1740 -The First 8

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Video David Candaux, a skilled and independent watchmaker, presents the 1740 - The First 8. This very first version of the 1740 embodies his personal vision of Fine Watchmaking. Its sober appearance pushes conventional boundaries through its refined design based on a contrast between symmetrical and asymmetrical lines. Numerous technical choices enhance this exceptional timepiece that is all executed with the greatest rigor and care. David Candaux was born and raised in the Valle de Joux, cradle of the traditional high-end Swiss watchmaking. Being the son and the grandson of master watchmakers, he naturally soaks up the immutable art of timekeeping craft. He was as much shaped by the nearby lake and forests as by the workbenches at which he started to stand at the age of 14 years old. After a brilliant career with several worldwide renowned fine watchmakers for more than 20 years, and after having consolidated his expertise and knowhow, he has chosen to share now his vision of 21st century Fine Watchmaking. The Heart and the Spirit The 1740 encapsulates Davids talent, his ideas and his artistic and technical sensitivity. Innovative a piece, it combines 3 patents and 8 design registrations. Named 1740 in memory of the year when the presence of a watchmaker was notified for the first time ever in the Valle de Joux, this timepiece embodies the maxim The Heart and the Spirit. This maxim is indeed very important for David Candaux, being the key to creating freely. It is indeed only when the Heart and the Spirit meet together that the Horology Dream springs. The pleasure conveyed by a timepiece arises by the emotion it carries. Such an emotion is the result of the thorough work of the watchmaker. Asymmetrical interplay The design of the 1740 The First 8 combines symmetrical and asymmetrical interplays, in the building of the case as well as in the mechanism, creating in the end a perfectly balanced harmony. The global aesthetic is thus unique, as well as ergonomic and functional. As a result, the watch face is inclined toward the bearer and optimises notably the comfort of the reading of the time. D. Candaux 1740: The First 8 David Candaux, skilled and independent watchmaker, presents the 1740 - The First 8. This very first version of the 1740 embodies his personal vision of Fine Watchmaking. It pushes conventional boundaries through its sleek design, asymmetrical conception and technical specifications, all executed with the greatest rigour and care. David Candaux was born and raised in the Valle de Joux, a region renowned for its excellence in the traditional Swiss luxury and high-end watchmaking industry. Being the son and the grandson of master watchmakers, he naturally soaks up the timeless atmosphere of the timekeeping craft. He was as much shaped by the nearby lake and forests as by the workbenches at which he started to stand at the age of 14 years old. Over 20 years later, and after a brilliant career with several worldwide renowned fine watchmakers who allowed him to consolidate his expertise and knowhow, he has chosen to share his vision of 21st century Fine Watchmaking. The Heart and Spirit The 1740 encapsulates Davids talent, ideas and sensitivity. It combines 3 patents and 8 design registrations. Named after the year when the presence of a watchmaker was notified for the first time ever in the Valle de Joux, this timepiece identity is coupled with the maxim The Heart and Spirit which, according to David Candaux, is the key to creating freely. If a timepiece is indeed meant to convey pleasure, it must have the power to bring us emotion. In this vein, research, reflection and hard work are essential. In essence, if the heart and spirit work in harmony, they can trigger a unique emotion and a little bit of magic. Asymmetrical interplay Asymmetrical interplay is at the core of the 1740 The First 8s design, from the casing to the mechanism, ultimately creating a perfectly harmonious and innovative piece. The watch face showcases the asymmetric design. The unusual face is raised at 12 oclock and lowered at 6 oclock, thus optimising the watch-bearers field of vision and making it easier to read the time. The luminous enamelled and hand-crafted surface is also easy on the eye. Compass rose micro dial for the hour and minute indication The hour and minute markers are locatedare indicated on a dial located on the right side of the watch face, usinThe hour and minute dial is in 18 carat grey gold covered with a layer ofg the traditional technique of grand feu enamelling. These inverted syringe hands are manually flame-blued and the white enamel of the 18 carat grey gold micro dial is made using the traditional technique of grand feu enamelling. The black enamel inscription of the Rroman numerals and minute indexestimers are pad printed and then fire-enamelled. The four compass rose compass points are made of 18 carat grey gold. The main central background dial in 5N 18 -carat 5N rose gold is grained by hand. As for the main flange, it is also made of 18 carat gold with satin-finishing and a layer of neutral black varnish.A plain black varnish protects the main flange in satin-finished gold. The dagger-shaped hour and minute hands are in flame-blued 18 carat grey gold. These inverted syringe hands are manually flame-blued and the white enamel of the 18 carat grey gold micro dial is made using the traditional technique of grand feu enamelling. Big central second hand From a purely graphical point of view, the general sequencing of indicators and complications follows a cross pattern. At the centre, the big second hand made of gold and traditionally stamped is directly coupled with the going train. This direct connection guarantees a constant progression without having a gap to catch for the second hand. This big central second hand allows a perfect reading of the elapsing time and refers to the old high-precision chronometers and to the Navy Commanders watches. The inwardly turned tip of the hand allows avoiding parallax errors and shows the care for all the conception details. Such a visual element emphasizes the character of the timepiece. Power reserve indicator The power reserve mechanism is also unique and patented. Two barrels in series, connected by a compact system, guarantee a very efficient space reduction. The mainspring winding is linked to the first barrel, whereas its letting down is measured on the second barrel, in order to guarantee the most accurate power reserve indication. The whole system is controlled by a miniature spherical differential gear. Then the indication is transmitted by three stones-contained mobiles which bring the same technical and aesthetical excellence as the one of the finishing train. Finally, a patented single cone system transmits the indication by vertical translation through a feeler-spindle, equipped with a sapphire runner, to an axis holding the power reserve hand. In order to guarantee an accurate reading, the axis holding the hand makes use of a spiral spring allowing catching up the gear train interplay, and thus offers a precise and constant reading of the power reserve. Inclined bi-plan tourbillion The flying tourbillon cage rotates on the left side of the watch face. Made of titanium, it is mounted on a ceramic ball bearing inclined at 3 degrees from the case. The balance inside the flying tourbillon cage is again inclined from the mobile base, this time by 30 degrees and it is thus aptly named a bi-plan flying tourbillon. It is constructed in such a way as to ensure a continual change in position of the cage and of the regulating organ, thus optimising its capacity to calculate the average of the disturbances (gravity or impacts) that could impact on its proper functioning. It completes a full revolution in 60 seconds and offers an identical amplitude for every position. The double barrel system provides a more efficient and constant energy supply. […]

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