The world of high-end watchmaking is about to experience an earthquake with the arrival of the Biver Automatic. This new creation, the fruit of the legendary expertise of Jean-Claude Biver and the innovation of his son Pierre, promises to shake up the codes of luxury watchmaking. Let’s dive into the details of this exceptional watch that combines tradition and modernity with unparalleled finesse.
An exceptional watchmaking lineage
The Automatic Biver is part of the continuity of a prestigious watchmaking heritage. After making an impression with a first diamond-set watch at the stratospheric price of over a million euros, Biver is back in the spotlight with a more accessible, but no less exceptional model. This new creation embodies the passing of the torch between Jean-Claude Biver, an emblematic figure of Swiss watchmaking, and his son Pierre, representing the new generation of innovative watchmakers.
A sleek design that captivates the eye
Unlike its predecessor, the Biver Carillon Tourbillon Minute Repeaterthe Biver Automatic opts for refined simplicity. The case, available in platinum or 18-carat rose gold, measures 39 mm in diameter and is only 10 mm thick. These perfectly balanced dimensions are in line with current market trends, offering optimum comfort on the wrist.
The watch features a sapphire crystal and a crown engraved with the brand logo. A surprising technical detail: its water resistance reaches 80 meters, an unusual feature for a watch in this category, reflecting the non-conformist spirit of the Biver house.
Four variations for a masterpiece
The Automatic Biver comes in four distinct versions, each with its own personality:
- Two models from the regular series, with dials in 18-carat white gold (for the platinum case) or 18-carat rose gold (for the rose gold case).
- Two models of the Workshop seriesa limited collection featuring natural stone dials. This year, we find sandblasted obsidian in the platinum case, offering an “industrial luxury” look, and pietersite in the rose gold case, a shimmering stone with fascinating reflections.
An exceptional movement signed Dubois Depraz
At the heart of the Biver Automatic beats the caliber JCB-003the result of a collaboration with the famous Dubois Depraz manufacturer. This automatic movement with micro-rotor is a true technical feat:
- Meticulous finishes: barley grain, Clous de Paris guilloche, black polishing and satin finishing.
- Micro-rotor en or 22 carats.
- Frequency of 25,200 vibrations per hour.
- Generous 65-hour power reserve.
- Instant reset mechanism for the second hand when setting the time.
A price that matches excellence
The Automatic Biver is positioned in the very high-end segment of Swiss watchmaking. Prices vary according to the models:
- Platinum version on leather strap: around €73,000
- Rose gold version on leather strap: around €70,000
- Platinum Atelier Series (obsidian dial): approximately €86,000
- Atelier series in pink gold (pietersite dial): approximately €83,000
For fans of metal bracelets, an additional €27,000 is expected for the five-link “Biver” bracelet, available for all models.
A new era for luxury watchmaking
With the Automatic Biverthe Biver house consolidates its position in the high-end watchmaking landscape. By offering this model as its second creation, the brand establishes a clear and coherent aesthetic language, a challenge that many brands struggle to meet. This watch perfectly embodies the fusion between Swiss watchmaking heritage and contemporary innovation, promising to seduce the most demanding collectors.
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