Pierre DeRoche, a brand that launched unique mechanism like Concentric Chronograph in 2005, once again unveils its new ‘Variation Dare’ collection at the Baselworld 2007 fair. This time brand has created SplitRock, a contemporary model highlighting taut lines entirely in harmony with the daring nature of its mechanism. This watch represents the theme that gave rise to the idea of ‘Pierre DeRoche Variations.’ SplitRock is the watch that meets all expectations of high-quality watchmaking.
Pierre DeRoche’s masterpiece Variation Dare, results from the encounter between an urban art- graffiti and utilize charms of world acknowledged Swiss artist Sigi von Koeding. For now, Variation Dare comes in only limited edition of 11 pieces and each of these watches features a one-of-a-kind dial hand-painted by Sigi von Koeding. The timepieces present a black and white vision of the artist’s distinctive and highly contrasting world, enlivened by hands in the artist’s very own shade of orange.
SplitRock Variation Dare sports exclusive self-winding Dubois Depraz movement, cutout and engraved oscillating weight.
Case: Polished and satin-brushed steel, ‘double water-resistant’ crown and push-buttons, sapphire crystal glareproofed glass and case-back, water-resistant to 30 m.
Dial: Guilloche silver-colored, with hour-markers and four large black rhodium-plated numerals.
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds and chronograph function (with 60-second, 60-minute, 12-hour indications) displayed by three concentric hands, date.
Strap: Rolled-edge crocodile leather, steel folding clasp.
