1380 pieces sold for a total of 5'298'394 CHF; it's gigantic!
We were expecting a lot of emotions, but your enthusiasm and support for this project have left us speechless. Thanks for your unwavering confidence, and see you soon for more new adventures!
We've experienced 9 exciting months of development by your side. Your thousands of votes and comments have allowed us to make the NB24 chronograph a reality, which we here at CODE41 are really proud about.
Rather than going with a simple standard movement, we've made the mad move of creating an exceptional movement with a peripheral weight integrated into the dial side. It's rare and complex, but what a joy it is to have it on your wrist!
Discover and pre-order the NB24-Creator Edition from January 27 2021 at 3pm (GMT+1) until February 25 2021! Your one and only chance to become a Creator member of this project; after that it will be too late…
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Exclusive movement just for the CODE41 community.
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Peripheral oscillating weight on the dial side.
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Movement designed, made and assembled entirely in Switzerland in short production runs.
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Unbeatable magic and value for money.
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Finished and assembled by hand.
Mechanical movements are extremely complex, and nowadays are only produced by a few manufacturers. Developing such a movement costs around 3 to 5 million euros, and can take up to 5 years to perfect. In addition, based on series of a few thousand watches per year, the production cost for each movement is around 3,000 euros.
In that case, how have we been able to create our very own movement, fitted with a peripheral weight on the dial side, for only 1,000 euros?
As the chronograph is one of our partner Concepto's specialties, we've been able to make use of their base, constructed using the architecture of the famous 7750 movement, known for its robustness and reliability. Then we've modified it by moving the counters, redesigning the bridges, and above all adding a peripheral weight on the dial side. This rare complication alone accounts for a third of the cost of production. It's important to point out that all of the components, except for the mainspring and the jewels, are produced in-house.
In addition to the financial benefit, using an existing base, which has already been at optimal reliability for a number of years, avoids the tiresome problems of youth.
After months of development, what a pleasure it is to see this project go from a concept to a reality. The prototypes are exquisite! This is an important stage for performing in-depth testing and adjusting all the little details before production.
The NB24 chrono is available in AeroCarbon and in grade 5 Titanium. High-tech materials that reflect the strong, technical character of the case and the dial. Each model is offered alongside a wide range of interchangeable straps.
Extremely strong, carbon fiber is one of those technical materials that combines perfectly with mechanical watchmaking magic. But we didn't want any old carbon fiber, we wanted the best of the best. The AeroCarbon’s case is made from a high-density aeronautical carbon fiber.
Extremely strong, carbon fiber is one of those technical materials that combines perfectly with mechanical watchmaking magic. But we didn't want any old carbon fiber, we wanted the best of the best. The AeroCarbon's case is made from a high-density aeronautical carbon fiber.
Produced for us on-demand in France, the blocks are made up of over 300 layers, each placed at 90° to the previous and compacted under 10 bars of pressure in an autoclave oven. This process guarantees an exceptional composite 2.5 times more resistant to bending than steel.
In addition, due to its high density, AeroCarbon is watertight without the need to add a titanium chamber, as is the case with the carbon fiber, less dense and more porous, typically used in watchmaking.
Titanium offers the comfortable advantage of being around twice as light as steel. For our NB24 chronograph, we opted for grade 5 titanium. It's more expensive than grade 2, but it offers double the toughness and finer detail in the finishing.
So-called 'automatic' mechanical movements are fitted with an oscillating weight that recharges the watch through wrist movements (no battery required). As it swings from left to right, the weight rewinds the mainspring, which stores the energy required for the mechanism to function correctly.
The peripheral weight is a real technical feat, today mastered by only a handful of brands. We've already fitted one to our X41 movement, but for our NB24 chronograph we're going even further by making it visible on the dial side. It's a defining feature found on very few pieces, and even then at astronomical prices! Pure watchmaking magic.
In order to produce exceptional mechanical watches, we call on the best. These are local manufactures with unique expertise who perform the finishing touches by hand. That's why NB24 watches are only produced in small, numbered series.
CODE41 is more than a brand, it's a movement, people powered watchmaking. The aim is to devise the creation of a watch as an extraordinary adventure to which everyone can contribute.
Here are your benefits for supporting the NB24 project:
The NB24 encapsulates the story of our ambassador Nigel Bailly and his dream of taking part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. When this young paraplegic driver shared with us his passion and determination in 2017, we were immediately drawn in and decided to accompany him in his adventure.
After 3 years of relentless work, Nigel will take part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 2021, thus proving that nothing is impossible. Nigel, your courage and determination are an inspiration. Regardless of where you finish, you're already a champion to us! This chrono project is dedicated to you.
