David Candaux DC6 Wildfire
The David Candaux DC6 Wildfire is a new haute horlogerie creation from the independent watchmaker, featuring a distinctive design and complex mechanics. This model follows the DC6 Night Forest and introduces brighter orange accents, maintaining the brand's unique aesthetic and technical innovation.
- 45.9mm diameter
- 11.29mm thickness
- 55-hour power reserve
- Limited to 8 pieces
- Price: CHF 248,000
The case utilizes unidirectional carbon for the bezel, case back, and mid-case, while the lugs are a mix of microblasted, satin-finished, and hand-polished titanium.
The 'magic crown' is a hallmark of David Candaux, featuring a vertically telescoping push-button mechanism consisting of 31 components.
The dial features separate sapphire crystals for the hour/minute display and the tourbillon, with the hour and minute hands on an anodized orange sunburst titanium sphere.
The tourbillon balance wheel is tilted at 30 degrees and displays the running seconds.
The movement, Caliber 1740, uses titanium for its mainplate and bridges and features anglage, straight graining, pearling, and Côtes du Solliat finishing.
The watch has a lightweight construction, weighing 45g.
The textured rubber strap with a Velcro closure is noted as a fitting and casual element for such a technical watch.