Romain Gauthier Insight Micro-Rotor, Titanium

This Insight Micro-Rotor is one of few limited edition pieces made with natural titanium. Produced between 2018 - 2022, the introduction of the Insight series made this the third model from Romain Gauthier, further showcasing the maker's penchant for combining industrial styles with traditional watchmaking. Only thirty pieces were originally produced across the series, divided evenly between white, black frosted, and blue enamel dials.

The core of the Insight Micro-Rotor is the movement, visible through the openworked dial. From a technical perspective, the movement is self-winding, featuring a micro-rotor visible from both sides. Pivoted on both the dial and the back, the precious metal micro-rotor winds twin mainsprings. Both barrels can be seen on the left side of the movement from the back, providing 80 hours of power reserve altogether.

The calibre consists of 206 individual components, with numerous hand-applied finishing techniques used throughout, as well as frosting, snailing, graining and polished bevels on the bridges and countersinks. The gears and ratchet wheels have circular spokes, while the screws have S-shaped heads, both a signature of Romain Gauthier's work.

The black grand feu enamel dial shows the time display in a vertical line, with the hours and minutes at 12 o’clock and seconds just below. Both sub-dials are covered in fired vitreous enamel, with dagger-shaped hands filled with lume for the hours and minutes. Romain Gauthier’s distinctive balance wheel is shown at 6 o’clock, with curved arms and calibrated eccentric weights, flanked by the maker’s initials. Meanwhile, the titanium case measures 39.5mm across and just 12.9mm thick, is made out of natural, untreated titanium. The crown for winding manually and setting the time is at 2 o’clock, to allow space for wrist movement.

If sold within the United Kingdom, this Romain Gauthier Insight Micro-Rotor Tiatnium will be subject to 20% VAT

Closer look

Condition

This Romain Gauthier Insight Micro-Rotor is in excellent overall condition. The case shows virtually no signs of wear, with only light superficial marks on the very surface. The dial, hands, and movement are free from any signs of imperfections and have been well preserved.

Warranty

The watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.