patina-type effect. The likewise hammered dial is coated with a thin layer of translucent lacquer, in graded shades ranging from anthracite to black.
The raw yet crafted material, with all its depth and roughness, results in an object with an entirely unexpected look. Finally, the Cape Cod Martelée combines its offbeat temperament with an understated black calf strap in single or double tour versions.
MOVEMENT Quartz, crafted in Switzerland Mechanical self-winding, crafted in Swiss made Functions: Hours, minutes CASE Shape/size: Small Model (PM), 23 x 23 mm Material:Henri d’Origny (1991) “A square within a rectangle” Hammered 316L steel case Crystal: Anti-glare sapphire crystal Water resistance: 3 bar DIAL Shaded-black lacquered and hammered dial STRAP Black Barenia calf strap 316L steel pin buckle, 12 mm
Schwarz Etienne has collaborated with Les Ateliers Blandenier to create the Roma Phoenix unique piece.
This unique timepiece highlights the watchmaking process of Schwarz
Etienne and artisanal skills of Les Ateliers Blandenier. The goal of the
project is to integrate multiple skills into the making of a unique
‘Art-piece’ and to present them on The Naked Watchmaker platform in
order to both share the complexity of the project and the time and
people involved within such an undertaking.
The watch can be split into two parts, each containing multiple
steps: The watch itself and the process of decoration of components and
their assembly, the second part, the dial making section.
Multiple artisanal techniques that individually carry historical
value combined can result in unusual effects. The depth of the blue
enamel sky was selected to generate a contrasting back-drop for the
applied Phoenix positioned above the pyrite seconds disc, making it
appear to be suspended in the sky.
The base of the dial is made in 18ct gold and filled with enamel, the
smokey blue and white effect of the enamelling is to generate the
impression of a blue sky. The gold Phoenix is hand engraved and then
lacquered, The Phoenix then links to the quote around the dial, “Our
greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we
fall.” –– Confucius. The small seconds subsidiary dial is set with
pyrite stone, the name of the stone originates from the Greek “pyr”
meaning fire.
Step one was to define the design upon which the dial would be made.
The base plate was made in 18k gold. To be enamelled it required having
sufficient space on both sides to have enamel added to assure equivalent
tensions within the dial.
Once the base-plate is finished the enamelling can be added. The sky
effect for the dial was married in colour to the hands, but to ensure
the association in shades was correct the enameller made multiple trials
with enamel powders that were heated in an oven (600 degrees Celsius)
to ensure the final choice was correct.
The plate of red gold used to make the Phoenix could be precisely cut
out by wire erosion prior to being hand-engraved. This engraving work
took about 3 weeks to complete. After the engraving was complete, an
acrylic painting was made on the surface to add a patina of age and
increase the three dimensional effect. Without this final step much of
the detail of the engraving can in essence be lost, washed out by
uniformity of the material colour. Only the beak and claws have been
polished.
The off-set small seconds disc was made from pyrite. Cubes of pyrite
were machined to identify the one that most resembled the original
design.
Schwarz Etienne supplied the watch for the dial, a 42 mm Roma case in
18k red gold, and integrated a hand-finished ASE 100.00 in-house
automatic calibre with micro-rotor. The selection of the Schwarz Etienne
‘Roma’ case was made in order to have a classic understated design that
would highlight the aesthetics of the dial and movement.
The ASE 100.00 automatic movement features 230 components, including 38 jewels. The balance has a frequency of 21,600 VpH (3Hz) and, assuming the watch is fully wound, the movement will run autonomously for up to 86 hours. Unlike a movement fitted with a conventional oscillating weight, there is nothing to obstruct the view of the beautifully decorated bridges and various other components.
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Schwarz Etienne
Schwarz Etienne is a Swiss watch manufacturer
whose origins date back to 1902 when Paul Arthur Schwarz and his wife
Olga Etienne created a movement factory in La Chaux de-Fonds whose name
combines their surnames. The family company originally worked for
different brands under its umbrella including Venus, Alpha, Sultana le
Phare and Astin. Schwarz Etienne strives to make watchmaking an
ever-evolving art. Today, it is one of the few companies to fully
manufacture its timepieces, movements and components, including their
regulating organ, the balance.
Movement Manufacture automatic movement with micro-rotor Calibre ASE 100.00 Components: 230 Jewels: 38 Power reserve of 86 hours Frequency: 3 HZ (21’600 Alt/h) Functions Hour, minutes Small second at 6 o’clock Case Red gold 5N 18K (∅ 42 mm) Height: 12.00 mm Crown engraved with SE logo Water resistance: 5 atmospheres (165 feet | 50 meters) Dial Made in gold 5N 18K Dial decoration Blue enamel “sky effect” by Les Ateliers Blandenier The Phoenix applique made in gold 5N 18K hand-engraved and hand painted (patina of age) by Les Ateliers Blandenier The off-set small second disc (11mm) made of pyrite by Les Ateliers Blandenier Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflect treatment Strap Brown alligator with orange leather lining Clasp: Pin buckle in red gold 5N 18K with SE logo