Beda’a Eclipse II
After the success of its Eclipse I watch collection, Beda’a presents the new Eclipse II.
Powered by a Swiss movement with a specifically designed Dubois Dépraz module, Eclipse II is a horological tribute to the cosmos that reminds us that timekeeping was born from humanity’s fascination with the stars.
The timepiece orchestrates a perfect dialogue between linear precision and orbital grace. A singular vertical axis connects three elements: the off-center hours and minutes at twelve, an independent small seconds display, and a crown positioned at six o’clock – a bold departure from convention in Haute Horlogerie.
Within the round case – itself a departure for a house known for its shaped collections – two seamlessly integrated dials form a majestic figure-eight. Symmetrical crescents, finished with a distinctive linear motif, challenge Swiss tradition.
The celestial-inspired dial with polished and satin-finished cream motifs captures sunlight in motion. Aventurine hour and minute counters mirror a star-strewn night sky; and the spear-shaped small seconds hand at 6 o’clock, gliding over a deeply textured circular satin counter, evokes the windswept sands of Qatar’s majestic deserts.
Heeding collectors’ voices, Beda’a has enhanced the technical value of Eclipse II, while carefully avoiding the price inflation often seen in haute horlogerie.
The Eclipse II movement combines two variables to find the perfect balance between tradition and innovation, between accessibility and exclusivity. First, there’s a Sellita SW300 foundation. It is a proven caliber that Beda’a knows well – it was already present in Eclipse I.
For this second chapter, Beda’a adds a module developed with specialist workshop Dubois Depraz. The family business, famed for its complications, was born in 1901 in the Vallée de Joux. It possesses an undeniable historical legitimacy, coupled with unparalleled technical expertise. It is they who enabled Beda’a to design an Eclipse II of only 37 mm in diameter, perfectly balanced by a thickness under 10 mm (9.5 mm precisely).
The celestial theme extends to the open-worked rotor, a rarity in itself. It features eight three-dimensional blades, satin-finished in a radiant motif, and each engraved at its center with Beda’a’s stylized “B”; with each polished emblem set against a laser-sandblasted background, echoing the refined alternations seen on the steel case.
The Beda’a Eclipse II is not a limited edition, but production is capped at 100 pieces per year, ensuring exclusivity while keeping pricing fair. Target price: 4,000 CHF excl. taxes.
Model: Beda’a ECLIPSE II, Reference BQE20525-37, Swiss Made
Case
Material: 904L Stainless steel
Dimensions: 37 mm diameter
9.55 mm height
Lug to lug: 47 mm
Water resistance: 3 ATM (30 meters)
Movement
BMJ-01, developed together with Dubois Depraz
Frequency: 4 Hz
Power reserve: 52 hours
Dial
Multi-layered
Steel, brass, aventurine
Jump hour display at 12 o’clock, small seconds at 6 o’clock
Strap
Alligator or ostrich leather with matching pin buckle, strap width: 19 mm
