Andersen Genève BHH Celestial Voyageur Independent Watch

amanico · 2021-07-25T10:41:34Z

Explore the Andersen Genève BHH Celestial Voyageur, a platinum world timer. Collector amanico reviews its design, movement, and the debate around its branding.

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Nicolas (amanico) brings to light the Andersen Genève BHH Celestial Voyageur, a limited-edition world timer that exemplifies haute horlogerie. His detailed review highlights the watch's exquisite craftsmanship and thoughtful design, prompting a discussion among collectors about the balance between artistic expression and brand recognition. This piece offers a deep dive into what makes an independent watchmaker's creation resonate with enthusiasts.

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I've just seen pictures of a beautiful world time, which could be perfect if only...

A real charm, this watch is, for sure: The dimensions are perfect for me: 37, 8 mm big, 10, 1 mm high. Cherry on the cake, it is a platinum case, which offers a superb density to the watch, as it is not too big nor too thick.

The dial is exquisite, or should I say the dials, as they are all different, for this LE of 7 pieces. Enamel for the main dial, aventurine for the cities ring, just sublime.

The hands are exquisite, too. Leaf shaped and skeleton.

The movement, a good old automatic AS 1876 reworked by Andersen Genève and modified with a World Time module is nice looking, with its blue gold rotor.

No, the only problem I see is the too intrusive BHH mention, on the dial, which ruins it a bit, and on the case back. Without these mentions, it would have been perfect!

Here are the official pictures:

What do you think?

Best,

nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

While acknowledging the watch's beauty, one contributor questions its originality, suggesting it resembles other world timers and lacks a distinct Andersen Genève DNA. The BHH branding on the dial is also seen as intrusive.
The extended coloration of the continents on the dial is appreciated for its subtle nod to geological history, reminding the viewer of the planet's dynamic nature. The contributor also views the BHH initials as a way for a new contender to gain recognition, with Svend Andersen stepping back from the company.
Given that Svend Andersen is no longer actively running the company, collaborations like the BHH Celestial Voyageur are seen as a strategic move to expand brand recognition and introduce Andersen Genève to younger collectors, serving an economic purpose for the new ownership.
The watch is considered a near-perfect world timer, even superior to Andersen Genève's own 39mm world timer. The BHH branding is understood as a necessary element of a collaboration, though humorously, the contributor wishes for 'SM' (Svend Andersen's initials) instead.
The watch's design is deemed perfect, with the exception of the BHH name on the dial. This prompts a desire to commission a custom piece from Andersen Genève, known for its custom work at reasonable prices, without the specific branding.

The Discussion

Watchonthewrist

Jul 25, 2021

I see your point . Tbh it doesn’t bother me that much

These are perfect and gorgeous Watches from a true master watchmaker . Would love to own a masterpiece from the brand one day , especially a word timer like this

amanico

Jul 25, 2021

Thanks for commenting, my friend.

blau

Jul 25, 2021

I thought exactly the same thing.

These are perfect, aside from the name on the dial. It makes me want to contact Andersen Geneve--which I seem to recall does custom work for surprisingly reasonable prices--and ask them to make me one just like these, but sans logo!

amanico

Jul 25, 2021

Sans logo, just perfect. Was it really necessary to put the logo on the front and back???

sham1

Jul 25, 2021

My precise sentiments Nico

A near perfect watch and a better rendition of the world timer than Andersen Geneve's own world timer which I believe is 39mm. But I guess, this is a collaboration so BCHH must appear somewhere. I would of course ask Svend to change the BCHH on the dial to SM!

alex

Jul 25, 2021

I’ve seen it in the flesh and I have to admit that it looked

Really good!

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