Well, hello! This could be my perfect christmas gift, but it isn't. This is the new Vangarde Tempo Théorie Calibre V1. What impressed me was, how all the mechanical system could be so beautiful and so modern and yet so different from the others that show their mechanical system. Again, see those excellent details, of this independent french designer brand. Get to know more about this amazing watch in the end of the page.
About Vangarde:
"VANGARDE is an independent French designer of hand-crafted watches, aimed at connoisseurs of contemporary watch making looking for original and exclusive timepieces.
The watches are produced under the direct control of the Vangarde brand with a dozen Swiss watchmakers specialized in high-end limited editions.
From this partnership between our design team and skilled craftsmen, VANGARDE watches were born.
From a stylistic point of view, VANGARDE combines classic design, artistry, modernity and craftsmanship, with the personal touch of an independent designer.
The watches are only available by direct order and are delivered by courier, with a money-back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied.
By selling directly and cutting out distributors, we are able to offer attractive prices despite the high costs associated with making a handmade product in limited quantities."
(text from vangarde website)
Technical Specifications:
"Integrated automatic chronograph, chronometer grade.based on mechanical ébauches ETA Valjoux 7750.
Adjusted in five-positions.
FinishColoured by black ruthenium plating.Specific tri-compax plate, skeleton design with hand-finished Geneva stripes.Specific tri-compax bridge skeleton design with hand-finished straight graining.Automatic-winding bridge, skeleton design with hand-finished circular graining.Rhodium-plated escape wheel with hand-finished straight graining.
Rhodium-plated steel mechanical parts, with hand-finished straight graining."
(text from vangarde website)