Nereide Chimera Limited Edition NCMRLE

Concept & Inspiration: The Chimera

The Meaning: The watch explores the idea of "union through material." The name Chimera refers to the mythological creature composed of different animals.

Venetian Connection: It draws a cultural parallel to the Winged Lion of St. Mark (Venice's symbol), which is itself a chimera—a figure composed of different natures unified into a single form.

The Highlight: Iron Tiger Dial

The dial is the centerpiece of this watch, embodying the concept of fusion.

Material: It is crafted from Iron Tiger, a composite stone formed by the natural merger of three distinct minerals: Tiger’s Eye, Red Jasper, and Hematite.

Aesthetics: The combination creates a unique surface featuring intense reds, dark veins, and metallic golden highlights.

Craftsmanship: Artisans select slabs with the best balance of grain and contrast. These are thinned to just 0.4 mm and polished to define the separation between the ferrous red and golden layers. Because it is a natural stone, each dial is unique.

Movement & Custom Rotor

Caliber: Powered by the Swiss Made Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement.

Decoration: It features a custom skeletonized rotor with radial Côtes de Genève finishing. Notably, the rotor undergoes a 3N red gold galvanic treatment to match the warm color scheme of the Iron Tiger dial.

Technical Specifications

Case: 316L Stainless Steel, Ø42 mm diameter (49mm lug-to-lug).

Bezel: Tungsten insert. Tungsten is one of the hardest metals (Mohs scale 9/10), making the bezel virtually scratchproof and ensuring it retains its aesthetic over time.

Crystal: Sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating.

Lume: BGW9 Super-LumiNova® (Blue glow).

Water Resistance: 20ATM (200 meters), suitable for diving.

Strap: A new FKM Rubber Strap in a dark red hue. FKM is a high-performance technical rubber known for superior resistance to heat, chemicals, and wear compared to standard rubber.

Limited Edition: Produced in a limited run of 500 pieces.

Packaging: The box is designed with the same intense red hue as the stone, featuring illustrations that connect the composite nature of the Lion of St. Mark with the material of the dial.