Magnetic Elegance:
Unveiling the Christophe Claret XTREM
The Christophe Claret XTREM is an incredible feat of independent watchmaking, distinct from the bold designs of Greubel Forsey. It features a magnetic levitation system, an inclined tourbillon, and aesthetics and finishing refined down to every detail.
Sapphire hollow glass cylinders are interwoven within rose gold rings, cleverly beveled at both ends, creating an illusion of transparency and fragility.
Without holding it in hand and seeing how the light flows and changes along the streamlined Damascus steel case under different angles, it's hard to fully appreciate its mysterious, delicate yet powerful beauty.
An incredible magnetic field: Master Christophe Claret collaborated with Professor Besson and his team from HEIG-VD to develop a time display where stainless steel balls float, controlled by magnetic wires. Golden spheres on both sides of the watch float in transparent sapphire tubes, corresponding to the passage of time. The wires, made of Dyneema nanofibers encased in polyethylene gel, can withstand a pull of 1,000 kilograms. This strong and durable material doesn't take up much space, allowing the watch to maintain a compact size.
