Pequignet Concorde Owner Review : Bluffing, simple and chic

A watch that marks a revival of the French watchmaking industry, both in terms of design and technology, as well as sustainability and economics. This watch is powered by an Initial Caliber, the caliber designed and developed by Pequignet engineers in the early 2020s, requiring the filing of two international patents. The efficiency of bidirectional winding and the date display are at the heart of these patents, and frankly, it's a pleasure to wear innovation. The caliber offers a 65-hour power reserve (which is very pleasant when you want to change watches during the week) and is superbly precise. This same caliber was recently Viper-certified for a limited edition, which demonstrates the quality of the design. The strap is super comfortable (it doesn't pull on the hairs!), and the watch fits perfectly on the wrist. I chose the 36mm after hesitating over its 40mm sibling, but I must admit that the flatness, with less than 10mm thickness, is a reminder of why it's described as both sporty and chic. The links of the steel bracelet are reminiscent of the obelisk on the Place de la Concorde, which is a detail, but one I totally appreciated! The movement components are sourced less than 80km from the factory in Morteau, and nearly three-quarters are French! Subcontractors can then keep up with the latest innovations! This is fantastic news for our watchmaking industry. I know the Rose dial won't please everyone, but other variations are available. I was hesitant about the Champagne dial, for example. Recently, the Concorde was released in Titanium, and I had the chance to wear it on my wrist. A silver dial, a ruthenium movement that enhances its stealth, and extremely lightweight, of course! To be continued 👍🏻 Thanks for reading, Gab, a young enthusiast.