The Monochromatic Looks Of The Pequignet Concorde Titanium 36mm

With an built-in manufacture in Morteau, a French city near the Swiss border, Pequignet is proud to proclaim its standing as “one of many solely French manufactures of Haute Horlogerie” and may again up the assertion with its 4 in-house calibres. One of many latest collections, the sporty cushion-shaped Concorde, was launched simply two years in the past. Lately revisited in a 36mm titanium case with an identical titanium bracelet and a titanium-coloured dial and motion, this monochromatic light-weight mannequin caught our eye. Because of its refined Seventies vibe and compact dimensions, the Concorde is what is thought within the enterprise as an “city” watch, a mannequin with an understated but up to date character that works properly in virtually any scenario.

Pequignet’s altering fortunes because it was based by Emile Pequignet in 1973 are documented in Xavier’s in-depth protection of the model’s revival. The important thing reality to remove from its historical past is its present give attention to in-house calibres. With a crew of 25 folks, its manufacture in Morteau has developed, designed, and produced 4 calibres, allowing a wide range of issues: the automated Calibre Royal, the manual-winding Calibre Royal, the automated Calibre Preliminary with semi-instant leaping date, and the Calibre Royal Tourbillon.

To rejoice the model’s 50^th anniversary in 2023, Pequignet launched the Concorde, a sporty-chic, barely Seventies cushion-shaped watch with a classy bracelet. First launched in metal in 36 and 40mm case sizes, the newest Concorde dons a darker, matte titanium case. Weighing simply 84 grams, together with the bracelet, the watch has a compact diameter of 36mm, a lean profile of 9.25mm and is waterproof to 100 metres.

Light-weight, hypoallergenic, and corrosion-resistant, titanium watches epitomise consolation and resilience. The sleek, rounded types of the Grade 5 titanium case is adorned with a recent shotblasted end. The tactile matte end of the case and bracelet is additional protected with a coating to keep away from fingerprints. The big crown is embossed with the model’s fleur-de-lys emblem. The Grade 5 titanium bracelet can also be shotblasted and options attention-grabbing “obelisk-shaped” articulated hyperlinks, a trademark function of the Concorde. All of it is sensible if you uncover that the allusion to “obelisks” just isn’t unintentional however related to the identify of the watch that pays homage to the Parisian Place de la Concorde with its well-known 23-metre excessive Egyptian obelisk. With a lug width of 20mm, the matte titanium bracelet is connected to the wrist with a titanium and chrome steel folding clasp.

The low-key, monochromatic titanium hue continues on the dial, with its darkish gray background and pronounced vertical brush that resembles decking. The elongated black baton markers and the printed minutes observe are indicated by black, openworked hour and minute palms with a contact of gray Tremendous-LumiNova (inexperienced emission) at their ideas, and a slim black central seconds hand. With no date window and no superfluous inscriptions – save for the model identify at midday and Manufacture Française on the backside – the dial combines easy time indications with fashionable minimalism.

Seen by means of the sapphire crystal on the screwed caseback, the Calibre Preliminary can also be handled with ruthenium to match the titanium case. Though it isn’t featured on this Concorde, Pequignet’s calibre has a patented on the spot date leap system. Measuring 28.2mm throughout and with a thickness of 4.2mm, the tooth-shaped winding gear enhances effectivity and reduces put on on the parts. A lot of the parts (72%) are made in France, whereas the rest are sourced in Switzerland. The motion operates at a frequency of 28,800vph and delivers a 65-hour energy reserve.

The Pequignet Concorde Titanium 36mm is a part of the everlasting assortment and retails for EUR 4,800.

For extra data, please go to Pequignet.com.