Like an authentic alchemist, Kerbedanz combines traditional watchmaking artistry, avant-garde materials and mythology in giving rise to the Squama Tourbillon Black Edition. The gold case and dial are clothed in a black DLC carbon coating: a first! While creating striking light effects against a stunning deep black background, this innovative material also boasts functional properties notably including peerless wear resistance enabling it to defy time. The latter is clothed in transparency in this model, magnified by the purity of sapphire highlighting the endless spinning of its tourbillon. Named “sappheiros” in Ancient Greek, sapphire symbolised immortality, a reminder of the inalterable radiance of this stone whose hardness is second only to that of diamonds. In giving its name to this new Kerbedanz creation, “Squama” sends a hint of eternity blowing over wrists with this 41-piece limited edition.
SPECIFICATIONS
CASE
Black DLC-treated 18K gold, designed and crafted by Kerbedanz, 46mm. Offset crown between 1 and 2 o’clock. Anti-reflective sapphire crystal, front and back. Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft).
DIAL
Black DLC-treated solid gold, guilloché, rose gold indications. Dial designed, hand-crafted and decorated by Kerbedanz.
MOVEMENT
Mechanical hand-wound, tourbillon KRB-02 Calibre, crafted and decorated by Kerbedanz and Concepto, 168 components including 80 for the tourbillon carriage weighing 0.42 grams, 19 jewels, 21,600 vib/h, 72h power reserve.
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, tourbillon.
BRACELET/STRAP
Black alligator with black DLC-treated 18K gold folding clasp, special Kerbedanz design.