The first edition of the fabulous X41 project appeared in March 2019. Having already disturbed the hushed world of watchmaking by offering total transparency on origin and costs and by giving the power to our community, we wanted to go even further by making Fine Watchmaking as widely accessible as possible.
The X41 has thrown off the luxury image associated with Fine Watchmaking in favor of focusing on the industry-leading expertise of Swiss watchmakers and the high quality of the components. The result: an exceptional piece with unbeatable magic and value for money.
Estimated delivery:
Mar-Apr 2022
Estimated delivery:
Apr-May 2022
Fallen for the X41's charm but missed out on Edition 5? Don't make the same mistake twice... Sign up to the waiting list and be the first to know if the X41 is made available again for pre-order.
Price: from USD 6045
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Exclusive movement just for the CODE41 community
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Peripheral weight mastered by only a handful of brands
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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
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First community Fine Watchmaking movement
Everything is going wonderfully with production of the Edition 4, despite a slight delay due to Covid. Our watchmakers are currently assembling the 297 components that make up this exceptional movement. As for the previous editions, they've already made a lot of people happy. Some of them were even able to visit the workshops and follow the machining of their X41 movement as it happened. Pure joy!
The X41 is available in AeroCarbon and in Grade 5 Titanium. High-tech materials which reflect the strong and technical character of the case and dial. Each model is offered with a wide range of interchangeable straps.
If you've just jumped on the bandwagon and want to go behind the scenes with us, sign up to the waiting list. You'll enjoy full access to the whole collection and receive exclusive info about the next pre-orders!
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
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 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.
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. Don't miss your chance to pre-order one of the few Edition 5 pieces available.
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 | 1'705 $ | Swiss |
| Titanium case, transparent back | 153 $ | China |
| Leather strap, deployment clasp | 35 $ | Italy/China |
| Assembly | 32 $ | Swiss |
| Packaging | 22 $ | China |
| Logistic | 44 $ | Swiss |
| Design & developement | 56 $ | Swiss |
| Total production costs | 2'047 $ | |
| Price from | USD 6045 |
| Component / Process | Cost inc Taxes | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | 1'705 $ | Swiss |
| AeroCarbon case, transparent back | 347 $ | France/Ukraine |
| Leather strap, deployment clasp | 35 $ | Italy/China |
| Assembly | 32 $ | Swiss |
| Packaging | 22 $ | China |
| Logistic | 44 $ | Swiss |
| Design & developement | 56 $ | Swiss |
| Total production costs | 2'241 $ | |
| Price from | USD 6605 |
Fine Watchmaking is associated with the world of luxury. The latter is synonymous with inaccessibility and social standing, which propels prices to artificially high levels. For the X41 movement, we've focused on the industry-leading expertise of Swiss watchmakers and the high quality of the components.
The retail price is not a result of market positioning, but rather a direct reflection of the costs of production.
| Case | X41 Titanium: Grade 5 Titanium 43% lighter than steel X41 AeroCarbon: AeroCarbon 2x lighter than titanium |
| Display | Grand Date / Hour, minute, second in center |
| Nighttime display | Luminova-coated hands and indices |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM (100 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 10 ATM (100 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 |
| 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 |
Developing a Fine Watchmaking manufacture movement isn't something you can just improvise. That's why we've called on one of the best designers in Switzerland. Timeless stands out from the rest because they produce all of the components that make up their movements in-house, except for the balance wheel.
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 keep trying to get in touch to buy one of these but can’t get anywhere?
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for your interest in our “Haute Horlogerie” Timepiece !
We only sell our watches on preorders on our website during certain periods in a year. The 6th edition is planned for summer 2022 and you can already sign up to our waiting list to stay informed on our project page 😀
We stay at your disposal for any further information you may have.
Kindest regards !
Bonjour c’est génial lisant tout les détails de la X41 j’aimerais être dans la liste de la précommande de l’automne 2022 je suis intéressé par la X41 qui coûte 5550€
Bonjour,
Merci de votre intérêt pour notre X41 ! Très bon choix ! 🙂
Vous pouvez volontiers vous inscrire sur notre liste d’attente de notre page projet “X41” afin de rester informé des dernières actualités au sujet de ce modèle 😁 Vous serez alors informé de la date des précommandes au printemps 2022 😊
Nous restons à votre disposition pour toute question ☎
Hallo, bin seit einer Woche Besitzer der X41 Edition 4, bin begeistert trotz langer langer Wartezeit..
Nun begeistert mich schon wieder die Edition 5, tolles Design, Anmeldezeit vorbei, aber sicher kommt dann die 6….
I received today my X41 Aerocarbon. Great work and timepiece! Details are very fine and finishing is nealry perfect… Timegrapher says in 12H 0 s/day and 0,0 ms beat error….Hope in the future will be possible to visit the factory.
Gibt es die auch in schön. Sehen aus wie billige Kaufhauswecker von Fossil, Police, DKNY oder dergleichen.
Und für die offen als positiv beworbenen Sparmaßnahmen sind fünftausend Eurosternchen satt überhöht! Ungeachtet der Technik über die sich hier nicht viel findet, außer der Schwungmasse, bekomme ich für deutlich weniger Geld mechanische und in D exklusive Uhren sogar in schön. Beispiel? Ball Trainmaster oder Engineer…
Hallo Heinz,
Vielen Dank, dass Sie Ihre Meinung mit uns geteilt haben.
Die Schönheit einer Uhr bleibt subjektiv. Claudio, unser ausgebildeter CEO und Designer, möchte Uhren mit einem eher industriellen und rohen Stil anbieten, die eine gewisse Eleganz annehmen.
Unsere X41 hat tatsächlich eine periphere Schwungmasse, aber das ist nicht alles, was sie ist 🙂
Die X41 verwendet außerdem ein eigens für unsere Zwecke entwickeltes Manufakturwerk, das die Arbeit von Schweizer Uhrmachern hervorhebt. Darüber hinaus verfügt die X41 über ein Großdatum und verwendet hochwertige Materialien wie Titan und Aerocarbon. Auch die Verarbeitung ist hochwertig.
Darüber hinaus ist es unser Konzept, das die X41 so wertvoll macht: Wir produzieren keine großen Mengen und sind transparent, was die Herkunft unserer Komponenten und unsere Preispolitik angeht. So wissen unsere Kunden genau, was sie kaufen.
Was schließlich die von Ihnen genannte Marke betrifft, so handelt es sich um eine amerikanische und nicht um eine schweizerische Marke. Die desgn ist auch ganz anders, ich habe dort keine Skelettuhren gesehen, was den Unterschied zu unserer X41 ausmacht 🙂
Unser Community Care Team steht Ihnen bei Fragen gerne zur Verfügung ☎⌚.
Ich interessiere mich für die X41 Titan Blau mit Perforiertes Kalbsleder mit Faltschliesse.Besten Dank für Ihre Bemühungen.
Bonjour,
A quand la livraison de magnifique mécanismes
Merci pour votre prochain retours.
I am very interested and extremely impressed by the competency explain so dar
Veramente un capolavoro di technologia,complimenti ai construttori e a tutto il suo team,bravi .
Salve Eduardo !
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Je voudrais juste pouvez-vous en acheter une…mais ça a l’air compliqué !!
Dites moi?