For a watch to be considered Swiss-made, 60% of its value must come from Switzerland, it's movement must be Swiss, and it must be assembled in Switzerland. The NB24 project has managed almost 85% and comfortably exceeds the requirements. Such a large quantity of Swiss components is very rare! And yet the NB24 watches will bear no mention of being Swiss-made, because CODE41 has been opposed to this misleading label since the beginning.
The NB24 project represents unbeatable magic and value for money.
With our TTO label (Total Transparency on Origin), we've put transparency at the heart of our approach. We clearly explain the production costs and mark-ups required for the project to be profitable so that we can concentrate on what we're really passionate about: creating high-quality mechanical watches.
| Component / Process | Cost inc Taxes | Origin |
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| Movement | 1'056 $ | Swiss |
| Titanium case, transparent back | 167 $ | China |
| Dial | 56 $ | China |
| Leather strap, deployment clasp | 31 $ | Italy/China |
| Assembly | 43 $ | Swiss |
| Packaging | 22 $ | China |
| Logistic | 44 $ | Swiss |
| Design & developement | 56 $ | Swiss |
| Total production costs | 1'474 $ |
| Component / Process | Cost inc Taxes | Origin |
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| Movement | 1'056 $ | Swiss |
| AeroCarbon case, transparent back | 383 $ | France/Ukraine |
| Dial | 56 $ | China |
| Leather strap, deployment clasp | 31 $ | Italy/China |
| Assembly | 43 $ | Swiss |
| Packaging | 22 $ | China |
| Logistic | 44 $ | Swiss |
| Design & developement | 56 $ | Swiss |
| Total production costs | 1'691 $ |
Direct distribution, minimal mark-ups and transparency on costs are just some of the criteria that allow us to offer the NB24 at a price that our competitors just can't match.
The retail price is not the result of market positioning, but rather a direct reflection of the costs of production.
| Movement | NB24 cam-driven manufacture chronograph |
| Display | Hours, minutes, second-chronograph in center 30-minute chronograph disk at 3 o'clock / Second disk at 9 o'clock / Date at 6 o'clock |
| Nighttime display | Luminova-coated hands and indices |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM. Individually tested in pressurised chamber |
| Weight | NB24 Titanium: 78 grams / 108 grams with leather strap NB24 AeroCarbon: 64 grams / 94 grams with leather strap |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 42mm / Thickness: 13.7mm |
| Strap | 24mm lug width / Simple tool-free assembly system |
| Case | NB24 Titanium : Grade 5 Titanium 43% lighter than steel NB24 AeroCarbon : AeroCarbon 2x lighter than titanium |
| Glass | Sapphire on front and back. Anti-reflective treatment |
| Display | Hours, minutes, second-chronograph in center 30-minute chronograph disk at 3 o'clock / Second disk at 9 o'clock / Date at 6 o'clock |
| Nighttime display | Luminova-coated hands and indices |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM. Individually tested in pressurised chamber |
| Weight | NB24 Titanium: 78 grams / 108 grams with leather strap NB24 AeroCarbon: 64 grams / 94 grams with leather strap |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 42mm / Thickness: 13.7mm |
| Strap | 24mm lug width / Simple tool-free assembly system |
| Movement | NB24 cam-driven manufacture chronograph |
| Frequency | 28,800 turns per hour / 4[Hz] |
| Precision | -5/+5 seconds per day |
| Power reserve | 48 hrs (when not in use) |
| Number of jewels | 35 |
| Number of components | 326 |
| Stop seconds function | Yes |
| Shock absorber | Incabloc |
| Rewinding | Automatic rewinding via peripheral weight on the front of the case |
| Pivots | Tempered rolled steel. High-quality treatment to prevent premature wearing of the pivots |
| Fine-tuned in 5 positions | Each movement is tested for precision in 5 different positions. (Industrial movements: typically 1 piece in 50 is tested in only 2 or 3 positions) |
The development of a manufacture movement isn't something you can just improvise. In addition, the chronograph is one of the most specialist watch complications. That's why we've called on one of the best specialists in the field. Based in the heartland of Swiss watchmaking, the manufacturer Concepto was founded in 2006, and today boasts a team of 120 people who handle all of the watchmaking expertise in-house. In other words, we're in safe hands.
In the event of technical issues, your watch will be collected and repaired at our expense and as quickly as possible.
As long as your order has not yet been dispatched, you can cancel it free of charge at any time.
If you are completely satisfied with your NB24, you have 30 days from the day of receipt to send it back free of charge, unused and in its original packaging.
As long as your order has not yet been dispatched, you can cancel it free of charge or change your choice of strap, while stocks last. From the day of delivery you have 30 days to send it back free of charge, unused and in its original packaging, to receive a full refund.
