DC7 Blue Hawk
The sublima3on of paradox
David Candaux unveils a singular creation that awakens the senses and challenges the codes of fine watchmaking. More than just a visual pleasure, the DC7 Blue Hawk captivates, intrigues and fascinates. Sculpted in light, conceived in tension, the piece is the result of deeply considered choices by the watchmaker-designer.
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Its sharp profile and subtly layered dial, playing with shadows and refined lines, are inspired by the blue hawk, a symbol of breathtaking speed, extreme precision, piercing vision and the perfect fusion of power and lightness. Housing the in-house H70 calibre with its 30° inclined flying tourbillon, this rare timepiece, limited to just eight pieces, embodies the obsessive pursuit of balance and the poetic paradox that define David Candaux’s approach.
The expression of a free watchmaker
Breaking away from convention, David Candaux gives full rein to his watchmaking vision with the DC7 Blue Hawk. He pushes his art to its peak with a six-layer dial of exceptional complexity, where depth and perspective echo the soft, organic curves of the case, reminiscent of a naturally shaped river stone. Far from the dictates of perfect centering, the DC7 Blue Hawk explores masterful asymmetry: the hour and minute display is off-centered, a nod to Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man and the quest for balance between dynamic tension and visual harmony.
It is the paradox of a grand complication distilled to its essence; a statement of watchmaking humility: no superfluous functions, just the purest expression of time. Its highlight, the 30° inclined flying tourbillon at 12 o’clock, irresistibly draws the eye. It introduces a new balance wheel to the David Candaux collection and embodies the master watchmaker’s relentless pursuit of ever-greater precision. Opposite it, the “magic crown” - seamlessly integrated into the bezel - creates a counterpoint that is as bold as it is harmonious.
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As with all timepieces in the David Candaux collection, the DC7 Blue Hawk is constructed around the "magic crown", a patented retractable innovation located at 6 o’clock. Composed of 31 components, it is a complication in itself and gives the watch a fluid and cohesive silhouette. Every curve and angle follows the natural shape of the wrist, ensuring exceptional comfort, enhanced by curved lugs.
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The 44mm case, crafted in Grade 5 titanium and fully handpolished - a first in the David Candaux collection - subtly catches the light and echoes the deep reflections of the anodized blue titanium dial, whose intense hue lends the watch its unique character.
An in-depth pursuit
The disruptive composition of this new opus draws intrigue through design aimed at intuitive appeal. The dial is harmoniously structured around the 30° inclined flying tourbillon at 12 o’clock, its anodized blue titanium cage amplifying the depth effect in resonance with the pearled baseplate of the visible movement. The small seconds, crafted in white lacquered titanium, is directly integrated into the tourbillon and highlighted by a graduated blue ring indicating the seconds.
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Inspired by the architecture of CERN’s ATLAS hadron collider, David Candaux designed baton indexes subtly embedded on a lower plane, creating an interplay of light and shadow enhanced by Super-LumiNova contours that emphasize the dial’s visual depth. The minute track along the inner periphery is precisely integrated into the whole, optimizing legibility without compromising aesthetic balance. The hour and minute hands, crafted with precision, boast a contemporary design combining clarity, elegance and technical refinement.
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Their openwork centers lighten the structure, while the blue Super-LumiNova triangles at their tips echo the dial’s vibrant tone. The ensemble is topped by a domed sapphire crystal, amplifying the dial’s sculptural volumes and giving the watch striking presence.
Subtlety as strength
Beneath its apparent simplicity, the DC7 Blue Hawk hides a calibre of fascinating complexity. Conceived and developed by David Candaux, the H70 calibre, inclined at a subtle 3° and crafted entirely from titanium, reflects his technical mastery and deep understanding of this exacting material. This choice ensures exceptional reliability for the eight pieces in this limited series, each backed by a 10-year guarantee, a rare promise of longevity in contemporary watchmaking. The 30° inclined flying tourbillon, composed of just 29 components, creates a striking three-dimensional effect while delivering outstanding chronometric performance.
