The bold watchmaker Maitres du Temps is pleased to present its newest addition to the Chapter One collection. It is a Round Edition complemented to the family, demonstrating the latest brainchild of the successful collaboration of most highly respected master watchmakers – Christophe Claret and Peter Speake-Marin.

Sculptured in 18K red gold and composed of 96 individual elements, the one-of-a-kind round-shaped case accommodates the groundbreaking combination of complications: mono-pusher chronograph, tourbillon, retrograde date, retrograde GMT, and two rolling bars for showing the day of the week and phase of the moon. The central body and two lugs of the case come with hand-polished and brushed-satin finishes reflecting meticulous exactitude. The case design alone took its creators a whole year of research and development.

While impressive with the smart interplay of the multi-level concentric circles of the case and dial, the new Chapter One Round still maintains supreme legibility of its layout and its refined and functional design. The remarkably legible dial is completed with central coaxial hours, minutes, and 60-second counter for the chronograph. Found at 6 o’clock, the tourbillon and day of the week roller are sure to seize people’s gaze. Located at 9 o’clock is the retrograde GMT function, while the retrograde date function is featured at 3 o’clock. And finally, the 60-minute chronograph counter and precision moon phase roller are placed at 12 o’clock.

The Caliber SHC02 serves for the movement in the new Chapter One. It is a manual-wind mechanical movement incorporating 558 components. Running at the frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, this 58-jewel movement gives a 60-hour power reserve. We can admire the complicated nature and beauty of this marvel through the sapphire crystal case-back.

To ensure comfortable adjusting of the calendar indications, the designer applied a slide-to-unlock feature to the stylish ergonomic correctors in Chapter One Round. The hand-sewn alligator strap is fitted with an 18K red-gold deployant buckle. Only 11 items are made available for the Maitres du Temps Chapter One Round watch.