HOLTHINRICHS WATCHES – Ornament Nouveau Eclipse “Spirit of Blue” Edition 2025
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Holthinrichs Watches – Ornament Nouveau Titanium
“I want people to experience the emotional sensations that architecture can evoke through its spatial, structural and artisanal complexity: architecture on the wrist.”
Michiel Holthinrichs
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The inspiration for the expressive sculptural design of the ORNAMENT NOUVEAU is drawn from Art Nouveau and Early Modernist architecture and only made into reality by our specialist knowledge in 3D metal printing and complex machining.
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First Dutch Manufacture Movement.
ORNAMENT NOUVEAU features our first in-house calibre, which is the first Dutch wristwatch movement to be produced in series. A milestone for our country. It is a double barrel in series, free-sprung inertia balance wheel mechanism that is fully designed in-house consisting of 171 parts in total.
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Manufacturing of the components.
Prototype manufacturing takes place in our atelier, as well as the manufacturing of plate-springs, levers takes, dial components, full assembly and manual finishing up to haute horlogerie standards.
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Design of the movement.
The movement, though simple in its functioning - telling only hours and minutes - is complex in its execution.
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While only 4mm thick, it offers maximal three-dimensionality through complex machining and specific manual finishing. The mainplate of the movement consists of a double concave shape, creating a strong optical three-dimensional effect empowered by heavy textured diamond-hammering and white rhodium plating.
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From the sides of the mainplate, attached with hidden screws, organically shaped stainless steel bridges are cantilevered above the center of the movement.
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The balance wheel itself is shaped as an dynamically openworked structure to reflecting the organic design of the timepiece.
Eclipse UV-sensitive dial.
First tested and developed in 2017 with Essilor glasses. Now implemented in Ornament Nouveau as a double domed crystal dial that transitions from transparent to dark in UV light. Protecting the skeleton movement from damaging UV light, as well as providing a playful aspect to the watch.
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A unique hornback strap.
Expressively for ORNAMENT NOUVEAU, the strap is made out of a very difficult to progress hornback alligator. The large bone-like scales beautifully complement the three-dimensionality of the timepiece.
Presentation.
Optionally, and uniquely for this timepiece, we created a large 3D printed stainless steel artwork that is unlike any other watch presentation: a light openworked sculpture placed in a glass dome, into which the watch can be exhibited.
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The sculpture is available for both clients and retailers, in addition to the timepiece.
Availability.
Our atelier only has capacity for a maximum of 8 timepieces per year, limiting our first model “Spirit of Blue” to 8 pieces in total. Orders are open as per official publication (28 March 2025).
Holthinrichs Watches background:
We at Holthinrichs Watches create watches that are unique in the world. Our approach to watch design through an architectural perspective leads to complex structural shapes and integrated design and the mastery of high-tech 3D manufacturing. Over the years, we have become specialists in additive manufacturing and manual finishing, allowing us to create integral designed “haute horlogerie” with unprecedented architectural structures and a high-end manual finishing.
Our goal is to develop a fully equipped factory that is also designed to accommodate guests to experience the Holthinrichs Watches manufacture, its timepieces, art and inspiration. A stronghold for innovation and creativity, and a place that defines the future of Dutch watchmaking. It can be regarded as an “Ecosystem”, a place or hub that is self-sufficient and open to short or long stay creatives and makers, creative collaborations and social events.
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It will also be a place where people get educated, trained in specific expertises, delivering skilled craftsmen and developing knowledge. It is important to mention this longer term vision, as this is Michiel’s dream and vision, influencing many strategic decisions.
Holthinrichs Watches – Ornament Nouveau “Spirit of Blue”
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CaseMaterial: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 38.5 mm (diameter excluding crown) x 47.2 mm (lug-to-lug)
Thickness: 9.5 mm
Translucent to black, photochromic
Water resistance: 50 m
Dial
Skeleton Eclipse dial
The “Eclipse Dial’: a domed transparent dial that turns to smoke-black in UV light.
The dial ring enclosing the transparent dial is made out of anodized blue steel and features a curved shape with milled and hand-polished hour indicators.
Hands: Stainless steel sword shape hands, with large concave anglage on the blades and linear brushing on the top of the hands.
High-end manual finish
Movement
Manual-winding mechanical
Skeleton movement
Caliber HW-M02
Frequency (vph) 18000 / (Hz) 3
Power reserve: 83 h
Functions
Hours, Minutes
Strap
Leather hornback alligator strap
Buckle: Pin buckle
🔰Edition - ✅ Only ❱❱❱ 8 pieces limited series
🔴 Price: 62’800 CHF💰VAT
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Press Release - 2025
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