The new Bianchet UltraFino Sapphire

Bianchet is a comparatively younger high-end model based by Rodolfo and Emmanuelle Festa-Bianchet, and primarily based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Since 2021, the model has been providing trendy tonneau-shaped watches powered by architectural openworked tourbillon actions. Early 2025 marked the launch of an necessary mannequin for the model, the UltraFino, its first ultra-thin mannequin, its first built-in bracelet and its first computerized motion. Following the inaugural titanium fashions and a light-weight Carbon version, the following step for the gathering is about transparency, with the brand new Bianchet UltraFino Sapphire. 

Whereas nonetheless guided by the Golden Ratio and Fibonacci geometry, the UltraFino Sapphire provides transparency to the in any other case recognized design language of the model, centered on tonneau-shaped instances and architectural actions. With a way of Italian eleganza, the case reveals very nice proportions, measuring 40mm in width, 47.5mm in size and, most apparently, solely 9.8mm in thickness. And in response to what the model claims, that makes the UltraFino Sapphire the slimmest full-sapphire tourbillon watch in the marketplace. The case is now made completely of sapphire crystal, with a white rubber gasket in plain sight to make sure a really first rate 50m water-resistance. In addition to its tonneau form, the case can also be curved on the profile, to make sure nice ergonomics on the wrist.

Following the footsteps of the titanium and carbon editions, the face of the watch is all about revealing the motion beneath the palms and show, a sense solely strengthened by the transparency of the sapphire case. The motion, a proprietary growth, has been designed with as soon as once more the Golden Ratio in thoughts, in addition to a nice symmetry. Right here left untouched, the grade 5 titanium bridges are framed by a grey-toned interior flange with minute observe, in addition to two lateral parts with utilized lumed markers to show the hours.

Contained in the case of the UltraFino Sapphire is identical calibre UT01, an computerized tourbillon motion largely constructed from grade 5 titanium. The flying tourbillon beats at 3Hz and the suspended barrel, positioned at 12 o’clock delivers a snug 60h energy reserve. The again reveals a central rotor product of strong gold and adorned with twelve Fibonacci spirals. Its structure depends on a symmetrical positioning of the barrel and tourbillon, with the gear practice on one facet and the keyless works on the opposite. Regardless of the ultra-thin building, its intricate mechanism and its totally different finishes and textures create a compelling sense of depth. And surprisingly, the watch is proof against shocks as much as 5,000Gs.

Worn on a white rubber strap with a titanium folding buckle (a black rubber strap can also be included), the Bianchet UltraFino Sapphire is launched as a part of the everlasting assortment and priced at CHF 85,500 excl. taxes. For extra particulars, please go to www.bianchet.com.