Signature Skeleton
Skeleton timepieces are signature of the Maison’s identity. They offer a transparent view of the intricate movement architecture and the savoir-faire behind each component. Since several decades, this distinctive technique was increasingly modernized, creating fine timepieces that showcase the meticulous calibres inside. This construction allows every part to be finished by hand, through techniques such as bevelling, straight-graining, circular graining, and polishing. Every surface is then highlighted, allowing wearers to observe the complexity of craftsmanship.
A Pioneering Journey
Certified by the Poinçon de Genève, skeleton watches invite a closer look at the hand-applied decorations. The Maison introduced its first skeleton design in 2005. Then, in 2007, a different approach was adopted: beginning with a skeleton architecture rather than removing material at the end of the process. This method requires watchmakers to adapt to more delicate geometry, lighter bridges, and the full visibility of their hand-finishing work. This transparency demands consistent finishing quality across the entire movement, even in areas traditionally hidden. In 2021, the skeleton aesthetic was refined again, shaped by a continued effort to bring modernity to its architectural design. Over time, skeleton timepieces enabled new forms of expression, playing with both materials and design shapes.
A Canvas for Creativity
While skeleton movements reveal the beauty of mechanisms, they also offer a place for creativity to be revealed. The open design smoothly accommodates complications such as the flying tourbillon. It has also become a space where artistic collaborators can explore the emblematic star through their own perspectives. Beginning with Dr. Woo in 2022, these creative collaborations have included artists such as Gully, Liu Wei, and Mr. Sorayama. Each contribution reflects a different way of engaging with the Maison’s skeleton design.
