Quattro introduces readers to Nicolas Delaloye's independent watchmaking journey, from the founding of Delaloye Genève in 2000 to its 2024 relaunch. The post highlights two significant creations: the original 'Le Garde-Temps' and the new 'Renaissance' models. This feature provides an exclusive look at Delaloye's distinctive approach to haute horlogerie, emphasizing unique materials and intricate craftsmanship.
Nicolas Delaloye entered the Geneva Watchmaking School in 1987. In
2000 he founded his own brand,
Delaloye Genève, and introduced his first watch: '
Le Garde-Temps' (the Time-Keeper).
In 2024, after an 8-year interlude at the Patek Philippe Museum, he relaunched the brand with a new watch: the 'Renaissance' (the 'Rebirth'), with a case made of 99.5% tantalum, a crown with inserted amethyst or citrine and powered by the ND01.s manual movement, decorated with pink 5N Côtes de Genève and hand-engraved.
Best to you all.
A/ THE RENAISSANCE
1/ Renaissance 24.NR, Black enamel dial - Roman numerals
credit: independent watcher
2/ Renaissance 24.IR, Ivory enamel dial - Roman numerals
credit: @le.collector
3/ Renaissance 24.IA, Ivory enamel dial - Arabic numerals
credit: UptickWatchReviews on YouTube
B/ LE GARDE-TEMPS (powered by ND01 movement)
1/ Rose gold 41mm model with chocolate mother-of-pearls dial
credit: independent watcher
2/ Rose gold 41mm model with mop and salmon guilloché dial
credit: independent watcher
3/ White gold 41mm model with black dial
credit: @nagasakitokeisya & @
kazuhiko.koyanagi
Renaissance by Nicolas Delaloye: return of a Geneva Haute Horlogerie master craf
