A true work of art, DeWitt’s strikingly muscular WX-1 watch is extremely provocative. Indeed, the watch appears suitable and impressive on a desk, as the pictures immediately show.

Its configuration (vertical flying tourbillon and linear arrangement of barrels) along with dial-side but off-kilter display of time make it difficult to wear in the traditional way.

Boasting astounding measurements – 72mmX48mmX21mm – this watch questions the very role of the wristwatch itself. Briefly, the multi-part case opens up to reveal the barrels when two pushers (2 and 5 o’clock) on the outer case are activated.

Each of the 33 pieces in this limited series comes with the specially designed desk stand pictured here. As an aside, DeWitt introduces a touch of irony in the WX-1 in its winding system. This system is an electronic tool – with USB socket – that allows the watch to be wound in just a few seconds. The watch itself has an impressive power reserve of 21 days.

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