D001

An exceptional fusion of convention-defying watch design and profound horological sophistication, the D001 by new independent watch maison Desder is a sculpted paean to twentieth century automotive design and twenty-first century haute horlogerie, which brings together the talents of designer Mo Coppoletta and independent Master watchmaker Luca Soprana and a shared love for beautiful cars and the thrill of speed.

Inspired by the elegant streamlined profiles of 1920s and ‘30s automotive design whose sweeping contours oozed aerodynamic efficiency, and accentuated with the added poise and presence of ‘50s and ‘60s grand prix racers, the D001 is a dramatic watch which immediately seizes the attention of the onlooker. Measuring 46mm across and with a height of 24.8mm it certainly has an imposing personality on the wrist, yet thanks to being manufactured in Grade 5 titanium with polished stainless steel accents it is deceptively light to wear.

The marriage of tall, domed sapphire crystal windows at the front of the case which lead on to the curvaceous, chambered teardrop-shaped body gives the D001 an almost cathedral-esque appearance, whilst long curved sapphire windows along the top allow light to flood into the three chambers, and also provide a breathtaking view of the symmetric architecture and captivating mechanical animation of the remarkable Soprana triple axis tourbillon DSC_01 movement which beats within.