One of just 38 examples, this Romain Gauthier C Edition Three* is a more vibrant addition to the series, with subtle, light blue accents radiating outwards from the sub-dial. A contemporary addition to the watchmaker's collection, the modern style retains Gauthier's signature finishing techniques and beautifully decorated parts.

Launched in 2005, Romain Gauthier has distinguished itself as an independent brand that is rooted in tradition, yet is unafraid to explore new frontiers, especially with asymmetrical displays. With complicated masterpieces such as the Logical One and unusual pieces like the Prestige HMS and Insight Micro-Rotor, Gauthier's ambition and design are decidedly different from other independent watchmakers.

The name of this example, "Continuum", suggests an evolution in Gauthier's work, continually moving forward. The series has since been renamed to simply "C by Romain Gauthier", perhaps adding more mystery to the watches and hinting towards their modern identity.It was part of the Edition Three release, of which only 38 examples were made. As with the Edition Two release, the watch introduced a different colourway, adding a subtle touch of cool-toned blue accents that complement the grey shades of the watch.

The faceted titanium case is constructed from Grade 5 titanium, featuring bevelled angles that allow the light to catch both brushed and polished surfaces, producing an especially striking effect and providing an excellent contrast against the vertically brushed grey dial. The dial is also completely constructed from titanium and is slightly off-centre. In a similar vein, the hour indices and the small seconds' intervals are also marked by blue lines of varying length. The watchmaker's signature is in flowing cursive script near the centre of the dial. Meanwhile, a hacking seconds mechanism allows for more accurate time-setting, and the crown features a light blue band wrapped around it, in a similar shade to the lines on the dial. White-gold hands are filled with SuperLumiNova, for enhanced legibility.

The watch is powered by an in-house developed calibre, which is horizontally constructed, and continues the theme of modern creation, with rhodium-plated titanium bridges that complement the watch. In terms of finishing, a mixture of sandblasted bridges and hand-hammered surfaces can be seen, alongside more traditional straight grained techniques. The finger-style bridges are a historical tribute to the style typically found in the Vallee de Joux, flowing delicately over the gears and balance wheel below.

Closer look

Condition

This Romain Gauthier C Edition Three is in excellent overall condition. The case and lugs show virtually no signs of wear and have been well preserved. The dial, hands, and movement are free from any signs of imperfections.

Warranty

The watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.