No. We've implemented a system in our cart that allows the customs duties and VAT applicable to your country to b calculated and paid. So you won't have to pay anything upon receiving your watch.
For a watch to be considered Swiss Made, at least 60% of its value must come from Switzerland, its movement must be Swiss, and it must be assembled in Switzerland. That means that a Swiss Made watch may be of great quality while a large part of its components come from abroad.
For greater clarity, we've banked on total transparency and chosen both Swiss and foreign components for their defining features and value for money, rather than to meet the criteria of a misleading label. That's why, although the majority of our models comfortably satisfy the criteria, we've decided not to put the Swiss Made label on our watches.
To avoid excess stock, the gray market and any waste, we decided on a pre-order system. It seemed more logical to only produce the quantities that have already been sold. For that reason, we launch pre-orders for a new edition once or twice a year, each for a period of 2 to 4 weeks. We're generally ready for delivery 8 months later. While you're waiting, we enable you to experience the birth of your watch with a lot of videos and photos.
For this first pre-order campaign, NB24 watches will be covered by a special 3-year guarantee instead of 2. In the event of technical issues, all you need to do is contact us and we'll arrange both the collection and return of your watch, as well as its restoration.
The NB24 watches have a lug width of 24mm. The straps are compatible with the ANOMALY-01, ANOMALY-02 AND X41 watches. The DAY41 37 and 40mm watches, on the other hand, have lug width of 21mm, and require straps which are not suitable for the other collections.
Since the beginning at CODE41, the retail price has always been a direct reflection of the costs of production, rather than a result of market positioning. We're committed to staying by your side and every day we're fighting to get the best value for money, with any savings passed on directly in the retail price. A big hello, by the way, to Valérien, the director of Concepto, who'll back me up on that last point, as we've had multiple tense conversations about prices ;)
Whether it's the X41 or the NB24, in both cases we're talking about Fine Watchmaking movements. But even though our chronograph might be more complex, we've ended up with a much lower cost of production because it's one of Concepto's specialties. So we benefit from economy of scale with a good number of the parts also used in their other movements. Otherwise, the price of the NB24 movement would be 3 to 4 times more expensive.
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Quel beau projet. J’aime beaucoup cette couleur bleue du mouvement. Magnifique. Bonne chance pour le projet!
Merci énormément !
super nous attendons les modèles futurs
Inconsolable d’avoir manqué le rendez-vous de février, ne connaissant pas votre projet. Magnifique et passionnante démarche. Je serai désormais à l’affût !
Quel dommage d’avoir loupé la fenêtre des précommandes d’un jour, grrr. Bon je saurai faire preuve de patience mais grrr quand même.
Bonjour à toute l’équipe,
Je découvre ces belles mécaniques avec une aventure qui se démarque de ce que l’on peut connaître.
Je trouve ce projet N24 fabuleux et la couleur bleue du mouvement me plait tout particulièrement.
Je garde un oeil sur ma montre…qui n’est hélas pas encore proposée pour une nouvelle précommande.
Bon courage à vous, belle réussite, prenez soins de vous.
Cordialement,
Paul
Bonjour,
Merci beaucoup et n’hésitez pas à vous inscrire sur la liste d’attente. 🙂
“octobre/novembre 2021” bien évidemment 😉
Bonjour 14H55,
nous voila à quelques minutes de la fin des précommandes et 1349 ventes, Bravo, à toute l’équipe, Bravo à Concepto. Dans l’attente des livraisons et surtout d’un nouveau Modèle… Et bien sur d’un bracelet caoutchouc que j’espère et souhaite pour bientôt.
Bien à vous.
Merci énormément et à très bientôt 😉
Why do you not offer rubber straps?
Hello,
My best advice for 2021 would be to keep an eye open on our future developments 😉
Best regards
Ordered my NB24 today, can’t wait to see it in the metal. Congratulations all, beautiful, fantastic pieces!
Thank you very much Tom 🙂 !!
Je crois pouvoir dire que je suis tombé amoureux de ce chrono NB24 et de CODE41. Mon regard est magnétisé par le design de ce chrono qui est un rappel aux codes esthétiques qui font clairement partie de l’ADN de CODE41. Le traitement côté cadran avec ces reliefs et le volume qui en résulte est superbe. Sans parler de cette masse périphérique qui finit de m’hypnotiser. C’est simple, je trouve toutes mes possessions horlogères existantes soudainement bien fades par rapport à ce chrono NB24 et j’espère maintenant pouvoir mettre la main sur une nouvelle édition de cette non moins superbe X41. J’ai un problème docteur ? Franchement un boulot superbe ! L’attente va être insoutenable 😀
Bonjour Ronald,
Merci pour votre adorable message ! 🙂 Belle journée !