Fabergé expands their award winning watch collection Visionnaire by launching the DTZ Dynamist watch.

Blending the outstanding craftsmanship with a innovative dual time zone function, the Fabergé Visionnaire DTZ Watch was the winner of Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2016 in the category ‘Travel Time’.

Equipped with a Swiss made automatic movement developed exclusively by Agenhor, the Visionnaire DTZ Dynamist timepiece merges modern technology with Fabergé’s heritage and quest for innovation. The contemporary design boasts a case comprised of ceramic and titanium, complemented by a classic black frontage. Coupled with yellow gold accents, this makes for a strong and timeless colour combination.

The Visionnaire DTZ Dynamist adopts a logical and intuitive method of displaying two time zones simultaneously. The hours and minutes of the local time zone are presented by peripheral, open-worked hands rotating around a raised, decorated dome located at the centre of the dial.

The hour of the second, remote time zone is viewed through an extraordinary aperture right through the centre of the watch, optically amplifying the second time zone numerals for a bold finish.

The Visionnaire DTZ Dynamist watch can be customized according to the owner’s exact specifications, which makes possible special personalised touches like engraving initials on the case-back.

The design of the new Visionnaire DTZ Dynamist employs a slim bezel, complex lug construction, multi-layered dial structure, fluted crown and a linear, decorative motif radiating from the centre of the dial. To add even greater animation and theatre to the dial, the collection features a dial-side rotor, visible beneath the dial’s colour-matched sapphire crystal hour ring with applied indices.

A peacock-shaped component is concealed within the movement, paying homage to Fabergé’s Peacock Egg of 1908 and their award-winning Compliquée Peacock watch.

The trademark element of fun and intrigue – a hallmark of Fabergé’s fascinating history, as established by its founder Peter Carl Fabergé’s exquisite body of work – is remarkably illustrated within the Visionnaire DTZ. The unique and intricate way in which the second time zone is only visible when the watch is seen at a right angle is a secret only the wearer will know.

The satin finish gilded dial projects decadence, while the strap is crafted in black alligator leather, ideal for everyday use. The multi-purpose nature of the piece, which allows timekeeping to run across two time-zones, signals its practicality, while the exquisite excellence in technical innovation is what ultimately makes it distinctly Fabergé. The magnifier in the centre of the piece has been specially engineered to add depth and body, taking months of research and development to perfect due to the nature of light reflection.

The Visionnaire DTZ Dynamist is made from self-winding 6924 calibre, specifically developed to fit the dimensions of the 43mm case. Numerals and hour markers are exquisitely applied on sapphire with a unique metallic treatment complemented by a dial-side rotor with black embellishment. Being water resistant for up to 50m, the watch allows the user true freedom to explore underwater.

The Calibre AGH 6924 offers 50-hour power reserve when it fully wound. The Fabergé Visionnaire DTZ features a dial-side rotor, visible beneath the dial’s colour-matched sapphire crystal hour ring with applied indices, adding extra animation and theatre to the dial. The sapphire crystal case-back offers the views of this spectacular movement, made in partnership with Agenhor.

The jumping hour of the dual time zone disc is achieved by means of a cam deep within the movement, which is engraved with a circular wheat sheaf. The lever which tracks the 60-minute rotation of the cam is part of a larger sector that has been intricately formed to resemble a peacock, a bird which frequently appears in the work of Fabergé. Once the cam completes its hourly rotation, the lever resets to its lowest point; the peacock appears to ‘peck’ at the wheat.

This Fabergé Visionnaire DTZ Dynamist watch retails at £22,400/$29,500.

Technical details

Model: FABERGÉ VISIONNAIRE DTZ DYNAMIST WATCH

Movement
Calibre: Self-winding 6924
Diameter: 34.80mm (15 1/2 lines)
Thickness: 8.30mm
Number of jewels: 30
Number of components: 320
Power reserve: 50 hours
Cadence of balance: 21,600 vibrations/hour
Decorations: Circular-grained
Bridges: Cotes de Genève, hand-polished chamfering
Functions: Hours, minutes, central GMT (second time zone)

Case
Black ceramic and titanium case with black DLC treatment
43mm, domed sapphire crystal and case-back with anti-reflective treatment
18 karat yellow gold and rubber crown
18 karat yellow gold pusher
Water resistance: 50m

Dial
Circular satin black DLC treated track ring with yellow gold printed numerals, indexes 3, 6,9,12 with black luminescent coating green emission
Dial-side opaline rotor with black DLC treatment
Numerals and hour markers applied on transparent sapphire
Central GMT aperture with opaline black and yellow gold satin finish decoration
Hands: Fabergé hands with black luminescent coating green emission

Strap
Black alligator strap with rubber finish
Clasp: Black DLC treated folding clasp

In 2015, Fabergé introduced the Visionnaire I flying tourbillon, a masculine, complication watch dedicated to gentlemen. This year, the brand welcomes a new, dual time timepiece to the Visionnaire collection for men.

Dedicated to globetrotting men, the Fabergé Visionnaire DTZ displays two time-zones by adopting a logical and intuitive method. The Fabergé Visionnaire DTZ displays the hours and minutes of the local time-zone with peripheral, open-worked hands rotating around a raised, decorated dome located at the centre of the dial.

The hour of the second, remote time-zone can then be viewed through a remarkable aperture at the centre of the dome, optically amplified for a bold look, a feature sure to surprise and delight. This timepiece features a dial side rotor, visible beneath the dial’s colour-matched sapphire crystal hour ring with applied indices.

