A DIAL OF NOCTURNAL DEPTH
The Promenade Midnight Pearl explores a mysterious aesthetic, evoking the sensation of gazing into a star-filled night sky. Its dial, created in partnership with GT Cadrans, combines deep blue brilliance with subtle iridescent undertones, creating an impression of infinite depth beneath the surface. Light interacts with the materials in complex ways, producing a shifting constellation-like sparkle. This atmospheric effect gives the watch a refined, almost meditative presence, transforming the passage of time into a visual experience reminiscent of midnight reflected on still water.
PATENTED LAYERED CONSTRUCTION
This remarkable appearance is achieved through a patented sandwich construction that unites Tahitian mother-of-pearl with aventurine glass. The nacre foundation, selected for its grey tone and natural violet-green reflections, is thinned to roughly 0.2 mm and overlaid with an equally thin sheet of blue aventurine. Embedded metallic particles within the glass create a fine, star-like shimmer. Together, the layers produce a dial measuring only about 0.4 mm thick, yet possessing extraordinary visual richness and complexity.
TECHNICAL MASTERY IN ASSEMBLY
Bringing these fragile components together requires meticulous hand assembly and advanced machining techniques. Every cut — from the dial’s perimeter to the apertures for applied markers — must be executed with extreme precision to avoid damaging the materials. The creation of the small-seconds subdial presents an additional challenge, as a groove must be milled into the aventurine layer without penetrating the nacre beneath. Such operations demand careful programming and steady craftsmanship, pushing the limits of what is technically achievable in dial manufacturing.
UNIQUE WITHIN A LIMITED SERIES
The extreme thinness of the aventurine layer makes it highly susceptible to breakage during production, further reducing yield and increasing rarity. Within the limited edition of thirty-eight pieces, each dial displays its own pattern of sparkle and iridescence due to natural variations in both materials. Artisans strive for visual harmony while embracing these differences, ensuring that every watch possesses a distinct personality. The Promenade Midnight Pearl thus combines technical innovation with natural individuality, resulting in a collection where no two examples are ever truly alike.
