Christian Lass 30CP Independent Watch

quattro · 2025-12-05T20:26:54Z

Explore the Christian Lass 30CP, a bespoke timepiece for Takeshi Ikeda, featuring a unique multi-directional hairspring adjuster and master engraving. Discover collector insights on this Danish independent watchmaker's creation.

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Emmanuel, known as quattro on WatchProSite, offers an exclusive look at the Christian Lass 30CP, a bespoke timepiece crafted for Japanese collector Takeshi Ikeda. His detailed post highlights the watch's unique aesthetic, technical specifications, and the innovative multi-directional hairspring adjuster. This article delves into the community's response, exploring the nuances of this independent horological creation.

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This particular example of the Christian Lass 30CP with a Roman numerals dial was designed for Japanese collector Takeshi Ikeda, aka @take_fktk18.

The case measures 38 x 11.5 mm and the movement beats at 18,000 beats per hour (2.5 Hz).

Christian Lass is based in Denmark. He was a former Master watchmaker of the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva.

Best, Emmanuel

credit: @@take_ftkt18 & @christian_lass

The movement features a special “multi-directional hairspring adjuster floating on a ruby ball”.

According to Christian Lass: “the two screws on top can tilt the bridge from side to side while the screw on the underside, together with the ruby ball, can tilt the bridge in the other direction, as well as raise or lower the bridge. The screws act against each other and will lock the bridge in place after adjustment.”

credit: Sjx

Key Points from the Discussion

The innovative multi-directional hairspring adjuster, while technically intriguing, raises questions about its long-term serviceability and whether it would require complete readjustment during routine maintenance.
A recurring aesthetic critique among collectors, also noted on this Christian Lass 30CP, is the perceived imbalance or insufficient length of the seconds hand, which some feel detracts from the overall dial harmony.
The engraving on the Christian Lass 30CP, executed by Hannelore, is recognized as master-level work, contributing significantly to the watch's overall artistic and aesthetic balance.
Hannelore Lass, Christian Lass's partner, is a skilled watchmaker who chose to specialize in engraving, achieving mastery in the craft as evidenced by her detailed work on this timepiece.
Beyond their horological skill, Christian and Hannelore Lass are described as genuinely pleasant individuals, enhancing the appeal of their watches for collectors who value the human element behind independent watchmaking.

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mblum3

Dec 5, 2025

So, here's something that bothers me a bit, and not just on this piece. The seconds hand being too short, or not well balanced. Does anybody else feel this way?

Fastwong

Dec 5, 2025

Presumably the whole thing would need to get readjusted again during a service which seems sub-optimal? I'd be curious to learn more about this novel approach and the pros and cons, it's definitely an interesting and cool looking construction.

Mitch K

Dec 5, 2025

I believe it is a beautifully well balanced dial and movement. The engraving done by Hannelore is spot on. Besides the watch, traditionally made, the Lasses are wonderful people and a pleasure to spend time with.

Ichiran

Dec 6, 2025

Handmade and hand-finished in a wearable size.

quattro

Dec 6, 2025

But I'm sure some collectors/owners could know more. Best, Emmanuel

quattro

Dec 6, 2025

but it's good to know that in addition to making beautiful watches they are nice people too! Best, Emmanuel

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