Description

From his workshop nestled near the Jura Mountains, we present today a rose gold version of Sylvain Pinaud’s Origine, a time-only watch distinguished by exceptional finishing that won the Horological Revelation Prize at the 2022 GPHG.

On a black dial, time is indicated by mirror-polished rose gold hands set over two sub-dials. The hallmark dial-side balance architecture, central to the Origine’s identity, offers a dynamic view of the free-sprung balance and Breguet overcoil hairspring. Depth is enhanced through a multi-part construction, with raised chapter elements and finely executed rings adding nuance without excess.
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Housed within a 40 mm by 11 mm rose gold case, the Origine movement is fully conceived by Sylvain Pinaud. Hand-wound, it delivers approximately 55 hours of power reserve at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz). The going train has been specifically calculated for this calibre, while the movement architecture places the regulating organ on the dial side for visual emphasis. Finishing is executed to a high artisanal standard, featuring broad anglage, frosted surfaces, and finely grained wheels throughout.
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The case, dial, and movement finishing reflect the independent ethos for which Pinaud has become known: high-quality, artisanal watchmaking produced in small numbers with extensive in-house fabrication. Components typically outsourced, such as the hairspring, jewels, mainspring, case, and dial, are carefully sourced from top specialists, while the remainder is crafted in his Sainte-Croix workshop. The result is a time-only wristwatch whose apparent simplicity is elevated by original construction, dial-side animation, and meticulous hand-finishing.
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A hand-stitched leather strap with a pin buckle completes the restrained, dress-oriented character.

Sylvain Pinaud – Bio

An independent Swiss watchmaker based in Sainte-Croix, Sylvain Pinaud blends art and science in meticulously handcrafted timepieces. The son of a watchmaker, he grew up at the bench before formal training at the Morteau watchmaking school. Years spent in discreet ateliers and major manufactures honed his craft and informed a vision rooted in authenticity, mechanics, and artisanal excellence.

From his fully equipped workshop in the Jura mountains, Pinaud restores historical objects and develops innovative prototypes—believing that history feeds the future. Traditional lathes and milling machines sit alongside precision instruments as components are fabricated and movements are finished in-house. Eschewing assembly-line methods, he pursues qualitative, high-end watchmaking, dedicating the necessary time to each creation.

Pinaud’s work is marked by clean engineering, thoughtful aesthetics, and a sincere, hands-on approach that champions independence, relevance, and integrity in modern horology.