he most beautiful moments are not measured: they are lived. It is these suspended, fleeting, often unexpected moments that give time its true value. Mermont exists to preserve their essence. French writer and poet, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry claimed: “Perfection is achieved when there is nothing left to remove.”

Mermont’s inaugural timepiece, “La Parfaite” (Fr. “the perfect one”) follows the poet’s direction: it focuses on what is truly necessary with its finely crafted “solo hour hand”. Regulated to the highest standard with a deliberately approximate display, La Parfaite is conceived to offer a different timekeeping experience: free of haste, without abandoning its core functionality.

La Parfaite is a study in restraint with a devotion to the horological craft. An object that single handedly captures the essence of timekeeping. Assembled in Geneva in limited quantities, Mermont watches speak to enthusiasts who appreciate quiet horological substance over hype and spectacle.

At Mermont the watch and its wearer are the true stars. A celebration of time, artistry, and the moments which matter. Winding La Parfaite becomes a canvas for a deliberate ritual.

A true masterpiece of unprecedented shape and volume, La Parfaite’s “solo hand” visually slows down the passage of time, letting its wearer fully enjoy the moment. It is hand polished by Nicolas Delaloye using traditional techniques.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimensions: 38mm*9.2mm
• Platinum (Pt950) case and buckle with stamped hallmark /
• Tantalum case back. Black polished, heat-treated steel solo hand
• “Colimaçon” sunburst dial coated with Zapon
• Sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating
• Textile strap, 20mm*16mm
• Caliber: Lajoux-Perret D101, “finition soignée”, finely regulated by N.Delaloye
• Power reserve: 50h
• Water resistance: 30 meters
• Swiss made, hand finished, assembled and regulated in Geneva by N.Delaloye