In this position, there is no need to turn the wrist to see the time
THE LATERAL TIMEKEEPER
Type LATERAL Serie 2
Manufactured to the LATERAL side of the wrist, in ultralight titanium or carbon fiber, this unusual timepiece from its form is the result of an intense morphological work.
CALIBRE
At the crossroads of art, tradition and micro-mechanics, the skeleton movement is undoubtedly the epitome of the haute horlogerie.
CASE
Absolute innovation, this conceptual case from its form with dug | vaulted back include a unique passage solution for the strap.
STRAP
The goal was to develop a single watchstrap strand around the entire wrist, including a solution of adjustment to a millimeter. Goal achieved.
CASE
PLACE OF MANUFACTURE
Various locations in Switzerland
MATERIAL
Titanium grade 5 | DLC | carbon fiber
ARCHITECTURE
Casing from the front, closed bottom, sealing by 8 screws at the bezel
DIMENSION
Diameter : 40 mm
BEZEL
Titanium grade 5 | DLC | carbon fiber
CROWN
Threaded, double sealing, black DLC
GLASS
Sapphire, scratch-resistant with triple antireflective treatment
TIGHTNESS
Tight up to 50 metres
CALIBRE
PLACE OF MANUFACTURE
Manufactured at Fleurier, canton of Neuchâtel
CALIBRE
FD2603, skeleton, mechanical with manual winding
TERMINATION
Bridges, platine sanded with dark grey DLC
FUNCTIONS
Hour, minute in the center, second shifted at one hour
POWER RESERVE
80 hours approx
HANDS
With Superluminova coating, white the day, white the night
WINDING
Manual winding
DIMENSIONS
Diameter : 30.8 mm | Thickness : 3.1 mm
STRAP
PLACE OF MANUFACTURE
Manufactured in Geneva
MATERIAL
Alligator or Alcantara®
CRAFT
Handcrafted
SYSTEM
Adjustment to the millimeter by a hook-and-loop solution
Type LATERAL Serie 2
EXCLUSIVELY 5 TIMEPIECES MANUFACTURED
Type LATERAL Serie 2
Material : TITANIUM DLC grey
Weight : 62 grams (with strap)
Manufactured : 2
22'000 Chf 22'300 € 24'600 $
without VAT
Type LATERAL Serie 2
ONLY 5 TIMEKEEPERS MANUFACTURED
Type LATERAL Serie 2
Material : TITANIUM DLC black
Weight : 62 grams (with strap)
Manufactured : 2
22'000 Chf 22'300 € 24'600 $
without VAT
Type LATERAL Serie 2
ONLY 5 TIMEKEEPERS MANUFACTURED
Type LATERAL Serie 2
Material : CARBON FIBER
Weight : 39 grams (with strap)
Manufactured : 1
29'200 Chf 29'600 € 32'700 $
without VAT
THE MANUFACTURES
GENEVA
It is primarily the place of the inspiration, the ideas, the starting point. It is also the place where the straps are manufactured and where the communication and commercialization is based on.
FLEURIER
The place where FD2603 movement, the precious heart of the timepiece, is manufactured. It also gives place for the final assemblage and all of the controls; waterproofing, precision, etc.
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN SWITZERLAND
The place of manufacture of the exterior components of the timepiece; case, bezel, crown, screws, box, etc.
THE LATERAL HISTORY
In 1997, at the age of 8, on holiday in the south of Spain, a friend of my family wore his watch strangely, on the LATERAL side of the wrist.
It grabbed my attention immediately. The watch itself was not developed for this position. It was a normal watch that he wore in a different way.
To my "naive" question of why he wore it this way, he simply replied that it was easier to read the time.
Despite my young age, I found his answer logical. In this position, there is no need to turn the wrist to see the time.
This anecdote has left on my mind and gave me the idea of developing in 2014 a timepiece specifically designed to the LATERAL side of the wrist.
CAREER
Born in 1989 in Geneva, watchmaking and automobile enthusiast, I start my professional career at the age of 16 as a salesman in a bike shop after a difficult schooling.
My career continues at the age of 18 years after creating a service for prestige vehicles; carwash, transport, import, sales and purchase consulting.
Due to this activity, I completely fulfilled my passion for the fine automobile.
In 2013, after a long illness, I lost my brother François also passionate about watchmaking and automobile. The F in FD HERMANN is there for memory in order to complete the initial of my first name in the designation of the brand.
This terrible family tragedy motivates me to create something unique by going to the end of an idea. This inspiration lets me to launch in 2014 the development of an unusual timepiece designed to the lateral side of the wrist.
Following the birth of the first prototype on the 1st June 2017, I now have the pleasure to present to you this timepiece innovation within world of fine watchmaking.
Daniel Hermann
PRESENTATION
The commercialization of Type LATERAL Serie 2 can be organized by appointment.
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