Chapter 8 Timeless design. Origin Neuchâtel. Hand-assembled.

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Chapitre 8 Moonphase cadran sable © BA111OD
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Neuchâtel, August 20, 2025 - There are watches that follow time. And those that set the pace. This season, BA111OD unveils a new collection of seven automatic models - four three-hand and three moonphase watches - that bring the essentials back to the forefront: clean design, reliable Swiss mechanics, and fair pricing.

Elegant without nostalgia, technical without ostentation: these pieces strike a clear balance. Inspired by mid-20th century watchmaking codes, the series embraces a neo-vintage style, subtly reimagined for today. 41mm 316L steel case, concave bezel, rounded lugs, transparent caseback, 4 o’clock crown, sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating. All powered by Soprod automatic movements. 

Conceived as a bridge between heritage and modernity, this collection embodies BA111OD’s commitment to making Swiss Made watchmaking accessible without compromise. Designed, developed, and hand-assembled in Neuchâtel, at the Maison’s workshop located on Place des Halles, it marks a new chapter for the brand. Rooted in history, focused on essentials.

La Chapitre 8 3-aiguilles avec cadran noir © BA111OD
The Chapter 8 3-hand with its black dial © BA111OD

Imagined, designed, and hand-assembled in Neuchâtel 

In the heart of the city, on Place des Halles, BA111OD has set up its own watchmaking workshop. It is there just a few steps from its designer Liliane Murenzi and its clients that each timepiece in this collection is hand- assembled by the Maison’s watchmakers. This direct connection between design and production ensures every detail is carefully controlled, while celebrating local watchmaking craftsmanship. 

“We wanted to create a simple, elegant, well-crafted watch but above all, one that offers true value. Swiss Made should not be an inaccessible luxury. This collection is our answer: an automatic watch, designed in Neuchâtel, starting at CHF 595,” explains Thomas Baillod, founder of BA111OD.

La Chapitre 8 3-aiguilles avec bracelet Milanais doré  © BA111OD
The Chapter 8 3-hand with its gold Milanais bracelet © BA111OD

Two expressions, one shared philosophy 

• Three-hand: hours, minutes, small seconds. A clear, straightforward reading nothing superfluous. 

• Moonphase: hours, minutes, small seconds, date, and moon phase display. A poetic complication within a structured dial. 

All versions are powered by Swiss Soprod automatic movements and come fitted with your choice of interchangeable strap: Milanese mesh or nubuck leather. 

Each model is built on a carefully crafted watchmaking architecture. The sandblasted dial, available in four tones - sand, grey, black, or white - plays with textured contrasts. Faceted, polished hands are coated in Super-LumiNova for optimal readability, day or night. Water-resistant to 5 ATM, these watches are designed to match the rhythm of everyday life with elegance and discretion.

La Chapitre 8 Moonphase cadran gris © BA111OD
The Chapter 8 Moonphase with its grey dial  © BA111OD 

The gateway into the BA111OD universe 

With this collection, BA111OD introduces its entry point into Swiss mechanical watchmaking. Starting at CHF 595.– for the three-hand models and CHF 1,110.– for the moonphase versions, the brand continues to carve out a unique space between bold design and accessibility. 

The collection is available for pre-order now at www.ba111od.com as well as through official retail partners. First deliveries will begin in early October 2025..

La Chapitre 8 3-aiguilles avec le bracelet en cuir nubuck © BA111OD
The Chapter 8 3-hand with the Nubuck leather strap © BA111OD 

 

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