Tempograph Neo Onyx
316L Stainless Steel
Limited edition of 28 watches
Reinventing a classic
Rediscovering a signature case
The magical elegance of this mysterious stone pays homage to the passage of time on the TEMPOGRAPH NEO Onyx. The pristine blackness of the carefully crafted onyx plates accentuates both the off-centre dial for the minutes and hours and the 20-second retrograde segment. This mesmerizing precious stone also creates a striking contrast with the steeliness of the case and visible mechanism.
Merging the technical with the aesthetic
The TEMPOGRAPH NEO features two distinct visual zones, a creative decision clearly dictated by the desire to exhibit a dominant visual concept. The right side of the dial is devoted to time indications, with the twenty-second retrograde hand and a sub dial for the hours and minutes. The left side offers a deep view of the mechanism needed for this horological creation. As for the 18-screw balance, its oscillations are a reminder that the timepiece operates at a rate of 480 vibrations per minute, which corresponds to 28,800 per hour.
At the centre, the retrograde hand performs a fascinating ballet, counting off a 20-second segment before returning to its initial position to begin again. This first choreography is complemented by a second, more subtle animation, located at 9 o'clock. A blue, black, and red counter marks the three twenty-second sequences that make up each minute. The whole is completed by a sub dial at four o'clock that gives the time.
Why 20 seconds ?“Some people prefer to watch time passing, others take advantage of every second. The TEMPOGRAPH NEO Onyx offers a new perception of time, whether it be as a measuring instrument or the magic of the moment. The fact that the twenty seconds are displayed on a segment and not a circle underscores the importance of each passing second and awakens the senses.”
Jean-Marie Schaller
CEO & Creative Director