Mahesh's detailed overview of the AkriviA Chronomètre Contemporain II (RRCC II) offers an invaluable first look at Rexhep Rexhepi's 10th-anniversary celebration timepiece. This article delves into the intricate details of the RRCC II, highlighting its technical advancements and aesthetic refinements. Mahesh's insights provide a crucial foundation for understanding why this particular reference stands out in the world of independent haute horlogerie.
The Chronomètre Contemporain II or RRCC II marks the second generation of timepiece from the atelier.
while the timepiece retains the AkriviA design language, RRCC II brings in a complication into this simple dress timepiece…a Jumping sub-seconds with the hacking zero-reset when the crown is pulled out….
RRCC II is offered in two variations,
Platinum case with Grand feu Black enamel dial
Rose Gold case with Grand feu Ivory enamel dial
The cases are hand-made by Mr Hagmann with traditional tools and bears his famous JPH hallmark.
At 38mm x 8,75mm with a curved and long lugs, it is classically proportioned.
Yes, the steel hands in the RG version is heated to purple finish, not blue !
The sub-dial on the Platinum version has a hand-engraved gratté pattern similar to the ‘only watch’ and is made with ‘Grey enamel’
The markings on both the dials are done out of ‘enamel’ not pad-printing….
The new manually wound movement has twin gear trains arranged symmetrically, but dedicates one train for the jump-seconds feature. The heart beats at 3 Hz (21600 VPH), brings in 82 hours power reserve, lever escapement but surpass the RRCC 1 in terms of precision. The new calibre gains 60% more inertia with newly designed balance wheel that uses regulating screws versus the circular weights in RRCC1.
Finishing of Rexhep has been always to the pinnacle and CC II is no exception. For example, the wheels of the going trains, which are finished with hand-polished bevels on their spokes and inner edges, resulting in 140 inward angles across the wheels of both trains.
All markings on the movement bridges are engraved by hand ! You’ll find hand decorated Côtes de Genève; perlage; circular graining; anglage with polished inward angles, black-polished steel screws etc
My final thoughts... RRCC II at first glance gives a ‘deja vu’ feel to it, but once you spend time with it, one will see a clear attempt from Rexhep to rethink, improve on every area with plenty of first-of-its kind novel touches.
It is true, We’re used to a jumping central second and some of us might prefer that way too but then it is how Rexhep perceives his timepiece….
My personal preference would be the Platinum-Black dial version, it is stunning but knowing it is limited to 50 pcs in each metal I might continue dreaming about it.
Thanks for your time & hope you enjoyed reading this.
P.S - Credits to AkriviA for sharing the press photos for PuristSPro.
Best,
mahesh.,