Inside beats the self-winding AGH 6924 calibre designed exclusively for Fabergé by Jean-Marc Wiederrecht and his team of horological experts at Agenhor. A peacock-shaped component hidden within the movement pays homage to Fabergé’s signature element of surprise.

The design of the new Fabergé Visionnaire DTZ employs a slim bezel, complex lug construction, multi-layered dial construction, fluted crown and a linear, decorative motif radiating from the centre of the dial.

Technical details

Model: Fabergé Visionnaire DTZ

• Case: Pink/white gold, Titanium
• Strap: Leather
• Buckle: Folding buckle
• Water resistance: 50 m
• Diameter of the case: 43 mm
• Thickness: 14.2 mm
• Movement: Calibre AGH 6924 Self-winding mechanical movement manufactured by Agenhor
• Power reserve: 50 h
• 21600 variations / hours
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Second time zone
• Price: 29’500 CHF

At Basel world watch fair in 2015, Fabergé introduced its debut watch collection featuring stunning horology creations such as Lady Compliquée, an award winning ladies watch collection and Visionnaire 1, a contemporary high end watch designed for gentlemen.

This year, for men, Fabergé presents Altruist, an elegant wristwatch featuring the intricate, traditional motif on the dial and a unique winding crown. This modern yet classic three handed watch with 41mm case is available 18 carat white and rose gold variations.

The round case and bold, yet softly tapered lugs create a silhouette for a versatile timepiece. The Altruist watch is wound and adjusted by a Fabergé crown with a pivoting finger grip, which swings out to afford better purchase and offers a winding experience like a clockwork key of old.

The centre point of the Fabergé Altruist watch is its guilloche dial motif that radiates out from the centre point in waves. The 18 carat white gold model is presented using a technique long associated with Fabergé; namely a hand guilloched motif over which Grand Feu enamel is applied, offering added depth in a lustrous blue to the exquisitely intricate dial. The dial boasts Roman numerals for 12, 3, 6 and 9’o clock hour markers.

The white opaline dial of the 18 carat rose gold model is treated to be added flourish of depth and detail with applied rose gold indices. While at the first glance the hands might appear to be Breguet in style, instead of the traditional apertures the Fabergé Altruist watch features elongated, egg shaped openings to create something altogether more Fabergé.

A domed sapphire crystal offers the complete timepiece an organic, pebble like frame, while a sapphire crystal caseback offers a view of the Swiss Made automatic movement that beats inside the Fabergé Altruist watch.

The models of the collection are all equipped with self-winding mechanical movements produced by Vaucher Manufacture.

The movement is decorated with motifs based on objects produced by Peter Carl Fabergé himself. The oscillating weight crafted in 18 carat gold and decorated in the Fabergé style highlights the precious and rare character of the mechanical movement that powers the Fabergé Altruist watch.

The Fabergé Altruist watch is water resistant to 30 meters and is secured on an alligator strap with matching 18 carat gold pin buckle.

The retail price of the Fabergé Altruist gold watch for men is approximately US$ 17,500.

For the Lady Levity watch from the Dalliance collection, Fabergé took inspiration from a silver gilt, enamel and rock crystal desk clock created by Fabergé workmaster, Henrik Wigström, in Saint Petersburg around 1910.

With a rock crystal man-in-the-moon relief at its centre it was impossible to employ traditional, centrally mounted hands to indicate hours and minutes; therefore, Wigström chose to mount indicators around its periphery, tracking against an enamel ring dial. Fabergé has recreated this concept in a wristwatch with the help of Jean-Marc Wiederrecht, founder of Agenhor.

Jean-Marc Wiederrecht and his team developed the manual AGH 6911 calibre at the heart of the new Fabergé Lady Levity. The 36mm watch uses stylised indicators to display the time; a crescent moon for hours and rising sun for minutes, tracking against a white mother-of-pearl ring dial with grey indices.

As no motion work is present to turn hands at the central axis, the AGH 6911 instead features a central void which allows a supporting structure to be secured into the movement itself and, as such, it can support a comparatively large mass, at least when compared to other horological components.

While the central element of the Fabergé Lady Levity features a man-in-the-moon decoration, inspired by that original Fabergé table clock, the concept behind the watch’s design has always been intended to offer a secret feature that can be personalised to the owner through bespoke customisation.

After much research, Fabergé adopted a technique that has never before been used in this manner in watchmaking. The chosen motif is printed in platinum on a domed sapphire crystal before white mother-of-pearl is set on top to match the peripheral dial.

As such the motif is not immediately apparent, except at certain angles when the light catches itand provides one of Fabergé’s signature surprises. The printing technique means that the customer can specify any design they desire within the dimensions of this crystal canvas.

The AGH 6911 calibre is refined using perlage decoration on the mainplate and Cotes de Genève stripes on its hand-chamfered bridges. The movement also boasts a 50-hour power reserve from a single barrel and Agenhor’s unique AgenPIT regulation system, which offers a simplified approach to adjust the balance wheel.

The central principle of AgenPIT sees the hairspring clamped in place by a moveable jaw. The jaw is opened by means of a single screw while the hairspring is then retracted or extended by means of a second, rubberised screw. Once the hairspring has been regulated the jaw can be clamped shut once again.

The Fabergé Lady Levity is presented in 18 karat rose gold with 18 karat rose gold crown, anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal and caseback and is secured on an alligator strap with 18 karat rose gold pin buckle.