CHRISTOPHE CLARET – 21 Blackjack

[Ernie Romers]

A fabulous demonstration of the expertise of the Christophe Claret movement manufacturer, the DualTow watch introduced in 2009 set the crowning touch to 20 years of passion and innovations in the service of the most prestigious brands. Since then, recognised as a creator of complete watches and no longer just movements, Christophe Claret has definitively earned a place among Haute Horlogerie brands. Witness the 21 Blackjack, a timepiece combining the world of gaming with extreme horological complexity, a field in which it has forged its reputation. Limited series of 21 watches per version.

Movement
Automatic, Calibre BLJ08, twin barrels, 501 parts, 40 jewels and 7 double ceramic ballbearing mechanisms, 28,800 vib/h, approx. 72-hour power reserve

Functions
Hours, minutes, three games: Blackjack with striking mechanism, roulette and dice game

Case
Grey titanium, black PVD-treated titanium, black PVD-treated titanium and 18K white gold or 18K pink gold, 45 mm
Two side windows, one revealing the striking hammer with its gong, and the other two dice
Titanium and/or gold crowns

Dial
Tinted sapphire featuring a plate adorned with motifs linked to the world of casinos, or black onyx dial
Metal and ruby or metal and ceramic hands
Front:
• 3 windows for the bank, 2 of which are activated on demand by utilizing push-button at 10 o’clock with gong.
• 4 windows for the player, 3 of which are activated on demand by utilizing push-button at 8 o’clock with gong.
Back: 3D roulette rotating in step with the watch movement

Strap
Black alligator leather

Public price in Swiss francs
Between 168'000 and 198'000 Swiss francs depending on the versions

Related link: Christophe Claret. Manufacture d'horlogerie. Mouvements à grandes complications.