RJ - Romain Jerome, a high-end Swiss watchmaker, explores new territories with its Steampunk Urban Safari collection.

In a nod to the 70’s style and la SAPE – a dandy-esque fashion movement originating in the Congo which stands for the “Society of Ambiance-Makers and Elegant People” – Romain Jerome pays tribute to a provocative fashion.

"Exuberance is key, expressed here through a roaring leopard print pattern which covers both the strap and the Roman numerals VI and XII. The emblematic Steampunk case in 50mm adds to the new model’s imposing look," the company says.

Unique to the Steampunk model, which features a self-winding Swiss-made mechanism, the dial is integrated into the movement. The different finishes and elements of the movement, such as the circular graining, the hex nuts and the pistons, give a true impression of depth to the dial.

The leopard print, hand painted by Swiss craftsman André Martinez, offers a striking contrast with the raw elements of the timepiece and in particular with the structured bezel, made of oxidised steel with a black PVD coating. This first model is limited to 25 pieces and is priced at $14,950.

RJ also offers a jewelled model, limited to 5 pieces only, enhanced with a bezel in red gold and set with 286 diamonds. This model is priced $45,500.

Stirring up traditional horology, Swiss made brand RJ-Romain Jerome expresses raw energy and a contemporary philosophy through its designs.

Based in Geneva since 2004, this high-end watchmaking Maison plays with the notion of legends and icons as a tribute to human kind’s rich history. RJ-Romain Jerome offers every man a chance to distinguish himself from the rest, through sophisticated designs that can be likened to true pieces of art, says the watchmaker. - TradeArabia News Service