This creation from Christophe Claret certainly embodies a stunning blend of haute horlogerie expertise and high-tech precision. This mono-pusher chronograph with striking mechanism and constant force escapement asserts its own identity and reinvents the measurement of timing events. The automatic-winding chronograph's cathedral gong audibly chimes with each change of function. The latter, the acknowledged king of chimes, is visible at 10 o’clock and equipped with a patented system that avoids the gongs vibrating against each other.
In addition to this innovative complication, Kantharos is also equipped with a constant-force escapement. Majestically enthroned on the dial side at 6 o’clock, this clever mechanism is a key component that considerably reduces timing variations. The energy delivered to the escapement remains constant from beginning to end of the power reserve. Precision is the overriding goal. The perpetually moving mechanism exercises a hypnotic visual effect, which may be admired beneath a meticulously chamfered sapphire bridge revealing the full extent of the master-watchmaker’s know-how.
Reference : MTR.MBA13.905
Calibre: automatic-winding mechanical
Dimensions: 37.60 x 10.56 mm (with gong)
Number of components: 558
Number of jewels: 75
Power reserve: 48 hours (approx.)
Escapement: Swiss lever-type, 3 Hz (21'600 vph)
Distinctive features
Anthracite rhodium-plated main plate and bridges, gold gears
Sapphire bridge with gold chatons
Dimensions: Ø45 x 15.80 mm
Water resistance: 3 ATM / 30 m / 100 ft
Case
5N red gold and anthracite PVD-treated grade 5 titanium
Dial
4N pink gold
Hands
Black ceramic and anthracite PVD-treated with Super-Luminova
Crown
5N red gold and anthracite PVD-treated grade 5 titanium
Strap
Black alligator
Numbered series