Claude Meylan / Squelette
Claude Meylan Squelette
Collection profile · 2024
Squelette is Claude Meylan’s signature skeletonized watch family, built around exposed movements, decorative bridges, and the brand’s Vallée de Joux emphasis on turning technical architecture into visible, sculptural watchmaking.
Why it matters
This is the clearest expression of Claude Meylan’s identity: movement decoration, openness, and sculptural finishing used as the main design language rather than a hidden technical layer.
Key references
Collection timeline
- 2024 — Claude Meylan’s history page explicitly states that ‘l’art du Squelette’ is pushed toward new horizons, confirming skeletonization as a core brand pillar.
- 2024 — The same official history text explains that the maison decorates and ‘déshabille’ each movement element, directly supporting the collection’s open-worked character.
- 2024 — The current site copy positions the brand as offering rare and historic movements while refining a new art of sculpted pieces, matching the Squelette concept.
FAQ
What defines Squelette at Claude Meylan?
The collection focuses on skeletonized watches that reveal the movement through open dials and decorated bridges.
Is Squelette a current collection?
Yes. It appears in the brand’s active story and collection presentation on the official site.
More from Claude Meylan
- Tortue — Tortue is Claude Meylan’s signature tortoise-shaped watch family, pairing a distinctive rounded case profile with skeletonized movement architecture and the brand’s sporty-elegant, Vallée de Joux-driven identity.
- Répétition — Minute repeater watches showcasing traditional haute horlogerie craftsmanship from the Vallée de Joux.