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Presenting Montres Romain Gauthier

A new star in the independant constellation

Published in: February 2007

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"When we finished our first prototype we presented it to Philippe Dufour for his honest opinion. Philippe had heard nothing about what I was doing for the last three years so was surprised to say the least. He liked what we had done and also gave Sébastian a few tips and shared a few fine-finishing secrets."
 
 
 

Montres Romain Gauthier's first collection is called, Collection Prestige, and consists of four models: red gold case with black dial, red gold case with champagne dial, white gold case and platinum case.

The dials are of a three-piece design in solid 18 carat gold and hand guilloched.

Off-centered time indication with hour and minute hands crafted in solid gold.

Diameter of case 41mm x height 11.3mm

Case water resistant

Sapphire crystals front and back treated with anti reflective coating.

 
 

The hand-wind calibre is a unique 22 jewel movement, designed, developed and manufactured by Romain Gauthier.

It features an- innovative crown located horizontally under movement - virtually flush with the display back it is is very comfortable to wear. The crown can easily be wound while the watch is being worn.

The winding mechanism supported by a special sapphire ball which holds the winding stem in its two positions, i.e. winding and time-setting. The movement diameter is 34mm x height 5.5mm. No spaces or 'port-hole' view - this is a movement which fills its case.

Power reserve greater than 60 hours

The balance oscillates at 28,800bph

The movement features a bespoke balance wheel with four inertia screws with regulation indicators. The positions of the adjustable masses will be photographed before the watch leaves the atelier. In case of further regulation being necessary (perhaps due to the users life style) the position of the regulating masses can be checked against the photograph (to verify they have not moved) and precisely adjusted fast or slow the desired amount- no guesswork .

A unique screw slot design enabling more torque to be applied with less chance of slipping or damage.

 
 
 
The spoked wheels are a unique Montre Romain Gauthier design. Having access to the very latest and most sophisticated CNC machines enabled these wheels to be milled from solid metal rather than the more common method of stamping. Machining the wheels results in a much high level of finish.