Andersen Genève x Benjamin Chee HH Celestial Voyager Supersonic

The Andersen Geneva x Benjamin Chee HH Celestial Voyager Supersonic is the most recent in a set of conventional world timers created by one of many essential revered Swiss unbiased watchmakers and avid Singaporean collectors, Benjamin Chee. These refined, elegant wristwatches transport us to a singular interval, echoing the artistry of bygone magnificence. A chief occasion, the Celestial Voyager Supersonic captures a mood and narrative that makes us nostalgic a couple of golden interval of journey when transatlantic journeys could very effectively be made on board a marvel of supersonic engineering. Faraway from feeling outdated, this throwback image breathes a refreshing air of conventional attract.

The Celestial Voyager Supersonic follows quite a lot of editions by Andersen Genève and Benjamin Chee Haute Horlogerie or BCHH. The first Celestial Voyager was launched in 2021, and we now have coated their Sunset over Cappadocia, Aurora and Arctic Daybreak editions within the occasion you need further background information.

A mix of modernity, luxurious and glamour, Concorde was in a class of its private. It stays considered one of many unusual supersonic enterprise airliners so far. Twenty years after its closing flight, this legendary plane continues to grab the creativeness… The Celestial Voyager Supersonic looks like it might need been a really perfect traveller’s watch to fly over the Atlantic at supersonic tempo on a journey from Paris to New York Metropolis. And one which can very effectively be worn in confidence in entrance of in all probability essentially the most rarefied gatherings of watch snobs.

Like its predecessors, the Celestial Voyager Supersonic is a very conventional world timer. As you will anticipate with Andersen, it’s very so much throughout the Cottier mannequin (Editor's Note: Louis Cottier was a precursor of the world time wristwatch, which he designed for Patek Philippe and completely different prestigious producers) with its artisanal crafts enamel dial and refined strains. Designed with Benjamin Chee, its case exudes an air of restrained, traditional attract. With its “eagle wing” lugs, compact dimensions and lithe profile – 37.7mm in diameter, 10.1mm in thickness – it is supremely elegant on the wrist.

The two discreet, slender crowns at 3 and 9 o’clock (as soon as extra, a reference to Cottier’s early watches, such as a result of the Patek 2523) are seamlessly built-in into the case. Whereas it must be acknowledged that these won’t be in all probability essentially the most wise to perform, their seen attraction is actually effectively well worth the minor inconvenience. The left crown bearing the BCHH seal adjusts city ring, whereas the exact crown engraved with the Andersen Genève model adjusts the time. Remaining nevertheless not least, on this specific Supersonic model, Andersen and Benjamin Chee have elected platinum for the mid-case, with a caseback and a bezel in titanium.

The precept novelty as in contrast with earlier editions is the champlevé enamel dial. It showcases the shiny, delta-winged airplane hovering over New York’s iconic Chrysler establishing. The strategy consists of placing enamel in recesses carved proper right into a white gold plate. Over ten enamel shades are used. These are utilized and fired individually in quite a lot of layers. In addition to, tiny gold particles, generally called strawberriesare sprinkled to recreate stars. The night sky extends over the glittering aventurine metropolis ring, New York, highlighted in rose gold powder. The truth is, it is worthwhile to be into crafts watches, nevertheless the depth of colours and the best way by which the dial captures and shows light is definitely eye-catching.

Turning the watch over, the caseback gives an unimpeded view of the movement. This automated calibre depends on an A. Schild S.A. draft (AS 1876) is totally restored and upgraded by Andersen Genève. It beats at a 3Hz frequency and boasts a 40-hour power reserve. An in-house Andersen Genève module drives the world time indication. The decoration is correctly executed. All seen surfaces of the wheels are adorned with snailing and spherical graining. A highlight and an Andersen signature perform, the rotor is unique out of 21-carat blue gold. It incorporates a guilloche pattern, and it is emblazoned with the silhouette of the Concorde. A mother-of-pearl ring throughout the movement bears the names of Benjamin Chee Haute Horlogerie and Andersen Genève.

The Andersen Geneve x Benjamin Chee HH Celestial Voyager Supersonic is launched on an elegant grey suede leather-based strap fitted with a pin buckle. As you’ll see in our footage, completely different straps are moreover on the market. It is launched in a restricted model of merely 20 gadgets, the an identical number of Concorde airplane ever to be constructed. The watch is priced at CHF 58,800 (excl. taxes) and is on the market solely from BCHH and Andersen Genève. Fully completely different customization decisions might be discovered. For further information, please go to www.bchh.ch and www.andersen-geneve.ch.