Christophe Claret is passionately interested in history, and particularly that of the Renaissance period. He appreciates the world of castles, in which he loves to set off to discover the past and its glorious treasures. It was thus that, several years ago, he acquired the Château de La Roche not far from the town of Besançon, France. This dwelling was built in the 13th century by Baron Othon de La Roche, Duc of Athens and a knight of the fourth crusade. Upon making this purchase, Christophe Claret created a rose gold tourbillon watch produced in a set of two, highlighting this complication through exceptional engraving work adorning not only the bridges but also the caseback.
Mysterious hand-wound system
Calibre: CCR97
Components: 195
Jewels: 19
Hand-engraved barrel bridge
Blue screws
Tourbillon movement:
Swiss lever escapement
Balance oscillation frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph)
Tourbillon rotation frequency: 1 revolution/minute
Power reserve: approximately 100 hours
Hour and minute
Rose gold
Inner bezel ring with diamond-set hour-markers, red rubies-set quarters
Red rubies crown cabochon
Blue hands
Hand-engraved Château de la Roche on back
Diameter: 41 mm
Water resistance: 30 m (3 ATM)
Black crocodile leather
Folding clasps and rose gold buckle
Unique Piece