Rudis Sylva
Created to mark the brand's tenth anniversary, the Rudis Sylva pocket watch released
this year is nothing short of amazing. This timepiece goes beyond even exceptional
norms in finishing to create a panoply of exquisitely applied decoration to every component of this rare keeper of time. Equipped with the patented Harmonious Oscillator
(which is without a doubt one of the most astounding escapements ever created in
mechanical watchmaking), the art of engineering comes to life in this rose gold signature
piece. Surrounded by a miniature amphitheatre of exquisitely finished precious metal,
the interlocked twin balances perform a synchronized ballet as they rotate on a shared
tableau while their hairsprings ‘breathe’ in a counterpointed rhythm. Only ten of these
pocket masterpieces will be made and even at Chf 280,000, each one is already a highly
sought-after piece among the affluent collector community. www.rudissylva.com
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