s Anissa Bader, CEO of the new independent Geneva-based watchmaker Akhor, likes to say, there was one condition for the project to succeed: “Do it right or don’t do it at all.” It became the motto and guiding principle for Akhor.

Behind Akhor lies the expertise of a watch supplier founded in Geneva in 1988,Clamax, a specialist in precision machining that guarantees the company a high degree of autonomy in its production—a significant advantage. At the heart of the first Akhor collection lies a bold horological challenge: to give form to the illusion of a floating dial.

Anissa Bader, founder and CEO of Akhor

This was no easy feat, as it was necessary to avoid “simply” using two side bridges and instead create a system that gives the illusion of a completely floating dial. Anchored directly to the movement, the dial appears to suspend in space — its hands revolving around a central axis in a display of spatial clarity rarely seen in mechanical watchmaking

This singular display is made possible by a patented dual-disc structure, developed entirely by Akhor and Climax, enabling a sense of levitation while maintaining structural integrity. Two and a half years of focused dialogue and technical exploration led to the realisation of this first chapter.

Entirely developed in-house, the AK10 calibre is a hand-wound mechanical movement tailored to meet the specific demands of this architecture. Designed to support future high complications, it drives a balance wheel with an inertia of 8 g·mm² and operates at a frequency of 4 Hz. Its performance is underlined by a power reserve of over 60 hours and a COSC-certified level of chronometric precision.

Riccardo Monfardino, Chief Operating Officer

The movement’s components, all Swiss-made, are produced using advanced precision machining. Each element then undergoes a series of galvanic treatments before being finished by hand — from mirror polishing to refined brushing and sunray Côtes de Genève

Measuring 31.30 mm in diameter and just 3.90 mm in thickness, the AK10 calibre stands both technically and aesthetically. Comprising 117 components and 12 jewels, each element is hand-bevelled, polished, and assembled to meet Haute Horlogerie standards.

Notable technical features include a variable-inertia balance-spring, a stop-second mechanism for precise time-setting, and a hand-finished gear train. Housed in a 39 mm cushion-shaped case — crafted in either stainless steel or 4N/5N gold — the movement is visible through a sapphire caseback, offering a clear view of the calibre within.

A glareproof sapphire crystal protects the dial, while water resistance to 30 metres ensures everyday durability. Each timepiece is fitted with carefully stitched leather or alligator strap, secured by a buckle

Offered in three executions — steel, gold, and a diamond-set edition — this debut collection revisits the timeless elegance of the 1960s through a contemporary lens.

The nobility of materials is revealed through uncompromising attention to detail: carefully selected steel, the artisanal finishing of the hands, and a suspended dial architecture presented in two textures — sunburst or honeycomb — and a palette of nuanced tones, including white, black, blue, green and brown.

The hands, with luminescent tips, trace the time across this unique construction, while the seconds hand — distinguished by its logo-shaped counterweight — moves with quiet accuracy, offering a subtle visual cadence.

This collection is the result of two converging perspectives — those of Laurent Davoli and Daniel Martinez — whose shared commitment to craftsmanship and clarity shaped every aspect of the creation. Their complementary expertise gave rise to a timepiece that reflects the full measure of Swiss watchmaking savoir-faire.

To date, Akhor remains the only Maison to have translated this concept into a functioning timepiece — supported by a movement developed specifically for the purpose. In parallel, the Maison continues to explore new complications, with a unique piece set to be unveiled soon.

Conceived as a foundation for future innovation, the AK10 calibre is designed to accommodate key complications including moon phases, large date, tourbillon and a day/night indicator — opening the door to new expressions of mechanical creativity.

Derived from Ancient Egyptian, Akh refers to the immortal force of the soul — a notion that echoes the vision of Anissa Bader, CEO of Abhor, for whom watchmaking is an art animated by an inner force, far beyond mere functionality. The suffix or evokes the nobility of materials, while resonating with horological imagination.

From the outset, no compromises were accepted: technique served creativity, and creativity fuelled technical innovation. Today, technical advancements no longer restrict design — they expand and elevate it. Just like a floating dial.