Antarctica Interpretation
Solune Grand Art Antarctica Engraving
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The Grand Art edition pays homage to Swiss métiers d’art and the austere beauty of Antarctica. On a deep blue ground, master engraver Boris Némitz sculpts the dial entirely by hand—cut by cut—creating subtle reliefs that suggest wind-shaped ice, drifting ridges, and far horizons. No two dials are alike; each line and texture is a decision in metal.
Uniting time-honored burin technique with contemporary watchmaking, this creation offers sculptural light play, lasting character, and true rarity—crafted for collectors who value substance, craft, and soul.
Technical Specifications
- Dial: Engraved brass
- Case Diameter: 43 mm
- Case – Material: 904L Stainless Steel
- Case Finish: Diamond-polished, matte, micro-blasted surfaces, anti-fingerprint coating
- Case Color: Natural steel or dark grey (IP6 coating)
- Lug-to-Lug Length: 49.3 mm
- Glass: Sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating
- Glass Shape: Double-domed
- Caseback: Saphirre
- Strap Width : 21 mm at the lugs, tapering to 18 mm at the buckle
Movement
ETA 2892-A2
Companion
Boris Némitz
Delivery & Pre-order
Delivery may take from 3 to 6 weeks as your dial will be crafted on demand by our companion artisans. You will receive updates at each stage of the creation process until your unique piece is safely in your hands.
To reserve your watch, a deposit of 30% of the final price is required. This deposit confirms your order and allows us to begin the preparation of your timepiece.
Once your deposit is received, we will send you a payment receipt and an official order confirmation. Please review this confirmation carefully and contact us at info@schaefer-and-companions.art without delay if you have any questions or if any detail does not reflect your intentions.
If you change your mind and cancel your order within 14 days, we will refund the deposit in full. After this period, cancellation remains possible, but part of the deposit may be retained to cover administrative fees (10% of the deposit), banking charges, and any personalization work already carried out. Once you have been informed that your watch has entered production, the deposit is no longer refundable.
Approximately two weeks before delivery, we will issue your final invoice for the remaining balance.
Orders that have been completed but remain unpaid or uncollected for more than six months after the manufacturing date may be reassigned to another client. In this case, no refund can be claimed.
Crafted by Hand, Each Dial is Unique
Antarctic Quiet, Engraved in Brass
Guided by the bond between nature and the inner life, Boris Némitz renders Antarctica in relief. On a deep blue ground, each dial is hand-engraved cut by cut—lines, cross-hatching and subtle planes that suggest frozen waves, pressure ridges and distant horizons. Light skims the grooves like wind across ice, revealing depth and quiet movement.
Every dial is singular—the angle of a cut, the spacing of a texture, the way blue meets metal—so the landscape never repeats. Still to the eye yet resonant, these surfaces hold emotion in reserve, echoing beneath the silence.
Artistic Craftsmanship
Discover the Art of Engraving
Ancestral and mastered by only a handful of artisans, hand engraving is reserved for the most exceptional timepieces. Each brass médaillon is cut entirely by hand by Boris Némitz—line by line with the burin—demanding patience, precision, and true artistic sensitivity.
From fine-line and bulino work to subtle relief, each technique reveals unmatched detail and a rich play of light and shadow. Built to last, engraving gives the piece depth, texture, and a character that time only enhances.
Far from industrialization, hand engraving remains a living art, guided by instinct, humility, and the steady hand of the craftsman. This invisible yet tangible soul is why it stands among the most respected métiers d’art in watchmaking.
Boris Némitz brings this ancient craft to life, carving meaning into metal—each stroke unique, each piece singular.
Our Artistic Companion
Boris Némitz
Boris Némitz has devoted his life to engraving—a calling discovered in 1980 and pursued professionally since 2000. Drawn to drawing, sculpture, and the expressive power of metal, he shapes raw material into living reliefs where light, shadow, and texture speak.
Working entirely by hand with the burin, Boris builds depth through fine lines, cross-hatching, and subtle planes. His precision and artistic sensitivity have led him to collaborate with renowned maisons, translating their visions into metal with clarity and emotion.
For the Antarctica médaillon, his engraving evokes movement and quiet energy: delicate contrasts, nuanced reliefs, and measured cuts suggest drifting ice, wind-scored surfaces, and distant horizons. Each line is intentional; each surface catches light in its own way—turning a frozen landscape into a scene that feels alive.
Through every piece, Boris safeguards a demanding métier d’art—patient, exacting, and profoundly human—leaving a signature that time only deepens.
ETA 2892-A2 in TOP Grade
A reliable swiss movement, elevated with exceptional finishes
The Swiss ETA 2892-2, elevated to TOP grade, embodies precision and artistry. Adorned with refined finishes, it offers a choice between a star-inspired rotor or an exclusive hand-painted Antarctic scene by André Martinez.
Movement Specifications
Automatic
42 hours
21
28,800 beats per hour
Perlage, Blue screws
TOP grade (average accuracy of ±7 seconds per day)
Inspired by light, forged in 904L stainless steel
A unique case in prestige alloy
Crafted from 904L steel, a premium alloy known for its exceptional strength and refined brilliance, the Solune case is inspired by celestial shapes and cosmic light.
Its sharp, angular lines make a bold statement, embracing a design that isn’t afraid to take risks. This striking geometry goes beyond aesthetics, inviting the wearer to explore the interplay of shadow and light, with polished edges that capture and reflect every ray.
Astral Hands
Inspired by the cosmos, our Astral Hands embody the celestial theme of the Solune model.
The hour and minute hands feature a refined blend of brushed and polished finishes, while the circular seconds hand, shaped as a seven-pointed star, captures the essence of timeless celestial beauty.
Astral Hands
Inspired by the cosmos, our Astral Hands embody the celestial theme of the Solune model.
The hour and minute hands feature a refined blend of brushed and polished finishes, while the circular seconds hand, shaped as a seven-pointed star, captures the essence of timeless celestial beauty.
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