DONE Watches – MECHANICA "NINE IN TEN" Skeleton Chronograph

 

DONE Watches – MECHANICA CHRONO "NINE IN TEN" Skeleton Bi-Compax Chronograph

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DONE WATCHES PRESENTS THE NINE IN TEN PROJECT
A REFINED BI-COMPAX CHRONOGRAPH BLENDING HERITAGE AND MODERNITY

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Independent, discreet, and true to a clear mechanical vision, DONE Watches reaches an important milestone with its new project, NINE IN TEN.

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This new bi-compax chronograph is the ninth project developed since the beginning of the DONE adventure in 2016, marking a pivotal moment for the brand as it prepares to celebrate its tenth anniversary.

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The origins of this project do not begin in 2025, but much earlier. At the age of 20, Thierry Clottu received a chronograph watch from his father, a gift that sparked a lasting fascination for watchmaking mechanics and the discipline it demands. Years later, after eight models and a decade spent building DONE’s identity, the founder decided to return to that source of inspiration.

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 NINE IN TEN is the materialization of this personal return to origins: creating his own chronograph, drawing on accumulated experience and a network of local partners. The result is a 40 mm stainless-steel chronograph, inspired by vintage pieces yet designed for contemporary use.

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The case features elongated lugs, slim sharply defined pushers, and two box-type sapphire crystals on both the dial side and caseback. This construction plays with volume to create an elegant presence on the wrist while offering an unobstructed view of the mechanism.

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The watch retains a strong identity, distinctive yet never heavy.

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The dial follows a bi-compax layout, with counters at 3 and 9 o’clock and a date at 6 o’clock. It is built on a sapphire plate that reveals various levels of the movement. At 6 o’clock, the skeletonized date disc, tinted in ruthenium, frames by contrast a small Superluminova® BGW9 treated apply placed on the calendar plate, highlighting the current date.

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 A subtly curved black flange mirrors the curvature of the crystal and frames the scene. Together, these elements provide clear legibility while revealing the mechanical depth so dear to DONE. A way of showcasing the mechanics with balance and restraint.

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Beneath the dial lies the L111 calibre from La Joux-Perret, a manufacture based in La Chaux-de-Fonds. This automatic bi-compax chronograph movement was chosen for its reliability, its 60-hour power reserve, and its column-wheel architecture.

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 In partnership with La Joux-Perret, DONE developed a semi-skeletonized version, exposing more of the structure and calendar while preserving visual harmony. Anthracite–ruthenium finishes, the openworked date disc, and the DONE signed oscillating weight further reinforce the model’s clearly mechanical, modern identity and without decorative excess.

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NINE IN TEN remains true to the brand’s philosophy: relying on a local network of partners with proven expertise. The project is the result of collective work, carried out on a reasonable scale, far from industrial volume effects.

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True to its approach, DONE is financing this new model through a pre-order phase. This system allows production to be launched in a controlled way while directly involving the brand’s community in the creation of the project.

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Early buyers benefit from a preferential price, while the final retail price is set at CHF 4,990 (incl. VAT).

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First deliveries are scheduled for mid-April 2026. NINE IN TEN is more than a new model, it encapsulates ten years of learning, collaboration, and technical choices. It brings DONE back to the spark that started it all: emotion, the desire to understand and reveal mechanics, and the will to do so with accuracy and authenticity.

For enthusiasts of mechanical chronographs who closely follow the work of independent brands, this is a release not to be overlooked.

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 About DONE WATCHES

Since 2016, Thierry Clottu, founder of DONE WATCHES, has remained driven by the same dedication and sincerity : creating Swiss Made timepieces where transparency and design serve the movement. CLEARLY MECHANICAL Based in the canton of Neuchâtel, DONE WATCHES received support from the Kickstarter community to fund its first project and launch the MECHANICA model. In the following years, the brand continued to develop new timepieces while staying true to its founding principles.

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About Thierry Clottu

A microtechnology engineer (HES), Thierry Clottu has worked in the watchmaking industry since 2004, holding key positions at major brands. In 2012, he founded TCL Concept Sàrl, a company specializing in product development for the watch industry. In 2016, he took his passion a step further, embarking on a new professional journey by creating DONE WATCHES.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 Collection :MECHANICA SKELETON

Model: CHRONO "NINE IN TEN" Skeleton 

 Reference ME4A-01/R1D

CASE
Machined in 316L stainless steel (1.4435), the case measures 40 mm in diameter with a total thickness of 14.20 mm (only 9.25 mm without the sapphire crystals). Its two “box” sapphire crystals, extra-hard and anti-reflective, ensure optimal readability and exceptional scratch resistance. 
Designed to last, the watch is water-resistant to 10 ATM / 100 meters.
MOVEMENT
The La Joux-Perret L111 bi-compax calibre, personalized in the “DONE Skeleton” version, displays hours, minutes, and seconds, with date at 6 o’clock and a 30-minute chronograph. 
Beating at 4 Hz (28,800 A/h), it offers a 60-hour power reserve and features a column-wheel chronograph system. Its anthracite/ruthenium finishes, decorated with Geneva stripes, skeletonized date disc, and a signed “DONE” oscillating weight, demonstrate a meticulous attention to detail.
DIAL AND HANDS
The sapphire dial has a double-sided anti-reflective coating. Its black opaline flange is enhanced with Super-Luminova BGW9 Grade 
A at each hour marker, ensuring excellent visibility in the dark. 
A silicone gasket beneath the dial acts as a shock-absorbing system, reinforcing the watch’s overall durability. 
The faceted, diamond-cut hands, also filled with Super-Luminova BGW9 Grade A, complete the ensemble beautifully.
STRAP
The strap is made from FKM rubber, both durable and comfortable. It features a quick-release system with spring bars and measures 20/18 mm in width and 115/70 mm in length, perfectly balanced on the wrist. It is paired with a 316L steel deployant clasp, elegantly signed DONE.

Watch BOX
Leather travel pouch designed to hold multiple watch straps

🔴 Price: 4’616 CHF / 5'740 USD / EUR 4'290 💰 (incl. VAT).

 

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