C Edition Two, Titanium

Debuting in 2021 under the name Continuum, Romain Guathier’s sports watch was an aggressively technical and thoughtful offering. Since renamed ‘C by Romain Gauthier’, this collection has expanded to include even more contemporary iterations. This is the second installment of the model, offering a sportier take on the original. Fully titanium in movement and case execution, the C Edition Two pairs a black case, dial, and rubber strap for a monolithic and technical aesthetic. The C Edition Two was made in just 38 examples.

The case of the C Edition Two remains traditionally 6-faceted with a 9.5mm thinness. This design is mirrored in the caseback. The Edition Two utilizes a black Amorphous Diamond-Like Carbon (ADLC) coating to create the black finish on its grade 5 titanium case, offering both extreme hardness, smoothness, and corrosion resistance. The result is a rugged but refined aesthetic that pairs well with the faceted case shape to create a sleek but sporting look. The aesthetic is completed by a black PVD-coated titanium dial with red Super-LumiNova in the 18k white gold indices and hands. The crown is set to 2 in order to allow comfortable freedom of movement of the wrist. The rubber strap has been designed to perfectly integrate into the case shape, also complimenting the impression of its bridges. 

Including the strap and buckle, the total weight of this C Edition Two is a shockingly light 55 grams. This is only possible thanks to a titanium calibre. The calibre is entirely in-house manufactured in an un-traditional yet still Vallée de Joux style. The bridges feature a stepped shape for depth. Outer edges feature a double-bevel, with a straight brushed border. The central area is given a hand-engraved dimpled texture. Screws feature proprietary S-shaped heads and wheels have been largely opened with a unique circular, bevelled spoke. The hacking seconds incorporates an unusual small snail cam. When the seconds are re-engaged, that snail gives an impulse to the balance wheel that means it cleverly gets to full amplitude immediately. It is an echo of the snail torque system in the Logical One, with different application. It is a fundamentally impressive movement. 

The C by Romain Gauthier is contemporary Vallée de Joux independent watchmaking for daily wearing. The entire watch has been designed carte blanche with a cohesive aim, something rarely seen from the larger Swiss brands. Every detail is considered, down to the S-shaped screws that ensure greater torque can be delivered to the screw head. It is a subtle dose of high watchmaking that will remain under the radar of most, independent to the core, and undeniably pretty. It is the most adaptable and easily-to-live-with Romain Gauthier yet made, no less beautiful much substantially more robust.

This C Edition Two presents in excellent condition. The case shows only the lightest signs of wear from occasional but careful use. The dial and hands show no signs of wear or patina. The calibre is running well within spec. on our timing equipment. This example comes with its full set.

This example is modelled on an average-sized 7-inch wrist.