Martin Braun is back with a new brand after his Martin Braun brand was wound down by parent company Franck Muller Watchland. Martin Braun is back in full force and he will be launching his new line at Baselworld 2011. I’ve always been a fan of Braun’s work and designs as his complications are unique and his styles are sensible. Something that is lacking in the watch market.

ANTOINE MARTIN – Quantième Perpétuel QP01

By establishing the Antoine Martin watch manufactory at Alpnach, in the heart of Switzerland, master watchmaker Martin Braun realised his dream of manufacturing a contemporary movement and creating unique, state-of-the-art modern timepieces. Two years of work were needed to envisage, create and produce this extraordinary watch, with its high aesthetic and technical standards. Among many other surprises are an oversized grade 5 titanium balance and a high-tech silicone escapement requiring no lubricant for extreme efficiency. As well as the talent displayed by the artist-watchmaker, the watch is an aesthetic joy to behold, with the case specifically designed to house the large movement. A work of art that perfectly sets off the manifold displays of its perpetual calendar.

Movement
Hand-wound, AM 39.001 calibre, 39.5 x 8 mm, 18,000 vib/h, 60 jewels, 324 components, 6-day power reserve

Functions
Hours, minutes, day, date, month, leap year, day/night indicator, power-reserve indicator

Case
18K pink gold, 18K white gold or black DLC steel
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Water-resistant to 50 m

Dial
Silvered
Day/night indicator at 9 o’clock, leap year at 12 o’clock, centre days and months
Large date window at 6 o’clock, power-reserve indicator on back

Strap
Brown Louisiana alligator leather with 18K pink or white gold folding clasp, or black rubber with black DLC steel folding clasp