Milanese mesh takes shape on the Reverso Tribute Monoface. Derived from chainmail, this technique makes sporadic appearances in watchmaking, most often on steel models. Gold is rarer for obvious cost related reasons, as well as because of the expertise and time required, which are often underestimated. The operation is mainly complexified by the edges. The simplest way to finish a Milanese mesh bracelet is to weld it to a straight bar.
That said, the majority of cases are round, but not the Reverso, which makes the perfectly straight space between its lugs ideally suited to this type of bracelet, especially when designers decide to create textural accents. The most striking feature of this model is the harmony between the finely grained dial and the vast array of tightly woven 'knots' composing the bracelet. This delicate, continuous pink gold tone-on-tone effect endows the Reverso with an unprecedented appearance.
Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds
Case: pink gold, solid caseback, water-resistant to 30m size: 45.6mm x 27.4mm
Movement: mechanical manual-winding, calibre 822, 42h power reserve
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds dial: gilded, finely grained
Bracelet: pink gold milanese mesh, sliding clasp
Price: chf 37,800
