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D. Candaux DC1 – THE FIRST 8
The 1740 – “The First 8”, is the first model David Candaux released with a watch bearing his name and for a starter has 3 patents and 8 design registrations.
Watchmaker since 2 decades, he started his career at Jaeger-LeCoultre later as engineer and movement developer for other brands such as MB&F’s HM6 tourbillon.
Advised by the master Philippe Dufour to start his own brand, the 1740 (name inspired by the first registered presence of a watchmaker in the Vallée de Joux) was released in 2017.
All hand made with exceptional finishing, the tourbillon “bi-plan” is 30-degree inclined and to ensure constant chronometry, when the power reserve indicator falls below a certain level, the movement automatically stops.
A lot of offer were put into movement decoration, David plays with the angles like a maestro, the bridges are not all uniform and flat but are cascading with “Côtes du Solliat” finishing, a type of stripes designed by David Candaux.
The secret crown is retractable, hidden at 6 o’clock, it is unlocked by pressing on it with 3 positions, Neutral-Reset-Winding and by itself requires 31 separate parts.
| Materials : | Steel Case | Glare-proofed Sapphire, Crystal and Caseback. |
| Movement : | Handmade movement with 287 Components. Inclined manual-winding, tourbillon, bi-plan flying tourbillon in titanium, 3 degrees inclined cage. Balance wheel inclined 30 degrees in the cage. |
| Frequency : | Frequency: 21,600 rotations per hour (3Hz). Gear wheel, wheels, and bridges inclined at 3 degrees. |
| The Magic Crown : | 31 Components, double patented system. In order to preserve the harmonious design, there is no visible crown. The Magic Crown is protected from shocks and gives extra wearing comfort. |
| Manual Winding : | 55 "chronometric" Power Reserve Chronometry certified, it guarantees a power supply of 55 hours, indicated by a gauge at 12 o'clock, and which camshaft is being patented* |
| Power Reserve : | 55 Hours, double barrel system. NUMBER OF JEWELS 47 jewels with polished sink and gold chatons. |
| Extras : | Waterproof 30 Meters. |
| Warranty : | 10 Years* |
