David Candaux: A Modern Hunter’s Companion in Titanium
Far from the mainstream and deep in the world of independent haute horology lies David Candaux, a Swiss artisan who reimagines the traditional hunter’s watch for the modern era. Once essential tools for hunters on land and at sea, these timepieces have long been replaced by smartwatches and fitness trackers. But Candaux revives their legacy with a stunning mechanical tribute.
The design draws inspiration from vintage maritime and compass watches, once protected by metal casings with a small viewing window to read the azimuth. Similarly, this modern case shields the tourbillon mechanism, ensuring durability against harsh conditions while preserving the heritage look.
This tourbillon timepiece is more than just a nod to history. It echoes an era when horology was a scientific pursuit, intersecting with mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. In that golden age, timekeeping precision was a matter of exploration, navigation, and intellectual mastery. This creation pays homage to the instruments that once guided explorers, scholars, and master gunsmiths.
Crafted from grade 5 titanium, both the 43mm case and the movement radiate technical finesse. The tourbillon, mounted on ceramic bearings, rotates in two planes: one tilted at three degrees and the escapement wheel set at a 30-degree incline. This configuration is engineered to neutralize the effects of gravity on the movement, pushing mechanical precision to its limits.
Powered by a manual-wind movement with a 55-hour power reserve and paired with a sleek black leather strap, this timepiece is limited to just eight units worldwide.
Price: $234,000
Bottom line: Try to hunt one down…
