TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Chronographs
Automatic, 39 mm, Matte black DLC-coated titanium
These watches maintain the legendary square case silhouette but feature skeletonized dials, adding a bold and futuristic edge to the historic motorsport aesthetic.
Fabric-textured rubber strap
Movement: TAG Heuer Caliber Heuer 02 Automatic Chronograph
Power Reserve: ~80 hours
Crystal: Sapphire front and back
Water Resistance: 100 meters
These pieces celebrate TAG Heuer’s technical innovation and racing DNA, blending skeletonized craftsmanship with high-performance design and vibrant, expressive color palettes.
Photography by Marco Tassini
Production assistant Vivienne Klausser
IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month
(Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month Ref. IW381203)
Case: 45 mm in titanium or stainless steel
Bracelet: Integrated metal bracelet
Dial: Blue with luminescent hands and indices, featuring subdials for perpetual calendar functions
Movement: IWC-manufactured 89801 calibre
Functions: Perpetual calendar with digital date and month, Chronograph, Leap year indication Combining a sport-driven aesthetic with haute horlogerie complexity, this piece elegantly houses a perpetual calendar with bold digital displays in a modern, robust casing.
Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton Chronograph
Movement: El Primero 9004, automatic
Chronograph: 1/100th of a second chronograph with separate escapement (360,000 vph)
Power Reserve: ~50 hours (chronograph module has its own power reserve)
Case: 45mm, titanium or stainless steel with brushed and polished finishes
Water Resistance: 200 meters
Dial: Openworked with overlapping chronograph subdials; sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Bracelet: Integrated titanium bracelet, quick-change system
Special Features: Double escapement system; one for timekeeping and one for chronograph
Vibe: Ultra-modern, high-performance tool watch with visible mechanical artistry.
Hermès Arceau Le Temps Suspendu
(Visible Mechanism Edition)
Case: 43 mm in stainless steel
Strap: Matte alligator leather strap, taupe color
Dial: Sand-toned with visible mechanism aperture at 9 o’clock
Hermès Manufacture H1912 mechanical self-winding movement with exclusive “Time Suspended” module. Unique complication allowing suspension of time – hours and minutes can be “paused” and resume at will. Small retrograde hand indicates suspended time zone. The open aperture reveals the intricate mechanical workings, merging poetic timekeeping with technical mastery. The phrase “Le temps suspendu Hermès” appears elegantly on the dial, emphasizing the brand’s whimsical philosophy of time.
In the vast stillness of the universe, time is the last language of matter. Inspired by Alexandra Mas’s painting Reliques from K2 18b, a meditation on the exoplanet where life might bloom in darkness, Marco Tassini transforms haute horlogerie into cosmic artefact.
Each watch, suspended in shadow, becomes a relic of motion and precision. TAG Heuer, Hermès, Cartier, Omega, Zenith, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Panerai, IWC, Patek Philippe, Blancpain, and Chanel trace their constellations through metal, sapphire, crystal, and calibrated light.
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune
Model: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Complete Calendar Moonphase
Movement: Blancpain Caliber 6654.P, automatic
Power Reserve: ~72 hours
Functions: Complete calendar (day, date, month). Moon phase indicator at 6 o’clock
Case: 43.6mm, satin-brushed black ceramic
Water Resistance: 300 meters
Dial: Sunburst deep blue with luminescent markers, rotating unidirectional bezel
Strap: Sail-canvas strap
Special Features: Anti-magnetic silicon balance spring, sporty yet highly functional dive watch with calendar complications
Vibe: A diver’s watch that blends underwater capability with elegant horological complications.
Here, craftsmanship becomes astronomy. The mechanism breathes like a distant star; each oscillation a reminder that perfection, like gravity, bends both time and beauty.
Between dark matter and design, these watches echo a deeper truth, that elegance is never still.
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811/1G
(Modern Interpretation in White Gold)
Movement: Caliber 26‑330 S C, automatic
Power Reserve: 35–45 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date (at 3 o’clock), Stop seconds mechanism
Case: 41mm, white gold, two-part case construction
Water Resistance: 120 meters
Dial: Horizontally embossed blue dial with gradient sunburst finish and applied white gold markers
Bracelet: White gold integrated bracelet with new patented fold-over clasp system
Special Features: Subtle design evolution of the legendary Nautilus with refined mechanics and precious metal construction
Vibe: Understated prestige, combining sportiness with Patek’s refined luxury codes.
Cartier Santos-Dumont
Design: This timepiece has a classic square case, a hallmark of the Cartier Santos-Dumont collection. It features a polished metal bezel, possibly in rose gold, contrasted with a stainless steel or white gold case body.
Dial: Clean, elegant silver dial with Roman numeral hour markers, traditional railroad minute track, and blued steel hands.
Strap: Black alligator leather strap, complementing the formal and timeless aesthetic.
