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Lot Essay
In 2017, after nine years of development, Agenhor presented the AgenGraphe®, the world’s most advanced chronograph movement. It features a revolutionary central, coaxial, elapsed time display offering unparalleled legibility for a wristwatch, plus a dial-side winding rotor that does not obscure appreciation of its mechanical beauty.
For Only Watch, Agenhor presents Carpe Diem, powered by the very first production AgenGraphe® movement manufactured and delivered by Agenhor. Carpe Diem is a fully functioning desk clock and chronograph that can be orientated through 360 degrees: instead of hands, five rotating disks display time and elapsed time.
Agenhor is a movement supplier, not a brand; this truly unique piece has been designed in collaboration with students at the Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD), who imagined a transparent ball magnifying the beauty of this next-generation chronograph movement. The concept of highlighting what’s normally hidden is inspired by the vibrant minds and personalities of children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
COLLABORATION
Agenhor revisited its new chronograph for the students of the Watch Design class at HEAD (Haute Ecole d’Art et de Design of Geneva) to imagine a unique timepiece of art. Fourteen students worked in pairs over three weeks.
The project designed by Bérénice Noël and Florian Wicki was unanimously acclaimed by the team working on this exceptional endeavor: Luc Pettavino (Only Watch), Jean-Marc Wiederrecht (Agenhor), Valérie Ursenbacher (HEAD), Technew (Packaging company) and the designer and PM Serena Trabalza.
The Carpe Diem concept was selected for its «on the outside looking into inner beauty» approach, which the jury felt reflected living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
For Only Watch, Agenhor presents Carpe Diem, powered by the very first production AgenGraphe® movement manufactured and delivered by Agenhor. Carpe Diem is a fully functioning desk clock and chronograph that can be orientated through 360 degrees: instead of hands, five rotating disks display time and elapsed time.
Agenhor is a movement supplier, not a brand; this truly unique piece has been designed in collaboration with students at the Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD), who imagined a transparent ball magnifying the beauty of this next-generation chronograph movement. The concept of highlighting what’s normally hidden is inspired by the vibrant minds and personalities of children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
COLLABORATION
Agenhor revisited its new chronograph for the students of the Watch Design class at HEAD (Haute Ecole d’Art et de Design of Geneva) to imagine a unique timepiece of art. Fourteen students worked in pairs over three weeks.
The project designed by Bérénice Noël and Florian Wicki was unanimously acclaimed by the team working on this exceptional endeavor: Luc Pettavino (Only Watch), Jean-Marc Wiederrecht (Agenhor), Valérie Ursenbacher (HEAD), Technew (Packaging company) and the designer and PM Serena Trabalza.
The Carpe Diem concept was selected for its «on the outside looking into inner beauty» approach, which the jury felt reflected living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.