Petrichor by Massena LAB and Raúl Pagès
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Massena LAB is proud to partner with the Swiss Institute for the second tiem as an official sponsor of the TimeForArt auction in partnership with Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo. For the 2024 installment, Massena LAB will contribute Petrichor, a pièce unique by Massena LAB and Raúl Pagès. Measuring 38.5mm in diameter, the stainless steel timepiece features a harmonious dial in a warm sable tone with a sunburst finish, which shifts in the light from umber to sandstone.; Petrichor is a term which describes the singular, pleasant, and nostalgic scent that emerges when rain falls on dry soil, originating from the Greek words petra, for stone, and ichor, the divine blood of the gods in Greek mythology. Petrichor is powered by a proprietary caliber, the manual-wound M690, which was designed for Massena LAB by the Swiss independent watchmaker, Raúl Pagès. The movement, whose finishing features a high-level of hand decoration, is visible through an exhibition case back. Petrichor is a pièce unique, conceived and created for the Swiss Institutes Time for Art auction. The watch was not commercialized or reproduced.
Who this watch is really for
developing dataBest for
- Smaller wrists or buyers who prefer compact proportions over oversized wrist presence.
- Buyers who care about Swiss-style movement credibility and long-term service familiarity.
Skip if
- You want quartz convenience with minimal setting, winding, or service concerns.
Value note: The value case is helped by a familiar Swiss-style movement platform at the high-end level. The rest comes down to finishing, fit, and whether the design feels distinct enough.
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