David Candaux releases another version of his so called “minimalist” watch – the DC7 with this new Blue Hawk. An 8 piece limited edition creation in the DC7 lineup.
Press Release information with commentary in italics.
New: David Candaux DC7 Blue Hawk
The David Candaux DC7 Blue Hawk has a suggested retail price of CHF 149,000.
Commentary
A new colour style in the model lineup of the DC7, which David calls his most minimalist watch. But yet, this is by no means a simple watch. It still contains the essentials that made his name first seen in the 1740 First Eight. The signatures of the inclined dial upon which he mounts an inclined tourbillon with a separately inclined balance is still featured here. As well as retractable crown, which he dubs as his “magic crown” is installed in the DC7.
Of course, the exquisite execution and finishing, which are the hallmarks of the Candaux work is still everywhere in this new DC7 Blue Hawk. What has changed from the DC7 Genesis is mainly the colour theme. The Genesis has an all blue dial, but in the Blue Hawk, still inclined at a three-degree angle to the case, but now he leaves the peripheral ring to be in a silver finish, with the inside of the dial finished in blue-anodised titanium. The hour markers are also now bar markers instead of Arabic numerals for the earlier watch.
The movement on both the DC7 watches remain the same H70 movement with its unusual 3 degree incline and crafted from titanium. David also provides a 10 year guarantee for the watch.
The Genesis was available in a titanium case as well as a rose gold, each limited to 8 pieces, and the Blue Hawk is only released in a titanium case, also limited to 8 pieces. The price of the DC7 Blue Hawk remains at the CHF 149k that was set for the DC7 Genesis Ti.
Release details
DC7 Blue Hawk: The sublimation of paradox
David Candaux unveils a singular crea1on that awakens the senses and challenges the codes of fine watchmaking. More than just a visual pleasure, the DC7 Blue Hawk captivates, intrigues and fascinates. Sculpted in light, conceived in tension, the piece is the result of deeply considered choices by the watchmaker-designer. Its sharp profile and subtly layered dial, playing with shadows and refined lines, are inspired by the blue hawk, a symbol of breathtaking speed, extreme precision, piercing vision and the perfect fusion of power and lightness. Housing the in-house H70 calibre with its 30° inclined flying tourbillon, this rare 1mepiece, limited to just eight pieces, embodies the obsessive pursuit of balance and the poe1c paradox that define David Candaux’s approach.
The expression of a free watchmaker
Breaking away from convention, David Candaux gives full rein to his watchmaking vision with the DC7 Blue Hawk. He pushes his art to its peak with a six-layer dial of exceptional complexity, where depth and perspective echo the soft, organic curves of the case, reminiscent of a naturally shaped river stone. Far from the dictates of perfect centering, the DC7 Blue Hawk explores masterful asymmetry: the hour and minute display is off-centered, a nod to Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man and the quest for balance between dynamic tension and visual harmony. It is the paradox of a grand complication distilled to its essence; a statement of watchmaking humility: no superfluous functions, just the purest expression of time. Its highlight, the 30° inclined flying tourbillon at 12 o’clock, irresistibly draws the eye. It introduces a new balance wheel to the David Candaux collection and embodies the master watchmaker’s relentless pursuit of ever-greater precision. Opposite it, the “magic crown” – seamlessly integrated into the bezel – creates a counterpoint that is as bold as it is harmonious.
As with all timepieces in the David Candaux collection, the DC7 Blue Hawk is constructed around the “magic crown”, a patented retractable innovation located at 6 o’clock. Composed of 31 components, it is a complication in itself and gives the watch a fluid and cohesive silhouette. Every curve and angle follows the natural shape of the wrist, ensuring exceptional comfort, enhanced by curved lugs. The 44mm case, crafted in Grade 5 titanium and fully hand-polished – a first in the David Candaux collection – subtly catches the light and echoes the deep reflections of the anodized blue titanium dial, whose intense hue lends the watch its unique character.
An in-depth pursuit
The disruptive composition of this new opus draws intrigue through design aimed at intuitive appeal. The dial is harmoniously structured around the 30° inclined flying tourbillon at 12 o’clock, its anodized blue titanium cage amplifying the depth effect in resonance with the pearled baseplate of the visible movement. The small seconds, crafted in white lacquered titanium, is directly integrated into the tourbillon and highlighted by a graduated blue ring indicating the seconds.
Inspired by the architecture of CERN’s ATLAS hadron collider, David Candaux designed baton indexes subtly embedded on a lower plane, creating an interplay of light and shadow enhanced by Super-LumiNova contours that emphasize the dial’s visual depth. The minute track along the inner periphery is precisely integrated into the whole, optimizing legibility without compromising aesthetic balance. The hour and minute hands, crafted with precision, boast a contemporary design combining clarity, elegance and technical refinement. Their openwork centers lighten the structure, while the blue Super-LumiNova triangles at their tips echo the dial’s vibrant tone. The ensemble is topped by a domed sapphire crystal, amplifying the dial’s sculptural volumes and giving the watch striking presence.
