Athys II

Description

A Quintessential Daniel RothThe Athys II entirely lives up to the values cultivated by the craftsmen that conceived it. Through a sparing, understated and refined presentation ensuring optimal legibility, it focuses on the essentials of time measurement and those of the brand itself, offering those with a taste for fine watchmaking a promising gateway into the horological wonderland of Daniel Roth.In harmony with the Manufacture-made spirit of the brand, this signature model is equipped with a traditionally built mechanical ultra-thin Frdric Piguet movement, originally conceived for 1950s pocket-watches. Recognised as the ultimate 16-lignes manual-winding movement, it has been specially adapted for Daniel Roth to the requirements of a wristwatch by moving the attachment point on the index of the balance-spring and the mobile stud-holder. Demonstrating the brand's consistent concern with precision, the modified Calibre DR 206 is adjusted in 5 positions rather than the usual 2 applied to pocket-watches. The small seconds at 9 o'clock is actually part of the main gear train and is therefore, not subject to the play of the gears , as it might be the case with an indirect small seconds. Adjusting the movement to this model also involved creating a special open area inside the case middle at 9 o'clock in order to leave space for the larger seconds hand, offering a majestic stature to the seconds display. The two-arm cuproberyllium balance oscillates at a cadence of 21,600 vibrations per hour and the mainspring placed in the barrel ensures a power reserve of 43 hours.The power of detailsCrafted in the Valle de Joux, Switzerland, a haven of complicated horology, the high-end finishing of the rhodium-plated 20-jewel movement is eminently worthy of the time-honoured tradition of excellence perpetuated by artisans in the region. The bridges are decorated with C\xf4tes de Genve, with concave chamfering and 2N gilt engraving on the barrel-bridge, while the mainplate is circular-grained. The hand-chamfered screws feature countersunk polished and bevelled slots, while the surfaces are satin-brushed and drawn out with a file. These few examples provide a fascinating insight into the spirit and dedication to detail of the craftsmen who are determined to ensure that a movement is perfect from all angles, including those that are invisible to the naked eye. A superlative stage-settingSetting the stage for such a paragon of horological perfection, the characteristic Daniel Roth double-ellipse 41 x 43 mm case is superbly crafted in accordance with the finest horological traditions. The case-middle and back are carved from a single block of material and meticulously polished, while the lugs are hand-soldered to the middle, thus preserving the purity of the ridges and projecting angles. Its transparent sapphire crystal back, secured by six pentagonal screws, enables one to admire the intricacies of its inner workings. This magnificently unobstructed horological vision, a rarity on watches in this category, is particularly inspiring thanks to the exceptional size and classical beauty of the movement occupying the entire space available and thus completely in tune with the current trend towards large watches. Clarity and purityThe pure white-lacquered dial is extremely readable thanks to the large Roman numeral hours and the minute circle with its Arabic numerals. The seconds indication features a sunray motif radiating from the axis of the three-arm hand right through to the graduated segments. Within this distinctive and visually appealing mode of display, each of the arms is a different length and moves steadily and clearly over one of the three superimposed 120\xb0 segments, graduated from 0 to 20, from 20 to 40 and from 40 to 60.Athys II thus admirably embodies the major Daniel Roth signature features: double-ellipse case, flame-blued steel arrow-type hands, Roman hour numerals, a fascinatingly original and eminently legible dial, impeccable finishing, exquisite movement decoration. Moreover, the distinctive Daniel Roth crown which appeared for the first time last year with seven flutings, either convex or recessed, imparts a characteristic touch to this timepiece. Such an inspiring introduction to the world of Daniel Roth will undoubtedly lead enthusiasts to seek a closer acquaintance with a brand so unmistakably dedicated to horological perfection.Athys II in a nutshellExclusive Daniel Roth model equipped with the unique manual-winding Calibre DR 206 beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour, based on a Lpine type pocket-watch movement modified for a wristwatch and impeccably finished with hand bevelling and C\xf4tes de Genve. Central hour and minute hands, Roman hour numerals, railtrack minute circle with Arabic numerals and signature three-arm seconds hand at 9 o'clock. 43-hour power reserve. Double-ellipse case in 18-carat red or white gold with transparent sapphire crystal back. White-lacquered dial. Alligator leather strap with classic gold pin buckle. Water-resistant to 3 atmAthys IIDaniel Roth dans sa quintessenceAthys II se montre pleinement digne des valeurs cultives par les ma\xeetres-artisans qui l'ont con\xe7ue. Gr\xe2ce un affichage sobre et raffin assurant une lisibilit optimale, elle met en valeur l'essence de la mesure du temps et de la marque elle-m\xeame, offrant tous ceux qui ont le go\xfbt de la belle horlogerie une porte d'accs ouvrant sur les merveilles horlogres de Daniel Roth. Entirement en phase avec l'esprit Manufacture de la marque, ce modle emblmatique est pourvu d'un mouvement mcanique ultra-plat Frdric Piguet, fabriqu dans la plus pure tradition et con\xe7u l'origine pour des montres gousset des annes 1950. Reconnu comme la rfrence en matire de mouvement 16 lignes remontage manuel, il a t spcialement adapt pour Daniel Roth aux exigences d'une montre-bracelet, en dpla\xe7ant le point d'attache du spiral. Illustrant le souci constant de prcision dmontr par la marque, le Calibre DR 206 modifi est ajust dans 5 positions, plut\xf4t que les 2 normalement utilises pour les montres de poche. La petite seconde place 9 heures, fait partie du train d'engrenage principal, elle n'est donc pas sujette aux jeux des engrenages, tel que cela pourrait \xeatre la cas pour une petite seconde indirecte. L'adaptation du mouvement ce modle a galement ncessit la cration d'un espace vide dans la carrure 9 heures, afin de laisser la place une plus grande aiguille des secondes, confrant ainsi une stature particulirement majestueuse l'affichage de la petite seconde. Le balancier double bras en Cuproberyllium oscille une cadence de 21,600 alternances par heure et le ressort enroul dans le barillet garantit une autonomie de 43 heures. La puissance des dtailsManufactur la Valle de Joux, en Suisse, berceau de l'horlogerie complique, le mouvement rhodi 20 rubis, s'enorgueillit d'une finition haut de gamme minemment digne de la tradition sculaire d'excellence perptue par les artisans de la rgion. Les ponts sont dcors de C\xf4tes de Genve, avec moulurage et gravure dore 2N sur le pont de barillet, tandis que la platine est perle. Les vis polies et angles la main sont pourvues de fentes moulures et angles, tandis que les surfaces sont satines et les traits soigneusement tirs. Ces quelques exemples offrent un clairage fascinant sur l'esprit et l'amour du dtail des artisans qui font montre d'une volont infatigable de faire de ce mouvement une absolue perfection sous tous ses angles, jusque dans les dtails imperceptibles l'\u0153il nu.Une splendide mise en scneOffrant un dcor vritablement digne d'une telle somme de perfections horlogres, le bo\xeetier double ellipse de Daniel Roth, dans un diamtre de 41 x 44 mm, est fa\xe7onne dans la plus pure tradition horlogre. La carrure et le fond sont taills d'un seul bloc et mticuleusement polis, tandis que les cornes sont soudes la main la carrure, prservant ainsi la puret des arr\xeates et des saillies. […]

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