Why the R.T. Adams Arcana Rattrapante?
The Rattrapante Skeleton
Our rattrapante skeleton watch is a pinnacle of horological complexity, merging the split-seconds chronograph with skeletonization. It requires precise engineering to control two chronograph hands, a clutch, and a gear system. A delicate clamp halts the rattrapante hand instantly without affecting the main hand or stalling the mechanism. By pressing a third pusher, the split-seconds hand can be stopped for lap timing, then released to “catch up,” hence the French name rattraper. Its release aligns perfectly with the main hand. Because of its extraordinary difficulty, only a handful of elite watchmakers craft these in-house, and it is often considered harder to build than a tourbillon.
Combining our rattrapante chronograph with skeletonization creates an exceptionally complex watch. The delicate rattrapante parts seamlessly integrate into the skeletonized movement’s open architecture. This transparency showcases the intricate interplay of two column wheels and multiple levers, captivating watch enthusiasts. Our rattrapante skeleton watch is the ultimate proof of our watchmaking technical mastery and artistic vision.
Rattrapante Specifications
Case Options
The 42mm case is available in brushed and polished steel, brushed and polished titanium, and smoked sapphire crystal. Both front and back crystals feature dual anti-reflective coating. The front crystal can be customized with a center star logo.
• Shadowmere (smoked sapphire): sandblasted titanium pushers and crown with a blue-lit star logo on the crown.
• Reverie (steel and titanium): sapphire crystal crown with a blue-lit crown star.
Size
42mm diameter, 15.5mm thickness, 100m water resistance.
Dial
A skeletonized anthracite-grey dial with concave brushed counter subdials, brushed steel hour markers, and luminescent hour blocks. Sapphire under-dial with 60-second counter subdial and collection ranking number. The inner bezel is forged carbon with red tachymeter markings. Anthracite-grey non-carbon options are also available.
The smoked sapphire crystal Arcana Shadowmere is currently $55,000 usd
The steel Arcana Reverie is currently $32,000 usd
Strap
We partnered with Jean Rousseau Paris to create an exclusive waterproof canvas strap with folding Velcro clasp. For those who prefer a more traditional style, we also offer an easy folding deployant clasp in titanium.
Watch Box
Swiss partner Bernard Favre, creator of the Double Axis Movement and renowned for his custom displays for the world’s most sought-after watch brands, now joins R.T. Adams to design an exclusive presentation box. This collaboration ensures that the watch’s display is as rare and exceptional as the watch itself.
