This was 2015, and good concepts often take time to mature. The difficult equation of putting together creativity, R&D, and volume could not be resolved initially, however, over the years, the chronograph idea kept recurring. The eureka moment was a combination of serendipity and stubbornness. At one point the split-second idea emerged, while manufacturing partner, Chronode, was now ready to produce a viable split-second chronograph. “We loved the idea of being able to control time, stop it and then catch up”, says Xavier with a smile. “Plus, we would place this module on the dial side and give the wearer full visual access to the ballet of cams, levers and wheels.”