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[message]The History of the Brand
Born from a dream and a passion in 2016, Skill Watches pushes the boundaries of traditional watchmaking thanks to the vision of Olivier and Thomas, its creators. Inspired by Jules Verne and the steampunk movement, they have designed unique timepieces, combining cutting-edge technology, bold creativity and accessibility. Skill Watches embodies a strong philosophy: democratizing fine watchmaking by offering limited and meaningful creations, manufactured locally with care.
Skill Watches is characterized by a bold design, combining modern aesthetics and functionality. The watches feature clean lines and a style that echoes the steampunk universe while highlighting innovative and modular mechanics. The brand's philosophy is based on the idea of creating watches that transcend their simple utility, becoming collector's items and symbols of a watchmaking that evolves without compromise.
Skill Watches are made with high-quality materials, chosen for their durability and aesthetics. Stainless steel, sapphire crystal, and reclaimed and reconditioned components demonstrate a commitment to quality, sustainability, and longevity. Each model embodies elegance and robustness, standing the test of time while maintaining a timeless beauty.
The spirit of Skill Watches lies in the fusion of creative audacity and technical rigor. Each watch embodies a passion for innovation, challenge and the quest for excellence. It is not just a brand, it is a philosophy of life: pushing the boundaries of fine watchmaking, while remaining true to the idea of making mechanical beauty accessible. Skill Watches is for those who see time differently, for those who want their watch to tell a unique and timeless story, without compromising on quality and design. It is a tribute to human ingenuity and the endless quest for perfection.
“Skill Watches: The perfect combination of innovation, tradition and sustainability.”
The Watches
M51, the name is evocative of a well-known Messier object. Messier, a great French astronomer, had undertaken to catalogue comets to join Halley in posterity.
After years of observing the deep sky, he began to classify the observed phenomena in a catalog that is still called today: the Messier catalog. Among these celestial objects: M51, the Whirlpool galaxy!
For us, astronomy is a family passion spanning several generations and it was therefore perfectly logical to name our calibers with astronomical names linked to their genesis.
M51 is the “prepared” version of what Maëlstrom announced during the first year of our brand: a tourbillon certainly, but now refined with more subtlety and details.
The previously partially opened movement is now reinterpreted with an architecture that will not fail to recall the “Hebdomas” of the great era and the finishes are correlated between the case and the movement: circled upper faces, sandblasted back, hand-polished bevels.
While the Maelström dials remain in the catalogue, various custom-made designs are now possible: screwed, engraved or painted dials.
Technical characteristics
Hand-wound movement Ø 31mm
Power reserve of more than 100 hours
Resistance to shocks greater than 5000 G
Swiss Made Integral
Box of Ø 42mm
Thickness 12mm
All our models can be personalized according to your wishes, each piece can be carefully selected according to your preferences: color, finish, material, etc.
After ordering, we will contact you to discuss your future watch together.
During the production of your unique model in our workshop in La Chaux-de-Fonds, you can come and see us to see its development.
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