Biver has partnered with Swiss artist Guillaume Ehinger to create a unique Automatique that will be auctioned in December as part of the Swiss Institute’s TimeForArt auction.
This is the first collaboration for Biver. The special timepiece is called ‘Echoes of this Moment’ and represents the true coming together of their artistic approach to watchmaking and Ehinger’s deep reflections on nature, aesthetics, and time itself. The Automatique has a 39mm case with arched lugs and a concave bezel, giving it a distinctive profile on the wrist while maximising comfort. Here, it is rendered in stainless steel for the first time, instead of the usual platinum and rose gold. Not only does this make the watch significantly lighter, but it also offers a different canvas on which our expert decorators can display their skills.
Developed with Ehinger and inspired by his paintings, the dial has a solid 18k white gold dial plate, which is hand engraved with a rippling pattern before having multiple layers of coloured enamel applied on top. The result is a dial that shimmers like the surface of a lake at sunset, with the red, pink, and grey tones dancing as light hits its surface. It will never look exactly the same twice, inviting the viewer to experience and enjoy each glance as its own elusive moment.
Turning the watch over, the collaboration continues on the Calibre JCB-003 movement itself. Much of the decoration is the same as what can be found on other Automatique models, with the distinctive Clous de Paris engraving and sharply chamfered angles, but the 22k gold micro-rotor has been given a special treatment, with the name of the watch – ‘Echoes of this Moment’ – and Ehinger’s signature engraved, just as you might find it on one of his painting.
A cotton and Alcantara strap completes the package, along with a stainless steel pin buckle (another first for Biver). The strap was specifically chosen as it is casual and comfortable, able to be worn in many situations.
The Automatique ‘Echoes of this Moment’ is a unique piece and will be sold as part of the TimeForArt auction, taking place at Phillips in New York City on December 7 at 3:00 PM ET. The watch carries an estimate of $60,000-120,000 and will be available to view during the auction preview happening December 4-6 at Phillips New York (432 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022). Opening Hours are 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day.
Technical Specifications:
BIVER AUTOMATIQUE ‘ECHOES OF THIS MOMENT’
Unique Piece
| FUNCTIONS CASEDISPLAYMOVEMENT STRAP & BRACELET | Hours, Minutes, SecondsBi-Directional Micro-Rotor, Zero-Reset MechanismMaterial : Stainless SteelDiameter : 39mmThickness : 10mmLug-to-Lug : 47.55mmLug Width : 19mmSapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coatingDisplay caseback with sapphire crystalWater Resistance : 80 meters / 260 feet (8 ATM)Dial : Solid 18k white gold with multiple layers of enamelHands : 18k white gold, satin-finished / hand-beveled with interior angles Markers : NoneCreated in collaboration with Guillaume EhingerCalibre JCB-003Diameter : 30.6mmThickness : 4.0mmFrequency : 3.5 Hz (25,200 v.p.h.)Winding : Automatic via bi-directional 22k gold micro-rotor engraved with thewatch’s name and Ehinger’s signature; also hand-wound via the crown. Power Reserve : 65 hoursJewels : 36 Cotton and Alcantara strap, with stainless steel pin buckle. |
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