Atelier de Chronometrie ADC#4 Enamel Dial

kykw · 2018-04-03T18:44:25Z

Explore Atelier de Chronometrie ADC#4 with its enamel world-dial and bespoke craftsmanship. Kykw shares insights from meeting the founders.

Kykw shares his firsthand experience meeting the founders of Atelier de Chronometrie and admiring their bespoke timepieces. His post highlights the unique charm of ADC#4, featuring a breathtaking enamel dial and a romantic complication, alongside insights into the brand's philosophy of craftsmanship and customization.

I had the great pleasure of meeting couple of the founders from Atelier de Chronometrie, and admiring their pieces in person for the first time yesterday.

ADC#4 has been on my wish list since its release. Putting it on my wrist vindicates my love at first sight. The watch has a breathtakingly beautiful enamel dial that shows the earth and space which was locally made, combined with a romantic complication that rotates the dial periodically.

The movement used in the piece is a reworked old Omega caliber with substantial finishing. It can be Chronometer certified. The Omega movement was picked because it's relatively easy to find parts for future repairs which in turn would enhance its longevity. I was also told that ADC is gradually going to make more parts on their own. They're very transparent about their involvement in the watch.

What ADC offers is essentially a bespoke service. They provide some recommendations, and the client chooses the execution from dial, case material, to even the choice of movement and it's finish.

The founders also brought along ADC#2. A sweeping seconds hand piece. It feels very elegant on wrist. It looks much better in person than in pictures as they always are with these hand-made pieces.

A big thank you to Santi and Montse for their time. They're genuine, passionate people who are making watches that have souls.

Ken

Key Points from the Discussion

A collector inquired if Atelier de Chronometrie offers customization for the world-dial, allowing clients to center it on their specific hemisphere, similar to how De Bethune customizes starry night dials.
The author noted that while the ADC#4's world-dial is beautiful, its uniqueness compared to other world-dial watches might be debatable for some collectors.
The founders are open to customization beyond the dial; interested clients are encouraged to contact them directly to discuss options.
A contributor shared a link to an external article providing additional information on the Atelier de Chronometrie ADC#4 Cloisonné.
A collector inquired about the MSRP of the Atelier de Chronometrie pieces, noting their natural vintage feel.

The Discussion

SALMANPK

Apr 3, 2018

WoW, love the look of the ADC#4....

has a great natural vintage feel. Did they indicate the MSRP for it? Thank You Ken for sharing these beauties with us. S

Apr 3, 2018

I really like dial on the adc#4! [nt]

Mostel

Apr 3, 2018

Defintely a great manufacture, but...

so obscure... even by a serious collector's standard... And while the featured pic is very nice... still looks like any basic world-dial... I like this, but is it unique by any world-dial standard? I don't think so. It's very nice, no question, but... I don't know... shrug

Arie - Mr Orange

Apr 4, 2018

Obscure, absolutely.

But naming it any basic world dial....can’t agree there. It’s pretty unique in my eyes.

kykw

Apr 4, 2018

I haven't personally come across another dial that shows both the world and space...

And it's fully customizable and exectued masterfully. Do take a closer look when you get a chance.

Mostel

Apr 5, 2018

I want one of these 'uber-independents' to make a 3 reg chrono

THAT would be unexpected and something to behold. And something really wearable all the time

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