GUEBLY Unveils Its New Creation: the CH1 Rétrograde

Introducing the GUEBLY CH1 Rétrograde, a masterpiece of Swiss watchmaking that exquisitely redefines elegance and craftsmanship. Born from the heritage of tradition and innovation, this timepiece captures the essence of enduring artistry. The CH1 Rétrograde is not merely a watch; it is a celebration of horological excellence, designed for those who appreciate the subtle dance between complexity and elegance.

• With the CH1 Rétrograde, the independent Swiss Maison continues its journey of fusing elegance, technical complexity, and rarity into a timepiece crafted for connoisseurs. 
• The titanium case, redesigned by Éric Giroud, features 23 sculpted facets and reimagined proportions. The result is a bold, contemporary, and perfectly balanced silhouette.
• The solid silver dial is entirely hand-guilloché, inspired by desert dunes, and elevated by a retrograde complication and Grand Feu enamel by Maëlle Constant.
• The 21.31 automatic movement, reworked in collaboration with Sylvain Pinault (Horocraft) and Christophe Beuchat, incorporates a 5N gold micro-rotor and titanium components—each one hand-decorated to the highest standards.
• Produced in just 80 pieces, the CH1 Rétrograde is a contemporary expression of artisanal and enduring watchmaking.

A Design Reimagined by Éric Giroud

Just one year after debuting its first timepiece, the Prologue, GUEBLY unveils a bold new creation: the CH1 Rétrograde. For this model, the brand partnered with renowned designer Éric Giroud to completely rethink the watch’s architecture—from the case and display to proportions and ergonomics.

The result: a 23-faceted case in grade 5 titanium—lightweight, modern, and architecturally refined. Visible screws fix the dial in place, lending the piece a technical, daring edge. Both inside and out, every detail has been reimagined to further GUEBLY’s ambition: to create a rare collector’s piece, uncompromising in its coherence, craftsmanship, and horological excellence.

GUEBLY’s Signature: Craftsmanship and Excellence

Produced to just 80 examples, the CH1 Rétrograde reflects GUEBLY’s core belief in the harmony of minimalist form and complex craftsmanship. Every component—from the dial to the hands—is hand-finished according to the most demanding Swiss watchmaking traditions.

An Exceptional Dial

The CH1 Rétrograde’s dial showcases artisanal excellence at its purest. Hand-guilloché on a 925 sterling silver base, it reveals a spiral motif inspired by wind-shaped dunes—offering subtle, dynamic depth. Light dances across its surface, accentuating each undulation with finesse.

Accented with blue Super-LumiNova and set indexes, the dial strikes a delicate balance between engineering and emotion. The retrograde appliqué in white gold features champlevé Grand Feu enamel by Maëlle Constant, a specialist in this age-old technique. It adds a discreet yet precious touch—a testament to the meticulous attention paid to every detail.

The retrograde seconds complication is displayed at 6 o’clock over 120°, returning every 30 seconds—a captivating expression of mechanical poetry. The grade 5 titanium hands, satin-finished and beveled by hand, embody GUEBLY’s understated elegance.

This dial merges precision with craftsmanship, affirming the unique identity of GUEBLY.

A Movement, Redesigned

At the heart of the CH1 Rétrograde lies a thoroughly reengineered movement developed by Sylvain Pinault (Horocraft) and Christophe Beuchat. The 21.31 automatic caliber features a 5N gold micro-rotor, and bridges and plates crafted entirely from grade 5 titanium—an uncommon material in Haute Horlogerie.

Each element is adorned with meticulous manual finishes: fine microbeading, perlage, beveling, and straight-graining. Comprising 217 components and offering a 70-hour power reserve, the movement exemplifies remarkable craftsmanship. It boasts eight inward angles, a double-spiraled ratchet wheel, and screws mirror-polished by hand, alongside decorations that honor the most exacting standards of Swiss watchmaking.

