Romain Gauthier Insight Micro-Rotor, Special Piece, Titanium

This Insight Micro-Rotor is one of few pieces made in natural titanium, and carries an "SP" designation on the reverse, indicating that it's a Special Piece. At the time, the introduction of the Insight series made this the third model from Romain Gauthier, further showcasing the maker's penchant for combining industrial styles with traditional watchmaking.

The core of the Insight Micro-Rotor is the movement, visible through the openworked dial. From a technical perspective, the movement is self-winding, featuring a micro-rotor visible from both sides. Pivoted on both the dial and the back, the micro-rotor winds twin mainsprings. Both barrels can be seen on the left side of the movement from the back, providing 80-hours of power reserve altogether.

The calibre consists of 206 individual components, with numerous hand-applied finishing techniques used throughout, as well as frosting, snailing, graining and polished bevels on the bridges and countersinks. The gears and ratchet wheels have circular spokes, while the screws have S-shaped heads, both a signature of Romain Gauthier's work.

The deep blue grand feu enamel dial shows the time display in a vertical line, with the hours and minutes at 12 o’clock and seconds just below. Both sub-dials are covered in fired vitreous enamel, with hollowed-out, dagger-shaped hands for the hours and minutes. Romain Gauthier’s distinctive balance wheel is shown at 6 o’clock, with curved arms and calibrated eccentric weights, flanked by the maker’s initials, which in this example are made blue to match the dial.

Meanwhile, the case measures 39.5mm across and just 12.9mm thick, is made out of natural titanium, which is untreated. The crown for winding manually and setting the time is at 2 o’clock, to allow space for wrist movement. The watch is accompanied by its original box and papers, which reference the watch as a special piece (SP) and are personally signed by Romain Gauthier himself, with a short note of thanks.

If sold within the United Kingdom, this Romain Gauthier Insight Micro-Rotor will be subject to 20% VAT

Closer look

Condition

This Romain Gauthier Insight Micro-Rotor is in excellent overall condition. The polished and brushed portions of the case show virtually no signs of wear. The dial, hands, and movement are free from any signs of imperfections. The engravings on the buckle are crisp and well defined.

Warranty

The watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.