An independent watchmaker based in Vallée de Joux, David Candaux started his eponymous brand in 2017 with a release called the “1740 The First 8” which is what we have here. David began his watchmaking career a long time before that however, as a watchmaker with Jaeger LeCoultre. Candaux was such a good watchmaker, in fact, that he became a designer watchmaker, a rare job even in Switzerland. This job wasn’t to design watches, like a Gerald Genta or Jorg Hysek, but instead design their movements and any accompanying engineering. As a result, some of the most breath-taking pieces of modern horological engineering have come out of Candaux’s workshop in recent years, one example of which being the DC6 Blue Phantom that we have here. Made as a limited edition collection of just 8 pieces for tennis star Alexander Zherev prior to his deal with Rolex, the example we have here was Alexander’s personal piece unique, with a blue dial at 3 o’clock instead of the black dial that adorned the other 7 examples. Boasting a black symmetrical display with a power reserve indication at 12, a dial displaying hours and minutes at three which is controlled by a crown at 12 and a 30 degree inclined tourbillon at 9 o’clock, this is a special-looking watch that speaks to Candaux’s craftsmanship in abundance.

Watch is in near-mint overall condition. Carbon case shows little to no wear. Straps exhibit minor signs of use on the inner lining. Watch comes with travel case and two additional straps with buckles.

A unique example from what was already a unique-looking collection of just 8 examples, the DC6 Blue Phantom for Alexander Zverev speaks to David Candaux' talents as a watchmaker, movement designer and craftsman.