ne of the distinguishing features of Perrelet is its ability to continually renew its Turbine collection. The Manufacture has recently begun collaborating with internationally renowned artists, offering them the opportunity to interpret the collection as a blank canvas to be modified at will.

Perrelet has now teamed up with the artist seconde/seconde/ to create an unprecedented and very special Turbine watch. The French artist has given an industrial twist to Perrelet’s most emblematic timepiece: he chose to play with the turbine itself by highlighting its potentially dangerous aspect, and replacing the traditional central seconds hand with the classic “Keep Hands Clear” sign, commonly used to prevent accidents in the presence of moving machinery or sharp-edged components.

But that’s not all. He also used the date of the Manufacture’s foundation to compose the inscription “1777 days since last injury”: a clear reference to the typical “Safety First” sign found in factories. The sequel is ironically expressed in the autographed dedication on the case back: “I sincerely love art. But it will always come second. Safety first.” 41mm titanium case equipped with COSC-certified Manufacture movement.

Price: CHF 5,180

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