Watch HD10 "Palais Granvelle"

The Watch

Humbert-Droz is a watchmaking manufacture that has made its mark with bold, elegant timepieces. Since its founding, it has passed down its expertise from generation to generation, delivering well-crafted, high-performance, timeless watches. Today, it pays tribute to the majestic Palais Granvelle through this HD10 "Palais Granvelle" model. A 16th-century Renaissance palace built by Nicolas Perrenot de Granvelle - a supremely wealthy Lord Privy Seal - it is an iconic landmark. Blending Swiss and French expertise, this superb watch features a 316L stainless steel case with a brushed finish. The case measures 44 mm in diameter including the crown, with a thickness of 13.50 mm. Its commanding proportions make it the perfect statement piece for men who seek originality. The look is further defined by visible screws securing the black PVD-treated bezel, giving it unmistakable character. At 3 o'clock, a screw-down crown with silver-tone protection allows easy adjustment of the watch's functions. Its textured grip also ensures comfortable handling during setting. The dial is protected by a domed sapphire crystal that shields it from everyday wear. The screw-down caseback features a transparent exhibition window so you can admire the movement within. It guarantees a water resistance of 10 ATM.

The Dial

The dial is a study in timeless elegance. Midnight blue in color, it features a beautiful sunray finish that enhances its allure. Arabic numeral and baton indexes add a refined touch, alongside a slim minute track marked with Arabic numerals at 10-minute intervals. The hours and minutes are displayed by two satin-finished sword-shaped hands in black with Luminova treatment - glowing in the dark for easy reading at any hour. The seconds hand rounds out the display and stands out with its arrow-tipped end. An open heart at 6 o'clock adds an original touch and offers a glimpse of the movement. The brand's signature is placed at 12 o'clock.

The Movement

This beautiful watch is powered by a Franco-Swiss automatic movement - the La Joux-Perret G1A0 caliber - delivering exceptional precision and reliability. This high-performance mechanism provides an accurate analog display of hours, minutes, and seconds, with a power reserve of 68 hours.

The Strap

This beautiful timepiece is fitted with a black carbon-embossed bovine leather strap. Comfortable and refined, it enhances the watch's elegant character and is accented with white contrast stitching. Supple and versatile, it pairs effortlessly with any outfit for a sharp, on-trend look. Secured with an ardillon buckle.

Water Resistance

With a water resistance of 100 meters - or 10 ATM in watchmaking terms - this timepiece is as at home at a black-tie gala as it is in the water. Feel free to wear it in the shower, the bath, or even during an energetic swim. That said, our team of watch experts wants to be clear: this model is not designed for scuba diving (freediving or with tanks) or high-pressure cleaning. Remember: shower, bath, and swimming only - and never operate the pushers or crown while submerged!