Akrivia / Chronomètre Contemporain
Akrivia Chronomètre Contemporain
Collection profile · 2018
Rexhep Rexhepi’s defining classical chronometer line, introduced in 2018 as a more restrained, round-cased expression of the atelier’s values and later extended by the dead-beat-seconds Chronomètre Contemporain II.
Why it matters
The Chronomètre Contemporain family marks the point where Rexhep Rexhepi’s work moved from admired independent craft to widely recognized modern classic status. It translated the atelier’s finishing and chronometric obsession into a restrained three-hand format that became the signature platform for the contemporary Rexhep Rexhepi identity.
Key references
Collection timeline
- 2018 — Chronomètre Contemporain I launches and establishes Rexhep Rexhepi’s more classical, round-cased collection with grand feu enamel dial and zero-reset seconds.
- 2018 — The original Chronomètre Contemporain wins the Men’s Watch Prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, accelerating recognition for the brand.
- 2021 — The first Chronomètre Contemporain II is presented for the Only Watch auction in November 2021.
- 2022 — Chronomètre Contemporain II enters the collection with a new movement featuring twin barrels and independently driven dead-beat seconds.
FAQ
When was the Chronomètre Contemporain introduced?
The original Chronomètre Contemporain I is officially dated 2018 on the current collection page, while the Chronomètre Contemporain II first appeared as an Only Watch piece in November 2021 before broader collection release in 2022.
How does the Chronomètre Contemporain II differ from the first model?
According to the official collection page, the RRCC II keeps the family’s grand feu enamel aesthetic but uses an all-new movement with twin barrels, independently driven dead-beat seconds, zero-reset seconds, and a redesigned in-house conventional case.
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