Papillon

With its unusual design, the Papillon fascinates the viewer at first sight.
But the most important function, of simply telling the time, is not lost in the process. Moreover, it becomes an experience. The unusual path of using the movement as a design component endows the Papillon with additional character and originality.
The smooth housing made of white gold completes the flowing form and makes the silhouette perfect. It nestles against the wrist of the wearer thanks to the concave curvatures, as if the watch had always been there. Elegance is evident down to the smallest detail. For example, the crown has been lovingly designed in the form of a calyx.
The sapphire display back emphasises the transparency and strength of the Papillon. Technology becomes tangible – a voyage of discovery begins

Mysterious time display
Spring barrels normally turn too slowly for the display of minutes and too fast for the hours. But in the Papillon the timing works differently.
Its spring barrels are not firmly tied to the sequence of the train. As a result the time display can be adjusted by means of the hand setting. An apparent matter of course, which is transformed into amazement on closer inspection of the mechanism.

The Papillon bridge
The particular design of the Papillon results from the individual structural elements. It needs no further decoration, which emphasises the understated nature of the watch. For example, the central bridge, which holds the wheels in position, is designed like a butterfly and gives the watch its name. Worked using high-quality, classic hand bevelling and with the finest, hand-polished chamfered edges.

The gear wheels
Two giant gear wheels with 192 and 175 teeth mean that Andreas Strehler can do without a third wheel. The double spring barrel arrangement and the omission of one gear wheel deliver energy savings which extend the life of the watch enormously. Along with the technical advantages, the arrangement of the gear wheels also offers the opportunity to design the movement in an open way, and the particular pleasure of being able to watch the passage of time.

Movement
Mechanical manual winding
Mysterious hours and minutes displayed by the gears themselves
80 hours power reserve, double mainspring
Tonneau Shape: 33.2x30mm, thickness 6.9mm
18,000 A/h, 19 Jewels

Case
88g of white Gold
Diameter 42mm, overall length 52mm, thickness 10mm
2 toothed sapphire wheels for hour and minutes display
Anti-reflective sapphire crystals
Black alligator strap with white gold tang buckle
Water resistance: 30 meters