The first edition of this fabulous X41 project saw the light of day in March 2019. Having already disrupted the hushed world of watchmaking by offering total transparency on origin and costs and giving power to the community, we wanted to go even further this time by making Fine Watchmaking accessible to as many as possible.
That's how the X41 came to be, emancipated from the luxury image usually associated with Fine Watchmaking. The watchword: focusing on the superior expertise of Swiss watchmakers and the high quality of the components. The result: an exceptional piece with unbeatable magic and value for money.
The X41 is back with an Edition 6 that's full of innovations. Hurry up: pre-orders are only open for a short time!
Estimated delivery:
Feb/Mar 2023
Estimated delivery:
Mar/Apr 2023
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Why are our prices estimated?
The prices of our future editions are estimated. Several factors actually have an impact on the final price of our models and accessories: exchange rate, changes in the prices of raw materials and the cost of transport are all variables that influence the final price of each of our projects. Furthermore, the number of models ordered through pre-orders has an impact on the negotiation of the price of the parts from our suppliers (we don't pay the same price for a part ordered in quantities of 100 or 1000!). As always, we make it a point of honor to anticipate and optimize each expense to the maximum in order to offer you our watches and accessories at the best price and in the most complete transparency, thanks to our TTO label.
In 2022, the watchmaking market has suffered the full force of the increase in raw material prices. Causes: the economic recovery, which is leading to a growth in demand, and tensions concerning supply following the pandemic. Result: producing an X41 is now more expensive!
For all that, we've made a radical decision: the X41 will not cost you a single cent more this year! The prices remain unchanged, but we're forced to reduce our margins. One thing is for sure: it's your last chance to get an X41 at this price!
Exclusive movement just for the CODE41 community
Peripheral oscillating weight, mastered by only a handful of brands
Movement 100% designed, produced and assembled in Switzerland in limited series
Finished and assembled by hand
First community movement in Fine Watchmaking
A spectacular, transparent Sapphire case for the Edition 6
Check out our interview with Laurent, who we met at his home. One of the first X41 Creator members, this watchmaking enthusiast tells us everything he has to say about CODE41 and the X41.
The X41 is available in three exceptional materials: Sapphire, AeroCarbon and grade 5 Titanium. First-class materials which reflect the strong, technical character of the case and dial. Each model is offered with a wide range of interchangeable straps.
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For the Edition 6, we're offering one of the most exclusive and sought-after materials in watchmaking: sapphire. Spectacular, complicated to work and devoid of any imperfection, our case made entirely of sapphire allows the beating heart of the X41 to be admired as never before. Fine Watchmaking in its purest form.
The X41's sapphire case represented a technical challenge of the highest order. It is very complex and takes longer to work than any other material in watchmaking, at each stage of its production: machining, polishing, drilling, up to and including assembly.
Very demanding, sapphire doesn't allow for any errors in design or cutting. Incidentally, diamond is the only mineral in the world that's harder than sapphire!
We wanted to give the X41 the finest setting possible, even though sapphire was until now offered by only a few Fine Watchmaking brands, and even then at astronomical prices. The reason? It's very costly to produce: 3,600 CHF compared to 160 CHF for a titanium case; in other words, 22 times more expensive! Faithful as ever to our principles, we've done everything we can to offer this exceptional material at, quite simply, the best possible price.
The AeroCarbon's case is made from a high-density carbon fiber used in aeronautics. Made for us on demand in France, the blocks are made up of over 300 layers, each positioned at 90º to the previous and compacted under 10 bars of pressure in an autoclave oven.
The AeroCarbon's case is made from a high-density carbon fiber used in aeronautics. Made for us on demand in France, the blocks are made up of over 300 layers, each positioned at 90º to the previous and compacted under 10 bars of pressure in an autoclave oven. This process guarantees an exceptional composite that's 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 less dense and more porous carbon fiber typically used in watchmaking.
Titanium offers the comfortable advantage of being around two times lighter than steel. For this new edition, we've chosen grade 5 titanium instead of the grade 2 previously used. It is more expensive, but it is more resistant to scratches and offers finer detail in the finishing.
These are movements made in short production runs (around 50 to 1,000) according to an exclusive design and architecture. They are finished and assembled by hand. The time is typically displayed on the movement, with no dial, in order to showcase the magic of these mechanical sculptures.
Short run: ~50 to 1,000/year
Finished and assembled by hand
Advantages: Exceptional pieces, quintessential watchmaking, pure watchmaking art
Disadvantage: High cost ~1 000 $ to 2 500 $
Similar production to mass-produced movements, but all handled by the brand itself. Sometimes may be a simple modification of the base of a mass-produced movement.
Production: ~10,000/year
Advantage: Exclusive movement
Disadvantage: High cost ~300 $ to 800 $
Automated production: ~500,000/year
Advantage: Low cost ~30 $ to 150 $
Disadvantage: Same movement used by many other brands
The peripheral weight fitted to the X41 movement is a true technical feat mastered by only a handful of brands. It allows the movement to be less thick and the mechanism to be more visible.
