LOTH Watch 1
Independent watchmaker Tristan Ho has launched his first commercially available timepiece, the LOTH Watch 1, a limited edition of 12 pieces that has already sold out. The watch features a distinctive hand-scratched maillechort dial and a heavily modified Unitas 6498 movement with custom maillechort bridges, reflecting Ho's background in research and his passion for high-end watchmaking.
- Limited edition of 12 pieces
- Price: SGD 6495 before tax
- 40.5mm stainless steel case
- 11.2mm thickness
- 49mm lug-to-lug
- Movement based on Unitas 6498 with custom bridges
- 40 hours minimum power reserve
The dial features a two-piece construction with a stainless steel chapter ring and a hand-scratched maillechort disc, using a technique adapted from charbonnage.
The movement is a heavily modified Unitas 6498, retaining only the base plate and wheel train, with Tristan Ho's own maillechort bridges replacing the originals.
The custom bridges on the movement have a distinctive curved profile, with polished, bevelled recesses for the screws and sharp internal and external angles.
The watch was nominated for the 2026 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in the Challenge Category.
Tristan Ho taught himself watchmaking through online resources and experimentation, transitioning from a career in biomedical research.
The watch is assembled in Ho's home workshop in Singapore, occupying a space of approximately 100 square feet.
The thermally treated hands provide a contrast to the dial.