Introducing BA111OD Unveils Chapter 8 Family Legacy

Following the unveiling of Chapter 8 last year, BA111OD introduces the Baillod Family Legacy Special Editions, two timepieces conceived as a singular tribute to the Baillod family’s centuries-old watchmaking roots in the canton of Neuchâtel. Inspired by a late-19th-century family pocket watch, these special editions open a creative interlude, translating more than 250 years of watchmaking history into a resolutely contemporary language. More than a stylistic exercise, they embody a living dialogue between memory and creation, true to BA111OD’s philosophy.

The Baillod name has been part of Neuchâtel’s landscape for centuries. Its earliest recorded trace dates to 1341, appearing on a stained-glass window in the church of Môtiers — one of the oldest documented presences of the family in the canton. 

In 1775, the name entered regional watchmaking records, laying the foundations of a mechanical culture that continues to evolve more than 250 years later.

In 2019, Thomas Baillod founded BA111OD to project this legacy forward rather than preserve it. Anchored in Neuchâtel, the brand embraces an independent, demanding, and accessible vision of Swiss Made watchmaking, one that rejects fixed codes in favour of sincerity, creative freedom, and a direct, unfiltered relationship with its community.

The Chapter 8 – Baillod Family Legacy Special Editions feature a 41 mm case combining satin-brushed and polished finishes, with a concave bezel, rounded lugs, and a transparent sapphire caseback. The domed sapphire crystal benefits from double anti-reflective coating. The collection is offered in two interpretations: a stainless steel version with blued hands, and a stainless steel version with a soft gold PVD treatment paired with black hands.

The caseback, adorned with a dedicated engraving, positions these editions as a deliberate and intentionally singular tribute within the Baillod family’s watchmaking timeline.

The silver-tone dial presents a clean, classical layout. Thin Roman numerals are printed on the dial, which features a central medallion with a guilloché pattern. Breguet-style hands in blued or black steel complete the display. They balance classical inspiration with excellent legibility, while the small seconds at 7 o’clock and the carefully profiled crown reference the ergonomics of period pocket watches.

Powering the watch is the Soprod C110, distinct from the P024 used in the 2025 Chapter 8, as it omits the date function. This automatic movement delivers a 42-hour power reserve and operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour. The watch is fitted with a black crocodile-pattern leather strap secured by a double-folding deployant clasp.

The BA111OD Chapter 8 Family Legacy Special Editions are priced at CHF 1,110, approximately AED 5,260.

For more information visit BA111OD official website.