THE 1870 CE
The 1870 CE (Classic Enamel) collection is constructed using the same timeless techniques – a traditionally crafted grand feu enamel dial, thermal blued hands and hand-finished movement decoration – as the original Cornell Watch Company railroad pocket watches of the 1870s, while offering the modern precision of a 33-jewel Schwarz Etienne ASE 200 automatic movement with a micro-rotor and 86-hour power reserve. This 39mm model is crafted from a mix of brushed and polished stainless steel and is hand assembled, rigorously tested and warrantied by the RGM Watch Company.
1870 CE White: $11,950
1870 CE Blue: $12,950
1870 CE Black: $12,950
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Model Case
Dimensions
- 39mm x 10mm at case, 11.3mm at crystal
- 48mm lug-to-lug
- 20mm lug width
Material
- Mix of brushed and polished 316L stainless-steel
Bezel
- Polished, smooth
Winding Crown
- Double gasket
Crystal
- Box-style raised sapphire crystal (front)
- Flat sapphire crystal (back)
Water Resistance
- 50m
Movement
Calibre
- Schwarz Etienne
- ASE 200
- Manufacture automatic movement with micro-rotor
Functions
- Hours and minutes
- (Sub) small second at 6 o'clock
- Stop second
Decoration
- Brushed solid gold plaque on micro-rotor
- Radial brushing on bridges
- Perlage on mainplate
Technical Characteristics
- 86-hour power reserve
- 33 jewels
- 3 Hz (21'600 Alt/h)
- Adjusted 5 positions
- Balance wheel with fixed inertia, produced by Schwarz Etienne
- Spiral hairspring with flat Philips terminal curve
Dial and Hands
Material
- Donzé Cadrans grand feu enamel dial
- Thermal blued steel, rhodium and gold plated hands
Technical Characteristics
- Crafted by hand
- Enamel repeatedly fired between 1472-1652°F (800-900°C)
- Thermal blued steel hands fired between 536-572°F (280-300°C)
Strap
Producer
- Handmade by Velle Alexander
Material
- Matte American Alligator
Technical Characteristics
- Zermatt black leather lining
- Curved lug end
- Quick-release
Buckle
- 316L stainless steel
- Velle Alexander exclusive
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Donzé Cadrans Enamel Dials
The Grand Feu Technique
The grand feu technique involves meticulously coating a metal base plate with successive layers of a homogenous enamel-water mix. Once a layer is ready, it is heated at extremely high temperatures, ranging from 1472-1652°F (800-900°C), then polished by hand to a perfectly smooth finish. The repeated firing and polishing of each individual layer creates incomparable depth and luster. However, using high heat to create these dials also poses a risk. Each time they are re-fired, the danger of cracking, melting or burning increases. With great risk comes great reward: the mirror-like appearance of grand feu enamel is unmistakable.
Schwarz Etienne manufacture Movements
micro-rotor automatic
The Schwarz Etienne ASE 200 automatic boasts an impressive 86-hour power reserve, 33 jewels and adjustment to five positions. Decoration is executed by hand at the RGM Watch Company, featuring a brushed solid gold plaque on the micro-rotor, radial brushing on the bridges and perlage on the mainplate. Each movement is inspected, assembled and regulated by certified American watchmakers at RGM's workshop. The Schwarz Etienne ASE 200 automatic movements featured in the 1870 CE collection combine the best of Swiss precision and American craftsmanship.