Delaloye Genève Renaissance & Garde-Temps Overview

quattro · 2025-02-23T15:59:23Z

Explore Delaloye Genève's 'Renaissance' and 'Le Garde-Temps' watches. Discover Nicolas Delaloye's unique tantalum cases, enamel dials, and ND01.s movement.

quattro's comprehensive post introduces Nicolas Delaloye's significant return to independent watchmaking with the 'Renaissance' and revisits his foundational 'Le Garde-Temps'. This article delves into the technical and aesthetic details of these creations, offering a crucial look at a master craftsman's journey and his distinct approach to haute horlogerie. It highlights the evolution of Delaloye Genève, providing valuable context for collectors interested in independent brands and their unique contributions to the industry.

Nicolas Delaloye entered the Geneva Watchmaking School in 1987. In 2000 he founded his own brand, Delaloye Genève, and introduced his first watch: 'Le Garde-Temps' (the Time-Keeper).

In 2024, after an 8-year interlude at the Patek Philippe Museum, he relaunched the brand with a new watch: the 'Renaissance' (the 'Rebirth'), with a case made of 99.5% tantalum, a crown with inserted amethyst or citrine and powered by the ND01.s manual movement, decorated with pink 5N Côtes de Genève and hand-engraved.

Best to you all.

A/ THE RENAISSANCE

1/ Renaissance 24.NR, Black enamel dial - Roman numerals

credit: independent watcher

2/ Renaissance 24.IR, Ivory enamel dial - Roman numerals

credit: @le.collector

3/ Renaissance 24.IA, Ivory enamel dial - Arabic numerals

credit: UptickWatchReviews on YouTube

B/ LE GARDE-TEMPS (powered by ND01 movement)

1/ Rose gold 41mm model with chocolate mother-of-pearls dial

credit: independent watcher

2/ Rose gold 41mm model with mop and salmon guilloché dial

credit: independent watcher

3/ White gold 41mm model with black dial

credit: @nagasakitokeisya & @ kazuhiko.koyanagi

Renaissance by Nicolas Delaloye: return of a Geneva Haute Horlogerie master craf

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The original 'Le Garde-Temps' model from around 2000 showcases the brand's early aesthetic and technical foundations, providing a historical perspective on Delaloye's work.
The 'Renaissance' models, particularly the Black & Ivory enamel dials with Roman numerals, are appreciated for their aesthetic appeal and the unique inclusion of a stone within the crown. However, the prominent size of the brand name on the dial is noted as a potential distraction.

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EinPA

Feb 23, 2025

Chef’s kiss to both!

Larrykelley11

Feb 23, 2025

i quite like the Black & Ivory enamel dials with the bold Roman numerals and the stone inside the crown is unique. The movement speaks for itself and pleasing to my eye. However, does his name have to be so LARGE on the dial, it feels like a distraction. Thanks for posting, I’m not familiar with this watchmaker.

hmd4m

Feb 23, 2025

My GT from around 2000.

Delaloye Genève Renaissance & Garde-Temps Overview

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