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The calibre’s architecture reflects the visual harmony so dear to David Candaux, where symmetry and asymmetry coexist naturally. Grained bridges reveal the movement’s gears and showcase remarkable hand-finishing: polished bevels, inward beveled angles, each detail is crafted entirely by hand. The motto “Heart and Mind”, inscribed within this balanced composition, encapsulates both the soul of the timepiece and the singular vision of its creator.
A timepiece that touches all the senses
To the eye, it intrigues. To the touch, it enchants. Its flowing lines and organic hues, inspired by the iridescent and silky plumage of the blue hawk, bring an unexpected softness to the wrist. A visual caress and tactile emotion, the DC7 Blue Hawk invites a sensory journey through shifting reflection, revealing the subtlety of a rare creation, confidential and intensely personal.
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A departure from convention, it is a design conceived to endure, to surprise, and to stir the soul, an embodiment of David Candaux’s singular genius. Offered on a hand-stitched rubber strap, with a choice of Velcro, folding, or pin buckle, it blends comfort with character, appealing to the most discerning connoisseurs of exceptional watchmaking.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Hand-wound movement with 3 patents
in titanium
Limited Edition of 8 pieces
Flying tourbillon inclined at 30° • hours and minutes • small second integrated to the tourbillon
Material: Hand-polished titanium
Asymmetric 6 o'clock to 12 o'clock and symmetric 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock, basin-shaped form
Diameter: 44 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Sapphire case back with clipped olive at 6 o'clock
Curved titanium side lugs
Crown: “Magic”, Pressure release mechanism / 3 positions : neutral, time semng, winding
Engraving of “David Candaux” and “Handcrafted” on each side of the “magic crown” on a black lacquered background
Embossed engraving of “Limited Edition”, “DC7” and “Waterproof 50M” on the backside
Water-resistant to 5 atm - 50 m - 164 ft
Dial
In blue-anodized titanium
Multi-level “sandwich”-type construction
Baton hour index, triangular index at 6 o’clock with Super-LumiNova contours, and a minute track, all embedded into lower levels
Hands
Hours & minutes hands featuring a central opening, beveled edges, and a distinctive blue Super-Lumoniva triangle at the tip, all meticulously hand-polished
Small seconds integrated into the tourbillon, in white lacquered titanium
Movement
Calibre H70
Hand-wound movement with 3 patents in titanium
Overall diameter: 35 mm (16 ¼ lines)
Thickness: 6.20 mm
Number of jewels: 28, Semi-gloss ruby jewel set in solid molded gold chatons
Two coaxial series-coupled fast-rotating barrels with a fixed-flange spring
In-house variable-inertia with gold mean-time screws (diameter 10mm)
Frequency: 3 Hz, 21'600 vph
Power reserve of 72 hours
Tourbillon
• Single-axis flying 30° inclined
• Inclination of the cage by 3° relatve to the case
• 60-second revolution
• Titanium and blue-anodized titanium tourbillon cage
Gearing
• Sharp inward angles, beveled, diamond-milled on two sides
Finishing
Bridges and main plate in titanium
Straight-grained, hand-polished beveled angles and polished chamfers, inward beveled angles, pearling under the bridges
Movement side: 3° inclined movement relative to the case
Black-polished titanium tourbillon bridge, with handpolished bevels and angles
Gold plate with engraved and grained number, polished bevels and moldings, brushed flanks
Yellow gold medallion with “bear head” logo
Functions/Indications
Flying tourbillon inclined at 30°
Hours and minutes
Small second integrated to the tourbillon
Strap and buckle
Handmade rubber strap, with a velcro, folding or pin buckle engraved with the David Candaux logo
🔴Price: EUR 159,000 / USD 184.000 / CHF 149'000 💰
Warranty All our models come with a 10-year international warranty.
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Press Release - 2025
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Rue Du Village 24
CH-1347 Le Solliat
Switzerland
Telephone Number +41 79 425 85 85
Email Address info@dcandaux.ch
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