ince 2019, Ba111od has been creating a surprise with its launches and its concept of distribution via Afluendors (short for “ambassador, influencer and vendor”). The brand, which has just inaugurated its new headquarters at Villa Castellane in Neuchâtel, is presenting the Chapter 3.3 1R1SÉ, an elegant unisex Swiss made automatic timepiece, 42 mm in diameter, with three hands and an open work on a gray- and brown-glinting smoked dial, making it possible to admire the heart of the watch.

The Saffiano leather strap, with folding clasp, is fitted with two connected chips, one serving to store a visiting card, the other to provide direct access to the Ba111od store, Afluendors being able to pass on the right to acquire the brand’s watches and be rewarded for doing so.

This model can be distinguished from the two preceding Chapter 3 models (3.1 and 3.2) by its stylish case design, with cut horns and a semi-openworked dial, but it has kept its crown with the brand’s signature logo in relief at 4 o’clock. The baton markers in stainless steel are beveled and streaked with Super-LumiNova, as are the openworked hands, also in stainless steel.

The gray sunbrushed dial, satin-finished with a gradient smoked effect, opens at 1 o’clock to reveal the sprung balance, a key component of the watch, its oscillations regulating the running rate. The opening is extended to provide a view of the gear train of this semi-skeletonized automatic movement incorporating 26 jewels and finished with a rhodium-colored coating. Finally, the brand has opted for the highest quality standard, grade A, to guarantee perfect finishes for this Chapter 3.3 1R1SÉ.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Case: 316L stainless steel, anti-allergenic, 42 mm. Transparent case back. Crown at 4 o’clock, with logo in relief
• Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating
• Dial: Gray sunbrushed satin finish with gradient smoked effect, opening. Faceted and polished hour markers, luminous white SLN
• Movement: Automatic semi-skeletonized movement with 26 jewels, rhodium-colored coating
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
• Power reserve: 44 hours
• Strap: Black Saffiano leather with gray topstitching, folding clasp. Strap equipped with two connected chips, one serving to store your visiting card, the other to provide direct access to your Ba111od store
• Water-resistance: 5 atm
• Warranty: 2 years