French singer Christophe Maé gave a memorable concert. But one of the highlight of the gala was the testimony of Professor Grégoire Courtine who presented the movie " Rewalk ", on the results of his searches which allowed to restore the mobility of paraplegic rats, and which gets ready to make out a will this therapy on the man.
Blacksand Genève specially created and offered a unique timepiece to the Bal du Printemps' auction, led under the spell of Simon Kidston. The auction have allowed to raise CHF 122'000.- for the research in paraplegia.
Housed in a pink gold case set with diamonds, a turtle entirely made and engraved by hand makes us travel in a sea of enamel. The Blacksand Genève 1999, self-winding caliber, provides a poetic reading of the time. With an indication of the jumping hours at 12 o'clock and the dragging minutes at 6 o'clock, this little gem plunges us into a world where only the water window at 3 o'clock lets us know if we swim at night or in daylight...
The various decoration techniques used imbue these watches with a distinctive aura. A unique stage setting featuring several translucent coats of lacquer applied by hand on the dial, with the champlevé technique, meticulous gold cutting, the subtle integration of colored motifs, create a stunning backdrop for this tale to be experienced with elegance and genuine awareness.Celebrating time in the present in order to preserve the future is now an integral part of the corporate codes governing the Blacksand Genève brand.
