Christophe Claret Maestoso

Christophe Claret gives precedence to chronometric precision in a wristwatch equipped with a detent escapement… no small challenge considering that this mechanism, devised in the eighteenth century, is intended to function in a perfectly stable position. Mission accomplished, and protected by three patents! So as to prevent overbanking, which is inevitable due to the movements of the wrist, a cam connected to the sprung-balance works in tandem with the safety finger-piece. The entire structure pivots on a ball bearing to dissociate all the elements that carry the escapement. To prevent tripping, a supple banking engages with the balance wheel and absorbs any excess energy, while constant force guarantees stable amplitude whatever the remaining power reserve. A stop-seconds function plays an essential role by stopping the balance when setting the time.