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Sentinel SV1 by Emera: Sculpted Power, Radical Precision

September 2025


Sentinel SV1 by Emera: Sculpted Power, Radical Precision

More than a timepiece, the Sentinel SV1 is a mechanical statement - fusion of architecture, performance, and uncompromising design. Born from the vision of master designer Patrick Freiburghaus and renowned watchmaker Cyrano Devanthey, Emera pushes haute horlogerie into uncharted territory. Forged in titanium and high-density composite, powered by the in-house Calibre MRA 02-1 with its 20° inclined balance wheel, and limited to just eight pieces worldwide, the Sentinel embodies exclusivity, mastery, and bold modernity.

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he Sentinel SV1 Series is not just a timepiece. It is a mechanical statement. A creation designed for those who defy convention — sculpted power, engineered precision, and radical aesthetics fused into one uncompromising timepiece.

Founded in 2023, Emera is an independent haute horlogerie house born in Switzerland from the alliance of two exceptional masters:

• Patrick Freiburghaus, Swiss designer with over 20 years of experience, founder of Bureau Miami and co-founder of Emera. Recognized as one of the most skilled designers of his generation, his architectural, emotional approach shapes the brand’s futuristic identity.

• Cyrano Devanthey, one of today’s greatest watchmakers and engineers, with more than 30 years of experience. He led the Omega tourbillon department, developed complications for renowned maisons, and co-founded Oscillon before bringing his unrivaled expertise to Emera.

Together, they created Emera to push watchmaking into unexplored territory — blending centuries-old savoir-faire with radical, forward-looking design.

The Sentinel embodies this philosophy. Crafted as a mechanical extension of those in pursuit of the absolute, its architecture is built in Grade 5 titanium and high-density quartz composite — light, tactical, and commanding. Taut lines, carved angles, and surgical finishes transform the case into a functional sculpture.

Sentinel SV1 by Emera: Sculpted Power, Radical Precision

At its heart beats Emera’s fully in-house Calibre MRA 02-1, with a 20° inclined balance wheel — a living mechanism that exposes the raw energy of time. Every component is Swiss made, every finish intentional, every assembly performed under the eye of the master watchmaker himself.

Only eight pieces of the Sentinel SV1 will be produced worldwide, available exclusively by subscription pre-order. Each comes with a lifetime international warranty, a testament to Emera’s absolute commitment to mastery.

Sentinel SV1 by Emera: Sculpted Power, Radical Precision

Brand ambassador Louis Ducruet — son of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco and nephew of H.S.H. Prince Albert II — embodies the Sentinel spirit: quiet strength, proud heritage, and a forward-looking vision. Like him, Sentinel owners don’t merely collect watches; they live experiences, wearing time as both a force and a statement.

Sentinel SV1 by Emera: Sculpted Power, Radical Precision

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Fully in-house automatic calibre MRA 02-1
  • 20° inclined balance wheel, variable inertia
  • Tripartite case in titanium and high-density composite
  • Openworked tungsten oscillating weight on ceramic bearings
  • Extreme ergonomics: luminous legibility, wrist-contoured strap, intuitive fastening system
  • Ultra-limited edition: 8 pieces worldwide

Display

  • Central hours and minutes
  • Small off-centered seconds at 7 o’clock

Movement

  • MRA 02-1 Automatic — fully in-house
  • Dimensions: ⌀ 32.50 mm × 9.00 mm
  • Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz)
  • Power reserve: 44 hours (± 10%)
  • Balance wheel: inclined at 20°, variable inertia, Declafor 1015 with three manually adjustable weights
  • Balance spring: Nivarox®
  • Shock protection: Incabloc®
  • Jewels: 19
  • Bridges & mainplate: Grade 5 titanium
  • Oscillating weight: tungsten, openworked, mounted on ceramic bearings

Case

  • Tripartite architecture: Grade 5 titanium bezel, caseband & back in high-density quartz composite
  • Dimensions: 50.26 mm × 50.50 mm × 13.90 mm
  • Crystals: two sapphire, one curved front, both AR-coated
  • Appliques: high-density quartz composite
  • Hands & appliques: treated with high-intensity SuperLuminova®
  • Strap: high-density rubber, Velcro® fastening, proprietary tool-free interchangeability
  • Clasp: quartz composite buckle
  • Water resistance: 5 ATM (50 m) with nitrile O-ring seals
  • Finishing: high-end, with advanced coatings
  • Fixing: proprietary system screws in Grade 5 titanium

Ultra-limited series of 8 pieces — Retail price CHF 75,000 excl. VAT — Lifetime international warranty — Exclusively available by subscription pre-order.

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