Besançon has always been the capital of French time. It may well become one again if Silmach has his way. The concept watch, designed and assembled in Besançon, which this micromechanics company has just unveiled on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform, was financed in just a few days. Produced in 1088 units and priced at €1850, it was produced in collaboration with its strategic partner, the Timex Group, and designed in Milan by its flagship designer, Giorgio Galli. It must be said that the project, called "TheTimeChanger", is very ambitious: it is nothing less than replacing the quartz calibre, which has reigned unchallenged on our wrists for decades, by a brand new silicon core made in France.
What makes this new watch revolutionary? Here, there is no question of a mechanical movement or a concept of haute horlogerie. Rather, we are talking about advanced technology and micromechanics. This French company specialises in...
This article is for subscribers only. You still have 73% to discover.
Flash Sale €1.99/month for 6 months
Offer available until October 23rd. Without obligation.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT
Already a subscriber? Log