Description

The present reference is the Andreas Strehler Time Shadow in Steel, an extraordinary expression of kinetic watchmaking and independent mechanical ingenuity, produced as an ultra-exclusive limited edition of only 8 pieces.

Representing the first time the master watchmaker has encased a mainline creation in polished stainless steel, the sculpted cushion-form case measures 41.00 mm by 37.30 mm (expanding to 43.40 mm by 47.20 mm across the lugs and crown) with a slender profile of just 10.00 mm in total height. Fronted by an ellipsoidal widescreen sapphire crystal and fitted with an exhibition sapphire caseback, the case architecture provides an expansive visual arena for Strehler’s mechanical theatre.

The dial base is finished in a silver plate treated with a matte grey galvanic coating, known as blackor, framed by an artisanal hammered grainage texture. The time display operates through a mesmerizing kinematic mechanism configured in the shape of a figure-eight infinity sign.

The hours are indicated by a rotating black chapter ring with wire-cut stenciled numerals that become visible only when passing over a stationary orange Super-LumiNova dot. The minutes are read via a polished steel hand with a dual-ended counterpoise: as the primary tip completes the upper sector of the outer track, the rear extension seamlessly picks up the graduation across an inner arc of orange luminous markers.

Visible both dial-side and through the reverse is Andreas Strehler’s bespoke in-house manually wound Calibre Time Shadow, his eighth original movement creation. Comprising 132 components across 20 jewels and beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz), it provides an expansive 78-hour power reserve delivered by twin mainspring barrels. The movement features Strehler’s proprietary escapement, a free-sprung balance with an overcoil hairspring, bevelled conical gear wheels for exceptionally smooth winding, and a differential stop-works mechanism to ensure linear torque delivery. The movement architecture is anchored by a hand-finished 5/8-bridge boasting eight interior, mirror-polished angles that frame the escapement and gear train.

Finished to uncompromising artisanal standards and crafted in a strictly limited run of 8 examples, the Time Shadow in steel represents a pinnacle of contemporary independent chronometry, uniting poetic time indication with pure kinematic mastery.

Andreas Strehler – Bio

Swiss watchmaker Andreas Strehler trained at the watchmaking school in Solothurn before joining Renaud & Papi, where he worked as a prototype-maker on complicated movements. In 1995, he established his own workshop in Winterthur, combining restoration, movement engineering, and the creation of watches under his name. His inventive designs include the Zwei, Papillon, Cocon, and Time Shadow, often concealing sophisticated mechanisms beneath restrained, legible displays. Strehler also developed movements for established brands, including H. Moser & Cie. In 2005, he founded UhrTeil AG for engineering and production. His achievements include the 2013 Prix Gaïa and a record-setting perpetual moon-phase mechanism.