Click here to discover how does an oscillating weight work
So-called "automatic" mechanical movements are fitted with an oscillating weight that recharges the watch through movements of the wrist (no battery). As it oscillates from left to right, the weight rewinds the mainspring, which stores the energy required for the mechanism to function correctly.
The complexity of the X41 movement and the fact that a significant number of processes are performed by hand mean a relatively long production time. For this reason, X41 watches are only produced in short numbered production runs.
For a watch to be Swiss Made, at least 60% of its value must come from Switzerland. The X41 project has reached 90%, therefore surpassing the criteria significantly. Such a large quantity of Swiss components is very rare! And yet the X41 watches will bear no mention of being Swiss Made, as CODE41 has been opposed to this misleading label since the very beginning.
The X41 project means unbeatable magic and value for money.
With our TTO label (Total Transparency on Origin), we've placed transparency at the heart of our approach. We clearly explain the costs of production and the mark-ups required for the project to be profitable, so that we can focus on what we're really passionate about: creating high-quality mechanical watches.
| Component / Process | Cost inc Taxes | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | 1 862 $ | Swiss |
| Titanium case, transparent back | 172 $ | China |
| Assembly | 56 $ | Swiss |
| Leather strap, deployment clasp | 35 $ | Italy/China |
| Packaging | 22 $ | China |
| Logistic | 44 $ | Swiss |
| Design & developement | 55 $ | Swiss |
| Total production costs | 2 246 $ | |
| Price from | USD 6 045 |
| Component / Process | Cost inc Taxes | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | 1 862 $ | Swiss |
| AeroCarbon case, transparent back | 360 $ | France/Ukraine |
| Assembly | 56 $ | Swiss |
| Leather strap, deployment clasp | 35 $ | Italy/China |
| Packaging | 22 $ | China |
| Logistic | 44 $ | Swiss |
| Design & developement | 55 $ | Swiss |
| Total production costs | 2 434 $ | |
| Price from | USD 6 605 |
| Component / Process | Cost inc Taxes | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | 1 862 $ | Swiss |
| Sapphire case, transparent back | 3 633 $ | China |
| Assembly | 56 $ | Swiss |
| Leather strap, deployment clasp | 35 $ | Italy/China |
| Packaging | 22 $ | China |
| Logistic | 44 $ | Swiss |
| Design & developement | 161 $ | Swiss |
| Total production costs | 5 813 $ | |
| Price from | USD 16 535 |
| Case | X41 Titanium: Grade 5 Titanium 43% lighter than steel X41 AeroCarbon: AeroCarbon 2x lighter than titanium X41 Sapphire: (second hardest natural material after diamond) |
| Display | Grand Date / Hour, minute, second in center |
| Nighttime display | Luminova-coated hands and indices |
| Water resistance | X41 Titanium & X41 AeroCarbon : 10 ATM (100 meters) X41 Sapphire: 3 ATM (30 meters) Individually tested under pressurized chamber |
| Weight | X41 Titanium: 55 grams / 85 grams with leather strap X41 AeroCarbon: 45 grams / 75 grams with leather strap X41 Sapphire: 54 grams / 84 grams with leather strap |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 42mm / Thickness: 11.7mm |
| Strap | Lug width 24mm / Simple tool-free assembly system |
| Case | X41 Titanium: Grade 5 Titanium 43% lighter than steel X41 AeroCarbon: AeroCarbon 2x lighter than titanium X41 Sapphire: (second hardest natural material after diamond) |
| Crystal | Sapphire on front and back Anti-reflective treatment |
| Display | Grand Date / Hour, minute, second in center |
| Nighttime display | Luminova on hands and indices |
| Watertightness | X41 Titanium & X41 AeroCarbon : 10 ATM (100 meters) X41 Sapphire: 3 ATM (30 meters) Individually tested under pressurized chamber |
| Weight | X41 Titanium: 55 grams / 85 grams with leather strap X41 AeroCarbon: 45 grams / 75 grams with leather strap X41 Sapphire: 54 grams / 84 grams with leather strap |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 42mm / Thickness: 11.7mm |
| Strap | Lug width 24mm / Simple tool-free assembly system |
| Frequency | 28,800 vibrations per hour / 4[Hz] |
| Precision | -2/+10 seconds per day |
| Power reserve | 45 hours (when not in use) |
| Number of jewels | 33 |
| Number of components | 297 |
| Rewinding | Automatic via peripheral oscillating weight |
| Pivots | Tempered rolled steel. High-quality treatment preventing premature wear of the pivots |
| Fine-tuned in 5 positions | Each movement's precision tested in 5 positions |
The development of a Haute Horlogerie manufacturing movement cannot be improvised. This is why we select our partners in a rigorous manner and call on the best designers to manufacture the X41's components. The objective remains the same: to collaborate with manufactures that are faithful to our values of transparency, high quality and watchmaking expertise.
