A Letter from the Founder

I did not come into independent watchmaking to repeat what has already been done.

The world has tourbillons. It has inclined balances. It has masterpieces behind museum glass.

But it does not yet have R.T. Adams.

Our watches are not built to be admired from a distance. They are made to be proofs—of precision, of imagination, of human hands daring to make something never before seen.

I have chosen the hardest road:

• Independence — every calibre conceived, every wheel cut, every bridge finished in our own house.

• Rarity — editions of one, or ten, or fifteen at most. When a piece is made, it is never made again.

• Truth — chronometry that is not hidden, but published. Finishing that can withstand any loupe, any hand, any doubt.

• Radicality — materials fused without compromise: sapphire crystal, carbon structures, precious and base metals in dialogue.

Our ateliers span Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United States. This is not geography—it is a philosophy. Old-world mastery. New-world case design. Dutch clarity of movement complications. Together, they converge in a single name: R.T. Adams.

We will not measure ourselves by volume or by speed.

We will measure ourselves by our exceptional ability to conceive and craft complications never before seen revolving intricately around the three axes: beginning with the Arcana three-axis tourbillon open-worked perpetual calendar, and culminating in our Major Arcana three-axis tourbillon grand complication. This extraordinary masterpiece meticulously tracks an array of complex functions, including the day of the week, month, leap year, sunrise and sunset times, the precise length of day and night, moon phase, age of the moon, running equation of time, as well as seasonal indicators highlighting solstices and equinoxes. These two groundbreaking timepieces are slated for their grand unveiling at Watches and Wonders 2027. Ahead of this momentous occasion, we will be showcasing our innovative expertise and refined craftsmanship at prestigious international events worldwide, starting with Geneva Watch Days 2026 and Dubai Watch Week 2026, where our prowess in skeletonization will be on full display. Our exhibition pieces include the Arcana Rattrapante Skeleton—distinctly different from the founder’s edition—the Arcana Skeleton GMT/Chronograph, Arcana Star Chronograph Skeleton, The Arcana Star Phase Skeleton, and the Arcana Dual Time with Date and Week of the Year complications. Every single one of our watches carries the prestigious COSC certification and proudly bears the Swiss Made mark, embodying unparalleled precision and quality.

This is not marketing. It is an oath. Every watch leaves our bench with a Provenance Folio—a chronometric ledger, a record of finishing, and the names of the artisans who bled hours into it.

I know the obstacles. We will be doubted. We will be compared. But I welcome it. Because in time, the collectors who seek only the most daring, the most intimate, the most uncompromising works of horology will come to know:

R.T. Adams as the pioneers of all things skeleton & three-axis in the future of horology. We are not the first to make a skeleton nor three-axis tourbillon, but we intend to be the first to build all of our complications around it.

And in that future, our name will stand among the greats—not because we followed, but because we created.

We are currently raising $420,000 USD from the public to successfully complete this extraordinary journey. To achieve this ambitious goal, we have a select few exceptional high horology Rattrapante pieces available, each meticulously crafted and truly unique. These intricate timepieces require a dedicated 7 months to complete, ensuring the highest standards of precision and artistry. Upon receipt of your deposit, you will be provided with a comprehensive and detailed timeline outlining every step of the creation process. During the build, I will be traveling between the United States, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, overseeing every aspect personally. For our select few supporters, you will have the unique opportunity to accompany me virtually via video updates throughout the entire journey. Join me in bringing this groundbreaking vision to life.

R.T. Adams

Founder