Subtlety as strength
Beneath its apparent simplicity, the DC7 Blue Hawk hides a calibre of fascinating complexity. Conceived and developed by David Candaux, the H70 calibre, inclined at a subtle 3° and crafted entirely from titanium, reflects his technical mastery and deep understanding of this exacting material. This choice ensures exceptional reliability for the eight pieces in this limited series, each backed by a 10-year guarantee, a rare promise of longevity in contemporary watchmaking. The 30° inclined flying tourbillon, composed of just 29 components, creates a striking three-dimensional effect while delivering outstanding chronometric performance. The calibre’s architecture reflects the visual harmony so dear to David Candaux, where symmetry and asymmetry coexist naturally. Grained bridges reveal the movement’s gears and showcase remarkable hand-finishing: polished bevels, inward beveled angles, each detail is crafted entirely by hand. The motto “Heart and Mind”, inscribed within this balanced composition, encapsulates both the soul of the timepiece and the singular vision of its creator.
A timepiece that touches all the senses
To the eye, it intrigues. To the touch, it enchants. Its flowing lines and organic hues, inspired by the iridescent and silky plumage of the blue hawk, bring an unexpected softness to the wrist. A visual caress and tactile emotion, the DC7 Blue Hawk invites a sensory journey through shifting reflection, revealing the subtlety of a rare creation, confidential and intensely personal. A departure from convention, it is a design conceived to endure, to surprise, and to stir the soul, an embodiment of David Candaux’s singular genius. Offered on a hand-stitched rubber strap, with a choice of Velcro, folding, or pin buckle, it blends comfort with character, appealing to the most discerning connoisseurs of exceptional watchmaking.
David Candaux DC7 Blue Hawk Specifications
TECHNICAL DETAILS
DC7 Blue Hawk Hand-wound movement with 3 patents in titanium Limited Edition of 8 pieces * Flying tourbillon inclined at 30° • hours and minutes • small second integrated to the tourbillon
MOVEMENT
Movement dimensions • Overall diameter: 35 mm (16 lines ¼) • Thickness: 6.20 mm * Number of components • Movement: 189 components • Tourbillon cage: 29 components • Weight of the cage: 0.40 g • “Magic crown”: 31 components * Number of jewels • 28 • Semi-gloss ruby jewel set in solid molded gold chatons Chronometric power reserve • 72 hours * Barrels • Two coaxial series-coupled fast-rotating barrels with a fixed-flange spring * Balance wheel • In-house variable-iner@a with gold mean-@me screws (diameter 10mm) * Frequency • 21’600 vibrations/ hour (3Hz) * Balance spring • Phillips terminal curve • Titanium stud and stud holder * Bridges and main plate • In titanium • Straight-grained, hand-polished beveled angles and polished chamfers, inward beveled angles, pearling under the bridges * Movement side • 3° inclined movement relative to the case • Black-polished titanium tourbillon bridge, with hand-polished bevels and angles • Gold plate with engraved and grained number, polished bevels and moldings, brushed flanks • Yellow gold medallion with “bear head” logo * Tourbillon • Single-axis flying 30° inclined • Inclina@on of the cage by 3° relative to the case• 60-second revolution • Titanium and blue-anodized @tanium tourbillon cage * Gearing • Sharp inward angles, beveled, diamond-milled on two sides * Displays • Central hours and minutes • Small second at 12 o’clock
EXTERIOR
Case • Asymmetric 6 o’clock to 12 o’clock and symmetric 3 o’clock to 9 o’clock, basin-shaped form • In hand-polished @tanium • Sapphire case back with clipped olive at 6 o’clock • Curved @tanium side lugs • Engraving of “David Candaux” and “Handcraled” on each side of the “magic crown” on a black lacquered background • Embossed engraving of “Limited Edition” “DC7” and, “Waterproof 50M” on the backside * Case dimensions • Caseband diameter: 44 mm • Case height: 14 mm Water resistance of the case • Water-resistant 5 atm – 50 m * Crown • “Magic” , Pressure release mechanism • 3 positions : neutral, time semng, winding * Dial side • In blue-anodized titanium • Multi-level “sandwich”-type construction • Baton hour index, triangular index at 6 o’clock with Super-LumiNova contours, and a minute track, all embedded into lower levels * Hands • Hours & minutes hands featuring a central opening, beveled edges, and a distinctive blue Super-Lumoniva triangle at the tip, all meticulously hand-polished • Small seconds integrated into the tourbillon, in white lacquered titanium * Strap and clasp • In handmade rubber, with a velcro, folding or pin buckle engraved with the David Candaux logo
