WORLDTEMPUS - 22 March 2010
Elizabeth Doerr
Christophe Claret is generally a name that remains behind the scenes of the highest level of Swiss watchmaking. Though his work is seen in many of our generation's most complicated and inventive timepieces, most outside the inner circle would never know this. Celebrating twenty years of his eponymous business in 2009, Claret made the decision to create a true specialty for collectors, a patented chronograph so unique and special that nothing remotely comparable could be bought from any other brand.
Limited to a total of just 68 pieces, this exceptional wristwatch is a true collector's item: each DualTow by Christophe Claret is unique in some design aspect or color, and the future owner can choose from a broad range of color combinations.
The DualTow is a single-button column wheel chronograph with a striking mechanism to signal the start, stop and reset operations; a sophisticated little snail-shaped gong rings out an exceptionally clear tone when one of the chronograph operations is activated. The mechanism is also equipped with a chronograph function indicator and a tourbillon.
The DualTow reveals its entire interior framed by the rectangular, curving case measuring 42.75 x 48.2 mm that is available in a host of precious materials, setting a magnificent stage for the 582 components of the movement, including 73 jewels.