In the event of a technical issue, your watch will be collected at our expense and repaired as quickly as possible.
Even though the X41 movement has been developed exclusively for our community, the reliability of its critical components was optimized a number of years ago.
If you're not 100% happy with the X41, you have 30 days to return it for free, unused and in its original packaging.
As long as your order has not yet been dispatched, you can cancel it free of charge at any time.
As long as your order has not yet been dispatched, you can cancel it free of charge or modify your choice of strap, while stocks last. From the date of delivery, you have 30 days to return it free of charge, unused and in its original packaging, to enjoy a full refund.
No. We've implemented a system in our cart that allows your country's respective customs duties and VAT to be calculated and paid automatically. So you won't have to pay anything upon receipt of your watch.
For a watch to be 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 can be of great quality while still containing many components from other countries.
In the interests of clarity, we've opted for total transparency and select both Swiss and foreign components for their distinctive nature and high value for money, rather than to meet the criteria of a misleading label. That's why, even though the majority of our models comfortably meet the requirements, we've decided not to affix the Swiss Made label to our watches.
In order to avoid unsold stock, the gray market and waste, we decided to implement a pre-order system. It seemed more logical to only produce the quantities that have already been sold. Consequently, once or twice a year we launch pre-orders for a new edition over a period of 2 to 4 weeks. Delivery typically takes place 8 to 10 months later. While you wait, we allow you to experience the birth of your watch through liberal amounts of photos and videos.
No. All of our X41 movements are individually tested by our watchmakers in 5 different positions and precision tuned to similar criteria as the COSC. In addition, this certification would lead to an increase of several hundreds of euros in the retail price without adding providing any real added value.
The X41 watches are covered by a special 3-year guarantee instead of 2 from the date of receipt. In the event of technical problems, all you need to do is contact us and we'll organize both the return transport and repair.
For each collection, we decide the per-batch quantity according to our suppliers' monthly production capacity. In the case of the X41 project, this will be 150 pieces per month.
During pre-orders, once the first batch has sold out, a new batch is opened with a delivery date one month later than the former. For each edition, we only produce a maximum of 3 or 4 batches.
The X41 watches have a lug width of 24mm. The straps are compatible with the ANOMALY-01, ANOMALY-02, ANOMALY EVOLUTION 42mm and NB24 watches. Both the DAY41 37 and 40mm and ANOMALY EVOLUTION 38mm, on the other hand, have a lug width of 21mm and require straps which are not suitable for other models.
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I’m not sure where you’re getting your info, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning much more or understanding more.
Thanks for excellent information I was looking for this information for my mission.
Hi Richard! Our information are based on researches and a couple of years in the business. We’re glad to know that you like the chapter ! 😄
Bonjour
Quel prix pour la c8 X41 ÉDITION 6 SVP
merci
Bonjour Lina, la X41 Edition 6 était à partir de 5 443 USD.
Bonjour,
Je suis très intéressé par votre modèle X41 Aéro Carbone Noir, quand serait-il possible de le commander ?
Bravo pour votre démarche, enfin de la haute horlogerie plus abordable..
Cordialement
Didier
Bonjour Didier,
Nous venons de vous envoyer un email avec plus d’informations sur la X41 que vous souhaitez 🤩
I am not sure where you’re getting your information, but great topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more.
Thanks for fantastic information I was looking for this info for my mission.
Which information Richard? We have references for all the information we share.
We can’t wait to hear your point of you in the upcoming weeks! 😍
Please inform me of the pre-order for the next edition of the X41.
I’m not sure where you’re getting your info, but great topic. I needs to spend some time learning much more or understanding more.
Thanks for great info I was looking for this information for my mission.
Ik ben heel erg geïnteresseerd om en X41 aan te kopen type X41 titanium groen met geperforeerd bruin lederen armband zoals vertoond op één van jullie foto’s (met roze mouwkleur). Hoe verder ?
Dank bij voorbaat. Echt prachtige horloge.
Hallo Mic,
hartelijk dank voor uw belangstelling!
Sorry, de X41 met de groene brug kan alleen opnieuw besteld worden bij de volgende X41 pre-orders.
I’m not sure where you’re getting your info, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more.
Thanks for excellent information I was looking for this info for my mission.
Hi, great story and love the look of the X41 watch. Do you know when you’ll be accepting pre-orders for the next production run?
Hey Jules,
We’re glad you like it! It’s one of our most special watches. ⌚
We just closed the pre-order a couple of weeks ago and are yet to confirm the date of the next pre-order, but would you like me to add you to the waiting list in case we have a watch available ?
Bonjour
Ce n’est pas tout à fait à propos de ce modèle mais serait il possible de faire un mouvement avec un tourbillon?
Ou cela augmenterait énormément le prix?
Merci salutations
Bonjour David,
Bonne nouvelle ! Nous avons déjà un projet tourbillon en cours. 🤐 Nous partagerons plus d’informations (prix y compris) dans les prochains mois 🤩