Among the watches that have marked MeisterSinger’s history, the enamel edition introduced in 2004 occupies a particular place. Created around the brand’s distinctive single-hand display and a large Unitas pocket-watch movement, it combined traditional dial craftsmanship with the straightforward mechanical character that has long defined MeisterSinger.
The model returned in a new form last May as part of the celebrations of the brand’s 25th anniversary as the Edition Unitas 1Z, which reproduced the essential character of its predecessor with a genuine white enamel dial and a highly decorated Unitas 6497 movement.
MeisterSinger now extends the anniversary edition with the Edition Unitas 1Z Blue, introducing a light blue enamel dial that also marks the first use of coloured enamel for one of the brand’s dials.
The light blue enamel is complemented by black, medium blue and red details, creating a restrained colour palette around the single heat-blued steel hand.
The production of the enamel dial begins with finely ground enamel powder applied to a copper base, followed by multiple firings at temperatures of around 800°C.
Each firing can affect the final result, with variations in temperature or duration potentially causing the dial to crack, warp or become unusable. The process therefore requires considerable experience and results in a high rejection rate.
Measuring 40 mm in diameter, the stainless-steel case was developed specifically for the Edition Unitas 1Z and is fitted with a sapphire crystal and a sapphire exhibition case back.
Water resistance is rated to 50 metres / 165 feet. The proportions allow the large Unitas movement to occupy much of the case, making its architecture particularly prominent when viewed through the back.
The hand-wound ETA/Unitas 6497 operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour and provides a power reserve of approximately 46 hours. For this edition, the movement is decorated with Geneva stripes and blued screws and is fitted with a swan-neck fine-adjustment regulator.
Its traditional pocket-watch architecture complements MeisterSinger’s signature single-hand time display.
The watch is fitted with a mahogany calf-leather strap with crocodile embossing and a double-folding clasp. Produced as a limited edition of 25 pieces worldwide, the MeisterSinger Edition Unitas 1Z Blue (ref. ED-Unitas-08E) is priced at €6,990. meistersinger.com
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