Introduction

The Horology Club and Sylvain Pinaud Launch ‘Make Two-Tone Great Again’ Collaboration: A Bold Reimagining of the Classic Two-Tone

The Horology Club (THC) proudly announces its latest project: a partnership with acclaimed independent watchmaker Sylvain Pinaud. The result is ‘Make Two-Tone Great Again’—two unique, one-of-a-kind timepieces that challenge perceptions and celebrate the beauty of two-tone design.

Design Inspiration

A theme that has languished in the shadows of haute horlogerie for the past two decades, two-tone is boldly reimagined in this project. Each watch, based on Pinaud’s exquisitely crafted Origine model, is a study in contrast and harmony. The two pieces are like yin and yang, one with rose gold mid-case and details and white gold caseback and bezel, and the other with white gold mid-case and details and rose gold caseback and bezel.

Redefining Collaboration in Independent Watchmaking

This project started in 2022 when two of THC's co-founding team, Johnathan and Helbert, visited Sylvain's workshop in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland. The guilloche pattern on the dial is inspired by a desk clock made by Sylvain in his workshop, spotted by the two on their visit, which employs the same design. 

"Ever since we saw the rose gold with grey movement Origine," says Johnathan. "We wanted to extend that two-toneness into the rest of the case." THC wanted to showcase two-tone design can be modern, elegant and relevant, especially when interpreted through the lens of contemporary independent watchmaking. Collaborating with Sylvain has allowed them to realize this vision in every detail.

Sylvain Pinaud adds, "That's new aesthetics for me, and it's worked very well." According to Sylvain, none of his team could decide which one they liked better. The two-tone concept is reflected all throughout the watch, and the two pieces also complete each other. Theoretically, the components can be swapped resulting in two unique monotone watches some day.

The ‘Make Two-Tone Great Again’ collaboration stands as a testament to THC’s growing influence as a curator and co-creator of exceptional timepieces, and to Sylvain Pinaud’s ongoing pursuit of horological artistry.

Specifications

Sylvain Pinaud Origine 'Make Two-Tone Great Again'
•⁠  ⁠Case Diameter: 40mm
•⁠  ⁠Case Material: White Gold, Rose Gold
•⁠  ⁠Case Thickness: 11mm
•⁠  ⁠Lug-to-lug:
•⁠  ⁠Caliber: Origine
•⁠  ⁠Limited Edition: 2 unique pieces
•⁠  ⁠THC Reference: THC07E (white gold mid-case with rose gold bezel / caseback), THC08D (rose gold mid-case with white gold bezel / caseback)