Late final yr, we reviewed the most recent version of David Candaux DC1, crafted in titanium. A number of months earlier, we had the pleasure of sharing an interview with the gifted impartial watchmaker from Le Solliat in Vallée de Joux, who has earned a fame for his distinctive craft, having contributed to the creation of ultra-complicated timepieces throughout his work at Jaeger-LeCoultre and later as an impartial concepteur horloger for famend manufacturers comparable to Bovet, Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud and MB&F, simply to call a couple of.
In 2017, Candaux debuted his first creation beneath his eponymous model, the DC1, adopted by the intricately guilloché-decorated DC6. Each fashions characteristic the model’s distinctive design components: a bassinet-shaped case, a intelligent retractable “magic crown” at 6 o’clock, a 30-degree inclined flying tourbillon at 9 o’clock, a time dial at 3 o’clock, and a meticulously completed manually wound titanium motion. Now, on the daybreak of 2025 and forward of the presentation of the upcoming DC12, an unprecedented mannequin with a brand-new calibre inside, David Candaux has unveiled the most recent model of the DC6 Titanium. This new launch captivates as soon as once more whereas staying true to the collection’ hallmark decorations and technical options. We share our first impressions of this exceptional timepiece´s new model.
There might not be a lot information to share per se; the mannequin will not be new in essence, however it’s all the time a pleasure to admire such a timepiece – a creation rooted in conventional watchmaking heritage but unique, trendy, and progressive. The 44mm titanium bassinet-shaped case, with its gracefully curved lugs and signature retractable push-button crown (defined right here), exudes craftsmanship with its sandblasted, satin-brushed, and hand-polished finishes. On the dial aspect, two titanium plates, hand-engraved with the Pointes du Risoux guilloche – a sample resembling an aerial view of the evergreen forest – are affixed to the core utilizing two chrome steel screws (not blued). There are two sapphire domes on both aspect and a sector-like aperture at 12 o’clock for the ability reserve. The magic crown is flanked by embossed “David Candaux” engravings on the fitting and “Handcrafted” on the left, each set in opposition to a black lacquered crescent-shaped flange for added distinction.
With such extensive use of titanium throughout the watch (together with the motion), the burden is low, rated just under 50 grams, making this in any other case moderately massive timepiece a real pleasure to put on. It’s not small, actually much less on Brice’s 16.5cm wrist, however you’ll actually forgive this when strapping this featherlight piece on the wrist.
At 3 o’clock, a sapphire dome protects the semi-spherical time dial, crafted from silvered titanium. It incorporates a black chapter ring with a crisp white minutes monitor and black-printed Arabic numerals, besides on the cardinal positions marked by hand-polished, bevelled arrow-shaped indices in gray gold. The time is indicated by conical, curved titanium arms, with the minute hand sporting a blued end.
The sapphire dome at 9 o’clock showcases a 30-degree inclined tourbillon, with each the steadiness wheel and tourbillon cage set at an angle in opposition to the horizontal airplane. The tourbillon doubles as a operating seconds indicator, that includes a small arrow in white lacquered titanium built-in into the cage design.
At 12 o’clock, an influence reserve window (with a cam system indication) is signed with the model’s motto, Le Cœur & L’Esprit (The Coronary heart & The Spirit), including a pleasant contact to the show. The general aesthetic leans towards a monochromatic look of black and gray tones, with delicate color accents – the blue-finished minute hand and the titanium tourbillon cage stand out as the one vibrant particulars.
Sapphire crystal caseback presents a beneficiant view of the manually wound, 3-degree inclined motion with its cascade bridges and mainplate in titanium, embellished with Côtes du Soillat, David Candaux´s tackle the Geneva stripes, with extensive and generously spaced stripes, creating an unique visible impact. Ending touches embody bevelled edges, polished chamfers, and perlage, completely executed. Notable particulars embody a gold plate engraved with the watch’s quantity and a yellow-gold medallion bearing the signature bear’s head brand. The motion operates at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations/hour and boasts a 55-hour chronometric energy reserve, offered by two coaxial, series-coupled fast-rotating barrels with a fixed-flange spring.
This new model of the David Candaux DC6 Titanium features a hand-stitched rubber strap with a Velcro closure, which ensures consolation and modern model. The worth is roughly EUR 250,000. The watch isn’t restricted in numbers, however manufacturing is low, contemplating the time required to complete and assemble these excellent timepieces. For extra particulars, please go to DavidCandaux.com.