Enduring by Design

The CH1 Rétrograde’s strap was designed to optimize comfort, functionality, and elegance. Made of grained blue calfskin with a blue rubber lining, it ensures absolute comfort throughout the day. The integrated quick-release system and easy-fit design add practical versatility to chic. A modern Velcro closure is paired with a hand-finished titanium buckle. Lightweight and water-resistant to 100 meters, the CH1 Rétrograde is a refined everyday companion—true to the GUEBLY ethos of uncompromising elegance.

CH1 Rétrograde: Where Past and Future Converge

With this second creation, GUEBLY reaffirms its vision of contemporary, rare, and deeply artisanal watchmaking. Far from fleeting trends, the CH1 Rétrograde expresses a lasting sense of time—anchored in Swiss tradition and driven by a commitment to enduring craftsmanship, timeless design, and horological innovation.

A timepiece for the aesthetically minded and for connoisseurs—for those who know that true time is lived with elegance.

Key Contributors

• Design: Éric Giroud
• Base Dial, Bridges & Plates Production: Horocraft
• Traditional Hand Guilloché: Bernard Van Ormelingen
• Rétrograde Grand Feu Enamel Appliqué: Maëlle Constant
• Hand Decoration of Bridges & Plates: Nathalie Jean-Louis
• Casing & Decoration: Voutilainen & Cattin SA
• Movement Reconstruction: Sylvain Pinault (Horocraft) & Christophe Beuchat
• Strap: Atelier Jean Rousseau

GUEBLY CH1 Rétrograde Technical Specifications

Model: GUEBLY CH1 Rétrograde
Production: 80 pieces

Functions

• Hours
• Minutes
• Retrograde seconds at 6 o’clock over 120° arc (resets every 30 seconds)

Movement

• Caliber 21.31, self-winding
• Micro-rotor in 5N gold, hand-decorated
• Bridges and mainplate in grade 5 titanium with fine microbead-blasted, perlage, straight-grained and hand-beveled finishes
• Adjustment via crown, two positions (winding / time setting)
• Total weight: 59 g

Display & Dial

• Blue dial: Base in 925 sterling silver with hand-applied perlage and hand guilloché
• Indexes: Transferred and set
• Super-Luminova: blue hue
• Retrograde appliqué: Gold; perlaged, and beveled by hand; with Grand Feu enamel
• Logo: Gold appliqué, satin-finished and beveled by hand
• Dial fixation: Secured by visible front screws, mirror-polished by hand

Indications

• Hour & minute hands: Grade 5 titanium, satin-finished and beveled by hand, droplets polished by hand
• Retrograde seconds hand: Grade 5 titanium, shaped by hand, droplets polished by hand

Case & Strap

• Case: Grade 5 titanium; 23-facet construction
• Bezel & caseback: Grade 5 titanium; screwed in
• Crystals: Domed sapphire (back), double-sided anti-reflective coating
• Finishes: Microbead-frosting, perlage, polishing, satin-brushing, chamfering, spiral graining
• Diameter: 42 mm
• Thickness: 10.56 mm
• Lug-to-lug length: 44.32 mm
• Water resistance: 10 ATM (100 meters)
• Strap: Blue grained calfskin leather, blue rubber lining
• System: Quick Release
• Clasp: Velcro with grade 5 titanium pin buckle

Technical Data – Caliber 21.31

• Diameter: 36.6 mm
• Thickness: 7.0 mm
• Power reserve: 70 hours
• Balance wheel: Variable inertia with regulating screws, fixed stud holder
• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
• Jewels: 35 rubies
• Components: 217 (excluding casing and dial)
• Fixation: Secured by lug-mounted screws

Decorations

• Bridges and mainplate: Grade 5 titanium
• Finishes: Fine microbead-frosting, perlage (top and bottom), hand-polished droplets
• Specific movement finishes:  internal and external angles, all hand-beveled
• Barrel and ratchet wheel: Spiral-grained, with twin hand-polished droplets
• Screws, pins, springs and clickers: Mirror-polished by hand
• Wheel plates: Circular-grain finished by hand
• Pinions and axles: Hardened and burnished