Introducing Petermann Bédat Unveils Reference 1825

Petermann Bédat, the independent watch brand, was founded in 2017 by Florian Bédat and Gaël Petermann, who first met at watchmaking school before later working together. The brand caught the industry’s attention from the start with its debut timepiece featuring a deadbeat seconds mechanism, followed by a chronograph that quickly established its reputation in the world of independent watchmaking.

Now, the maison returns with its third creation in just eight years, taking a more understated and refined approach with a time-only watch that encapsulates the essence of its aesthetic and technical philosophy.

This new release marks an important milestone in Petermann Bédat’s journey, as the brand builds upon its past achievements and reaffirms its distinctive identity. Creativity in the Reference 1825 extends beyond engineering and finishing, it also shines through in the precision of design and the spirit of artisanal collaboration.
The watch has been conceived as the centerpiece of the collection, and will be produced in various editions featuring different case materials and dial colors over the next four years.

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Measuring 38 mm in diameter and 10.15 mm in height, the rose gold case embraces a rounded, classical silhouette that evolves from the previous Reference 2941 Chronograph, but with a slimmer profile. It features sloping, individually soldered lugs, a slightly curved profile, and a concave bezel topped by a crystal that rises subtly above it. Turning the watch over reveals a sapphire exhibition caseback secured by six screws, offering an unimpeded view of the meticulously hand-finished movement. The Reference 1825 will also be available in a white gold case.

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The Reference 1825 is the brand’s first model to feature a traditional, non-openworked dial, composed of multiple layers. Its white gold base plate is engraved with deep markers at each five-minute interval, subtly recalling vintage sector dials. Before the enamel is applied, the surface is laser-engraved with varying densities, less on the outer section and denser toward the centre, creating a delicate contrast of light and shade. This interplay produces a two-tone visual effect, reminiscent of early 20th-century pocket watches.

A layer of transparent green grand feu enamel is then fired over the textured surface, giving the dial its rich, glassy depth. The Petermann Bédat signature and subdial markers are printed in white, while a minute track encircles the outermost section. Applied rectangular indices mark every five minutes, and the hands, crafted in polished gold, complete the composition.

Powering the watch is the new hand-wound Calibre 233, developed entirely by Petermann Bédat. The movement features a large balance wheel oscillating at 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz) and delivers a 56-hour power reserve from a single barrel. Its architecture takes inspiration from a pocket watch once restored by the founders. The movement’s main plates are symmetrically divided, separated by a central bridge shaped like a bell. Mirroring this form, a steel bridge with an inverted bell profile serves as the visual centerpiece, showcasing the brand’s mastery of traditional high-end finishing.

The Petermann Bédat Reference 1825 comes fitted with an alligator leather strap and a gold pin buckle. Production will be limited to approximately 50 pieces per year, for a total of around 200 watches over four years. The first deliveries are scheduled for early 2026, with a retail price of CHF 75,000, equivalent to AED 344,000.

For more information, visit Petermann Bédat official website.