HD11 "Brumaire" Watch

The Watch

Built on four generations of ingenious craftsmanship, the iconic French brand Humbert-Droz has made its mark in the watchmaking world with timeless, elegant, and high-quality timepieces. Paying tribute to French heritage, the brand now weaves together history, horology, and poetry in its new HD11 collection - a line of modern, refined, high-performance watches destined to delight true enthusiasts. From this collection, we're proud to present the magnificent "Brumaire" timepiece, named after the second month of the French Republican Calendar. Evoking fog and mist, it's the sophisticated, modern addition that brings out your masculine charm and keeps you looking sharp from day to night. This Made in France model never misses an opportunity to set you apart, delivering reliable daily performance. Assembled in the brand's workshops in Besançon, its cushion-shaped case is crafted from 316L stainless steel with a matte PVD finish giving it its signature black color. It measures 44 mm in width with a thickness of 13.50 mm - perfect dimensions for men's wrists, ensuring all-day comfort. Its polished/satin finish adds an extra layer of appeal. The dial is protected by a domed sapphire crystal that shields against daily shocks and scratches while keeping the watch looking brilliant. It's framed by a bezel secured with four visible screws for a more captivating result. At 3 o'clock, you'll find a carbon black crown fitted with a crown guard. It's screw-down, ensuring smooth and secure time and date adjustments. Finally, the model's screw-down caseback delivers 100-meter water resistance and features a transparent window for a stunning view of the movement within.

The Dial

Continuing the watch's clean and refined aesthetic, a round dial sits elegantly within the case, adding a delicate touch to the overall look. Its black background features a matte finish for a deeper, more understated effect. At the center, two stick hands in black sweep fluidly alongside a slender seconds hand with an arrow tip, delivering precise readings of hours, minutes, and seconds in both bright and low-light conditions - thanks to their white Luminova coating. Black indexes are discreetly placed on the dial, marking hours 3, 6, 9, and 12 with Arabic numerals and the rest with batons. These are separated by fine lines forming a minute track. The chapter ring features white minute graduations for even clearer timekeeping. A white date window sits at 3 o'clock, displaying the date in black Arabic numerals. Finally, the brand name is discreetly placed beneath 12 o'clock, with the movement type indicated opposite.

The Movement

Inside this watch beats an automatic movement of Swiss manufacture, renowned for its outstanding quality, performance, and unwavering reliability. Built by La Joux-Perret and assembled by Humbert-Droz watchmakers, the caliber G1A0 ensures the smooth, precise operation of the hands and date window, delivering accurate readings of hours, minutes, seconds, and date. This 24-jewel movement offers a 68-hour power reserve and operates at a frequency of 4 Hz, or 28,800 vibrations per hour.

The Strap

This watch sits on a bovine leather strap that elegantly complements your wrist with a perfect balance of refinement and durability. It showcases a carbon pattern finish that highlights its rich black color. Double-stitched, it's further elevated by a French flag motif stitched onto one of its lugs. Effortlessly versatile, it's the polished, refined addition that completes any look. The strap is secured by a 316L stainless steel deployant clasp for easy and confident wear.

Water Resistance

This model offers a water resistance of 10 atmospheres, or 100 meters - a genuinely waterproof timepiece. With its great-looking style, it's ready to dive into aquatic adventures alongside you. From puddles to the pool, this watch handles swimming without breaking a sweat. Showers, baths, and sporty laps - no problem at all. That said, our watchmaking experts at Ocarat want you to know that while water-resistant, this model is not designed for diving (professional or recreational) and is sensitive to high-pressure cleaning equipment. We also recommend keeping the crown and pushers dry during immersion.