HD11 "Pluviôse" Watch

The Watch

Quality, technical performance, and timeless elegance - these are the hallmarks of Humbert-Droz. Founded in 2013, this French brand with a growing reputation draws on its family heritage and the ancestral expertise of its master watchmakers to create modern, timeless watches defined by flawless reliability, refined finishing, and forward-thinking design. Blending deep craftsmanship with a poetic spirit - through the use of contemporary metals, techniques, and design - the brand makes a bold new statement in French watchmaking heritage with its HD11 collection, an audacious and elegant line that pays tribute to the French Republican Calendar. Discover the stunning "Pluviôse" watch from this collection, whose name refers to the fifth month of the calendar - the month of rain. A perfect blend of elegance, refinement, and contemporary style, it is crafted for sophisticated men seeking an authentic, high-performance timepiece that sets them apart with understated prestige. It will deliver a distinguished look day after day, accompanying you with reliability and determination through every adventure. The case is crafted from 316L stainless steel with a satin/polished finish for a striking effect on the wrist. Built for ultimate comfort on any occasion, it features a cushion shape measuring 44 mm wide with a thickness of 13.50 mm. The bezel is secured by four silver screws and features an anthracite PVD coating, lending the piece a more pronounced casual edge. It frames a high-quality domed sapphire crystal that covers and protects the dial from everyday hazards. Hours, minutes, and date can be adjusted via the carbon black crown positioned at 3 o'clock - which is protected and screwed down to prevent accidental adjustments. On the caseback, a transparent display window offers a captivating view of the movement. The caseback is screw-down, ensuring water resistance to 10 bar.

The Dial

With its beautiful dark blue color and semi-glossy finish, this stunning round dial is guaranteed to turn heads, delivering a perfect blend of modernity and timeless style. The clean, minimalist face features grey time markers for effortless, crystal-clear readability. Two baton hands and a slender seconds hand with an arrow tip sweep across the dial - all coated with Luminova for reliable reading of hours, minutes, and seconds even in low-light conditions. They track a minute railroad graduated with dashes and dots, surrounded by 5-minute graduation markers on the grey chapter ring. The hours are marked by twelve indexes - Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock, and baton markers for the rest. A date window with a black background sits at 3 o'clock, displaying the date in white Arabic numerals. Finally, the brand signs the watch with its name below 12 o'clock and indicates the movement type at 6 o'clock.

The Movement

This watch is powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 caliber, driving the hands and date display with fluid precision. This automatic movement is renowned for its outstanding quality and flawless reliability. It is Swiss-made and assembled in France at the Humbert-Droz workshops. Featuring 24 jewels and beating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz), it delivers a power reserve of 68 hours - giving you accurate, dependable readings of hours, minutes, seconds, and date.

The Strap

Balancing elegance and modernity, this strap is crafted from bovine leather enhanced with a carbon-pattern design - ensuring comfortable, all-day wear. In black, it features tone-on-tone stitching that gives it a timeless edge. Versatile enough for day or night, it adds a refined touch to any outfit. Its deployment clasp is made from 316L stainless steel, making it easy to put on and take off while keeping the watch securely in place throughout the day.

Water Resistance

This model offers water resistance to 10 atmospheres - that's 100 meters. Yes, this is a truly water-resistant watch! Ready to dive into aquatic adventures with you, it handles everything from puddles to the pool without complaint. Showers, baths, and lap swimming are all fair game. That said, our Ocarat watchmaking experts want you to know that while this model is water-resistant, it is not designed for diving (professional or recreational) and should be kept away from high-pressure cleaning devices. We also recommend keeping the crown and pushers dry during immersion.