Vibe: Sophisticated and dressy, perfect for formal occasions or classic daily wear.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon
Design: This is a highly complex and luxurious watch, likely a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon or similar high complication from the Reverso line.
Dial & Case: Rectangular reversible case with openworked skeletonized dial showcasing multiple complications including a tourbillon, power reserve, and intricate finishing.
Movement: automatic high-end in-house movement visible through the back.
Strap: Elegant black leather strap.
Vibe: Haute horlogerie masterpiece, intended for collectors and connoisseurs of fine watchmaking.
Panerai Submersible Goldtech™
(Luminor Submersible)
Model: Panerai Submersible Goldtech™ – Likely Ref. PAM01164
Movement: P.900, automatic
Power Reserve: 72 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds (9 o’clock), date (3 o’clock)
Case: 42mm or 44mm, Goldtech™ (proprietary red gold alloy), unidirectional rotating bezel
Water Resistance: 300 meters
Dial: Black with luminous hour markers and dots
Strap: Black rubber strap with gold buckle
Special Features: Goldtech™ offers higher copper and platinum content for durability and color retention
Vibe: Bold, luxurious, and ready for rugged diving or confident everyday wear.
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph Master Chronometer
Case: 44.25 mm stainless steel
Strap: Blue leather strap
Dial: Deep blue with dual subdials, date display, and moonphase complication
Movement: Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 9904
Functions: Chronograph, Date, Moonphase
Certified Master Chronometer (METAS certified for precision and magnetic resistance)
A tribute to lunar exploration, the moonphase disc features a photo-realistic moon under a magnifying window, adding astronomical allure to this technical marvel.
CHANEL Haute Horologerie
MONSIEUR PLATINUM LION TOURBILLON
PERMANENT 40 mm Platinum case and bezel Sapphire crystal caseback Black openwork dial Tourbillon cage set with a lion’s head decorative plate Platinum crown Black nylon strap with black calfskin trim and lining and platinum triple-folding buckle Caliber 5.1: In-house Manufacture flying tourbillon mechanical movement with manual winding Power reserve: ~ 72 hours Functions: hours, minutes, seconds Water-resistance: 30 meters Total weight of platinum: 68.21 g MOVEMENT: CALIBER 5.1 Caliber 5.1: In-house Manufacture flying tourbillon mechanical movement with manual winding Power reserve: ~ 72 hours Functions: hours, minutes, seconds Number of components: 151 Tourbillon cage set with a lion head décor plate Number of rubies: 28 Frequency: 28’800 vibrations per hour(4Hz) 2 barrels spring Balance shock protection system Variable inertia balance Thickness of movement: 5.90 mm
MONSIEUR DE CHANEL SUPERLEGGERA EDITION INTENSE BLACK
Limited edition of 100 pieces Diameter: 42 mm Matte black highly resistant ceramic and steel case Steel and sapphire crystal caseback with “LIMITED TO 100” mention Matte black highly resistant ceramic bezel with black coating Matte black guilloché type dial** Crown in steel with black coating Black nylon strap with black calfskin leather trim and lining, and steel triple-folding buckle with black coating Water-resistance: 30 meters MOVEMENT: CALIBER 1 Caliber 1: CHANEL Manufacture manual-winding mechanical movement with two integrated complications – instant jumping hour and 240° retrograde minute Power reserve: ~ 72 hours Functions: hours, minutes, seconds Complications: jumping hour and retrograde minute Number of components: 170 Number of rubies: 30 Frequency: 28’800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) 2 barrels with set flange Balance shock protection system Variable inertia balance Diameter of movement: Ø 32.60 mm – 14”’3/4 Thickness of movement: 5.50 mm
Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar
Reference: 4300T/000P-B735
Movement: In-house Caliber 3610 QP, manual winding
Frequencies: Switchable between 5 Hz (36,000 vph) and 1.2 Hz (8,640 vph)
Power Reserve: 4 days in active mode, up to 65 days in standby mode
Case: 42mm, platinum
Water Resistance: 30 meters
Dial: Partially skeletonized with transparent sapphire sections; displays perpetual calendar (day, date, month, leap year), power reserve, and moon phase
Strap: Hand-stitched grey alligator strap with platinum folding clasp
Special Features: Twin Beat technology for switching modes based on wear/storage. Full perpetual calendar accuracy even in standby. Geneva Seal certified
Vibe: Cutting-edge horological innovation in a classic high-complication dress watch.
Van Cleef & Arpels – Pierre Arpels 42mm White Gold
Movement: Manual winding, Piaget 830P base
Power Reserve: ~60 hours
Case: 42mm, white gold, ultra-thin (around 6mm thick)
Water Resistance: 30 meters (splash resistant)
Dial: Lacquered or guilloché white dial, Roman numerals, small central hobnail motif
Strap: Alligator leather with signature lugless design and pin buckle
Special Features: Timeless minimalist design, ultra-thin haute horlogerie dress watch
Vibe: Understated elegance, perfect for formal occasions or sophisticated minimalism.
