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Purity, No. 01, Tourbillon, NanoSaphir Green, Flying Tourbillon, Skeletonised Twin-Barrel Movement, NanoSaphir
Estimate: $30,000 – 50,000
- Brand
- ArtyA, Geneva
- Model
- Purity Tourbillon NanoSaphir
- Year
- Circa 2021
- Calibre
- ArtyA 01/01
- Materials
- Green NanoSaphir
- Bracelet
- Black ArtyA leather strap
- Buckle
- Stainless steel ArtyA pin-buckle
- Dimensions
- Ø 46.0 mm
- Thickness
- 12.2 mm
- Signature
- Dial, case and movement
ArtyA Purity Tourbillon NanoSaphir: Transparency in motion The ArtyA Purity Tourbillon exemplifies the independent manufacturer's unconventional approach to haute horlogerie, combining experimental materials with exceptional mechanical transparency. Its distinctive green NanoSaphir case provides an unobstructed view of the movement, transforming the watch into a captivating display of contemporary craftsmanship. At its heart lies an oversized flying tourbillon, supported by two parallel-mounted barrels delivering an impressive 72-hour power reserve. The extensively skeletonised architecture exposes the intricacy of the mechanism, while centrally mounted hands preserve a harmonious and remarkably legible time display. The translucent green case lends the watch a striking visual identity, allowing light to pass through its sculptural construction and illuminate the finely finished movement from every angle. Combining avant-garde design, sophisticated materials and traditional mechanical artistry, this Purity Tourbillon offers collectors a distinctive expression of ArtyA's independent watchmaking philosophy. --
Biography
ArtyA — Independent Swiss Watchmaking Founded in Geneva in 2009 by Yvan Arpa, ArtyA brings an unconventional eye to Swiss watchmaking. A former mathematics teacher with a long career in the watch industry, Arpa established the brand to pursue his own ideas, combining mechanical craftsmanship with a taste for unusual materials and unexpected design. His wife and creative partner, artist Dominique Arpa-Cirpka, has helped shape the brand’s character. Her handcrafted dials incorporate butterfly wings, gold leaf, natural pigments and other organic materials, giving each composition its own texture and detail. ArtyA’s early collections attracted attention for their bold themes. Son of a Gun incorporated ammunition components into watch dials, while Son of Sound drew inspiration from guitars and musical instruments. These pieces established a distinctive identity rooted in Arpa’s personal interests and willingness to experiment. Over time, the brand has placed greater emphasis on the mechanics themselves. Its Purity collection showcases movements through transparent cases, while its more complicated watches include tourbillons and minute repeaters. Sapphire, Damascus steel, ceramic and carbon fibre extend that experimentation to the cases. Operating independently from its Geneva ateliers, ArtyA retains a personal approach to watchmaking, with artistic dials and exposed mechanics remaining central to its work. --