Étude N°2 Guilloché

An international group of watch patrons banded together to create the Lyrique Group. We work directly with top watchmakers and designers to create watches reflecting the finest tradition of Swiss watchmaking. We support the development of new and creative watches, movements and techniques grounded in the craftsmanship developed over the centuries. By supporting and expanding the works of exceptional horology, we create the kinds of watches available through the combined resources of the group that would not otherwise be available to its members. In turn, Lyrique creates watches for an entire group of those who value exceptional Swiss horology heretofore unserved. We support the Horological Society of New York by donating a new watch for their auction to raise scholarship funds for watchmaking students.

Adding Architectural Depth

Étude N°2 Guilloché adds depth to Lyrique’s original watch by teaming with the guilloché masters of Comblémine, SA. Using an original design by Matthieu Allègre, the dial is a swirl of Burgundy wine in a crystal glass surrounded by chandeliers and candles. The brushed sides of the Voutilainen & Cattin case underscore the polished teardrop tipped belt securing the straps. The ring defining the eccentric seconds terminates in a scorpion’s kiss on the cheek of the 8.

The brushed hour chapter ring serves as a base for the raised applied Arabic numbers. The sub-dial at eighty-thirty integrates the center guilloché with the side of the dial crossed by the Fiedler observatorie hands. A hand-made ostrich strap by Protexo and buckle by Boucledor completes the Étude N°2’s design. Sébastien Monney and associates of M.A.D’E GVA, Sarl assembles each watch.

Movement

A hand-made movement, the AGH-6802 by Agenhor, is an updated version of the AGH-6801 used in Lyrique Étude N° 1. Included in the update are a Straumann® Hairspring, a balance wheel designed by Agenhor and produced by Precision Engineering AG, improved balance wheel bridge to guarantee a better strength in the long term, and modified base plates to provide more security around the anchor. The AGH-6802 retains the AgenEse® gear for the smooth movement of the eccentric second hand, and the AgenPit® regulator eases adjusting the hairspring without using collets nor a regulation lever. The AgenPit® regulator adjusts both the frequency and beat of the balance.

Operating at 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour, the AGH-6802 provides an unhurried and accurate timekeeping. As a hand-wound movement, the winding gears through the keyless works is remarkable for how smooth the crown winds the mainspring to the full 40 hours.

Sustainability

All of the suppliers in the creation of Lyrique Étude N°2 engage in sustainable practices and use sustainable materials: Agenhor SA, Voutilainen & Cattin SA, Comblémine SA: Cadrans et projets horlogers SA, Fiedler SA, Boucledor SA, Bracelets Protexo SA, and Lucrin Geneva.