n March 20, 2016, the first day of spring, Code41 was born with a clear ambition: to offer a different kind of watchmaking. More transparent. More direct. Co-created with its community and distributed without intermediaries.

Ten years later, on March 20, 2026 at 3:46 PM — at the precise moment of the spring equinox — pre-orders for the Open Heart collection officially opened. A deliberate choice. A symbol of renewal. A new cycle marking a return to the essentials.

For its 10th anniversary, Code41 did not want to celebrate success alone. Open Heart embodies both achievements and more challenging periods.

For more than two years, the global geopolitical context has weakened the watch industry. Like all players in the sector, Code41 has gone through moments of uncertainty, difficult strategic decisions, and phases of doubt.

But the brand has a singular strength: its community. Thousands of votes. Hundreds of comments. A constant commitment throughout the development process.

The enthusiasm generated by Open Heart confirmed what has defined Code41 from the very beginning: each project is truly shaped by those who support it. This collection speaks of endurance. Of resilience. Of deliberate transparency. And of the ability to keep moving forward, even when conditions become more difficult.

The final version of the collection was chosen by the community. Two variants emerged:

• Black dial paired with an anthracite PVD steel case
• Blue dial paired with a steel case

The choice of the Sellita SW200 came naturally because of its robustness and long-term reliability — a proven Swiss movement, recognized across the industry for its precision, stability, and ease of maintenance.

For this edition, Code41 chose to integrate the brand-new evolution of the calibre - the Sellita SW200-2 AJ Power+. This version, recently introduced by Sellita, benefits from an extended power reserve of approximately 65 hours, compared with around 41 hours for the standard SW200 version.

Open Heart reflects Code41’s philosophy: making mechanics visible, making rational production choices, and maintaining an accessible price point without unnecessary compromise.

At the same time, Code41 is unveiling a limited edition developed with Stéphane Peterhansel, Dakar legend nicknamed “Monsieur Dakar,” holder of 14 victories in the most demanding event in motorsport.

Beyond the record, it is a shared mindset that brought the brand and the driver together: consistency, precision, and the ability to move forward despite uncertainty.

This Signature version stands out through:

• A textured sand dial evoking desert dunes
• A black PVD steel case
• A model available exclusively during the pre-order period, from March 20 to April 16, 2026. After that date, it will no longer be possible to acquire it.
• More than a tribute to victory, this edition celebrates endurance and perseverance — values shared by Code41 and Stéphane Peterhansel.

As with every new project, early supporters will benefit from a numbered Creator Edition as well as preferential pricing.

• Creator Edition price: €2,450 / CHF 2,150
• Estimated future retail price: €2,700 / CHF 2,400

The first day of spring marked the birth of CODE41 ten years ago. Open Heart is not a nostalgic watch. It is a watch of transition. A visible mechanical heart. Always in motion. A renewal the brand intends to pursue in the months ahead.

Technical specifications

• Case: Diameter: 40 mm / Thickness: 10.5 mm - 316L steel
• Swiss movement: Sellita SW200-2 AJ Power+
• Type: Automatic
• Power reserve: approx. 65 hours
• Open heart architecture
• Water resistance: 10 ATM (100 meters)