MECHANICA CHRONO "NINE IN TEN"

From Done -

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While I might have announced this in an earlier some time back, I actually got to take the Mechanica Chrono for a spin around the halls of Geneva.

This was originally announced this new piece last December, but now that I have had a chance to try it on and put it through its paces?

Let me put all doubts aside - YOU WANT THIS WATCH! I certainly know that I do!

In speaking with the man behind Done, Thierry Clottu, the Nine in Ten will start shipping in June.

As a reminder, here are the pertinents -

Watch diameter

40mm

Bracelet/Strap width

20mm on the case and 18mm on the buckle

Water-resistant

10 ATM (100m)

Movement power reserve

60 hours (±2h)

Crown

Engraved with DONE logo

Case back

Screwed with sapphire crystal and consecutive number

Movement frequency

4Hz

Hands

Faceted and diamond-polished with Superluminova C1

Case Material

Stainless Steel

Type of watches

Chronograph

Movement

Automatic chronograph L111

Watch box

Leather travel pouch designed to hold multiple watch straps

The Mechanica Bi-Compax

From DONE  -

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This is the latest offering from DONE, a bi-compax slightly skeletonized chronograph.

Otherwise known as the Mechanica B-Compax, it is currently a pre-order item (on the plus side? pre-order priced). 

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Here are the pertinents -

Case:
Machined in 316L stainless steel (1.4435), the case measures 40 mm in diameter with a total thickness of 14.20 mm (only 9.25 mm without the sapphire crystals). Its two “box” sapphire crystals, extra-hard and anti-reflective, ensure optimal readability and exceptional scratch resistance. Designed to last, the watch is water-resistant to 10 ATM / 100 meters.

Movement:
The La Joux-Perret L111 bi-compax calibre, personalized in the “DONE Skeleton” version, displays hours, minutes, and seconds, with date at 6 o’clock and a 30-minute chronograph. Beating at 4 Hz (28,800 A/h), it offers a 60-hour power reserve and features a column-wheel chronograph system. Its anthracite/ruthenium finishes, decorated with Geneva stripes, skeletonized date disc, and a signed “DONE” oscillating weight, demonstrate a meticulous attention to detail.


Strap:
The strap is made from FKM rubber, both durable and comfortable. It features a quick-release system with spring bars and measures 20/18 mm in width and 115/70 mm in length, perfectly balanced on the wrist. It is paired with a 316L steel deployant clasp, elegantly signed DONE.


Dial and Hands:
The sapphire dial has a double-sided anti-reflective coating. Its black opaline flange is enhanced with Super-Luminova BGW9 Grade A at each hour marker, ensuring excellent visibility in the dark. A silicone gasket beneath the dial acts as a shock-absorbing system, reinforcing the watch’s overall durability. The faceted, diamond-cut hands, also filled with Super-Luminova BGW9 Grade A, complete the ensemble beautifully.

The Mechanica B02 Titanium

From DONE - 

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This one might be a just a bit under the radar, but that doesn't mean it should be!

Since their founding in 2016, DONE has been steadily establishing their design philosophy - mechanical movements that take pride of place in the entire watch. 

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This is the Mechanica B02 Titanium. The case measures 43.8 mm in diameter, is of Grade 5 titanium. The movement is based on ETA's 6497-1. This is one of the most iconic hand-wound movements available, with the skeletonization undertaken by DONE in house.

The movement is laid bare, encased by anti reflective, scratch resistant crystals.

The Mechanica B02 is quite fairly priced at CHF 2,516.00, and is available directly from DONE.

Here are the pertinents -

CASE

Diameter
43.8mm

Thickness
10.9mm

Length
51.6mm (lug to lug)

Material
Grade 5 titanium 

Water Resistance
10 ATM (100m)

Sapphire Crystal
Anti-reflective, scratch resistant on both sides

MOVEMENT

Model
ETA 6497-1 Swiss Made

Power Reserve
46 hours (±2h)

Movement Frequency
2.5Hz

Skeletonization
DONE Skeleton Design 

Coating
DLC Black (Diamond Like Carbon)

Done, But Not Finished!

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It is possible that you have already heard of them, but in case you haven't this is DONE.  This may seem like an unusual name for a watch brand, but the story behind it is compelling.

Per their website:

How to find a name that best defines the image that the founder wants to give to his watches, to his philosophy ? The process may look simple but is in fact terribly difficult.

It is while discussing about his watches around him that he realizes that his project is for him more than a dream, it is an accomplishment. The need to be able to say one day with pride, i realised my dream, i made it to the end « it’s done ».

That is how the name « Done » came out of the dark for the first time.

The name « DONE WATCHES » has a double signification, because it represents not just the personal challenge of making it to the end of your ideas « It’s DONE » but also to be associated to the birth region of this adventure, Neuchâtel, « DO » in « NE »

But back to the watches -

Courtesy of DONE

This is the MECHANICA C03. 

The case is of stainless steel and measures 40 mm in diameter.  Hours, minutes, seconds and a very visible date.  The movement is the SW400.  So it is safe to say that DONE will not be done-in by a lack of ETA 2824s ; )


And finally, the price - CHF 495!  This is a "coming attraction" and my understanding is that deliveries will start just about BaselWorld time next year - April/May 2020.