Introduction
Founded as a microbrand watchmaker that focuses on producing small scale limited edition timepieces, Laventure have grown from their humble beginnings in 2017 as just another project on Kickstarter into a popular independent watchmaker who now has a handful of releases under its belt that are all becoming more and more popular than the last. Offered here we have Laventure’s first GMT, the Transatlantique. Launched in 2020 as a limited edition release of 100 pieces split between two options and inspired by 1950s transatlantic travel and long haul trips, as its name suggests, like the NYC to Paris route, the Transatlantique features a stainless steel 40.5mm construction filled with soft lines and gentle curves. Furthermore, it features a beautifully executed sandwich matte dial that was offered in two color schemes as mentioned, either a dark green or a light cream, which is what we have here. Featuring a sandwich construction with a baseplate providing the Super-LumiNova-powered fauxtina for its round indices, the Transatlantique’s dial’s color scheme is linked with the luminous fauxtina font in its two-tone green-on-green bezel. Offered on a stainless steel integrated bracelet and featuring a Plexiglas superdome crystal, the Transatlantique combines the best of modern watchmaking with vintage aesthetics to create something unique and novel that collectors seemingly can’t get enough of.
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and Papers
Est. value range
$8,000 – $10,000
The Details
Brand
Laventure
Dimensions
40.5mm x 10.3mm
Model
Transatlantique GMT
Movement
Automatic ETA cal. 2893-2
Reference
N/A
Bracelet
Stainless steel bracelet
Year
2021
Condition
Near Mint
Material
Stainless steel
Included
Watch, box, papers, sticker set, booklets, bracelet resizing tool, spring bar tool
Dial Color
Cream
THE DIAL
Made using two sandwiched dial layers, the Transatlantique's cream dial features a genuine level of depth that single-layer dials just cannot replicate thanks to its cutout hour markers.
THE CONSTRUCTION
With its bright two-tone green-on-green bezel insert perfectly suiting the Transatlantique's cream dial, its entire aesthetic is wonderfully cohesive and filled with an appeal that makes it a fantastic watch to wear.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in near-mint condition. The bracelet has been sized for the previous owner and removed links are included on the side.
Our Perspective
Offering good looks with intelligent design and a romantic source of inspiration, the Transatlantique GMT is appealing in all the right ways, and so its no wonder that Laventure sold out all 100 pieces as fast as they did.
Sam Hines
Managing Director
