Pierre Kunz is known throughout the world of haute horology as the master of the retrograde. He is also one of the most talented watchmakers in Switzerland today. With a small group of watchmakers, Kunz leverages the resources of the Frank Muller Group to produce some incredible examples of the fusion of creative design and technical mastery.
The Pierre Kunz Grande Date Sport doesn't do well flying under the radar (unless it's covered by a shirt cuff). The depth and texture of its deep red texalium dial instantly commands attention. Much more dramatic and unusual than carbon fiber, it provides the perfect backdrop for the large indexes and arabics that seem to float just beneath the crystal.
My favorite element of the Grande Date Sport is the the retrograde seconds display. While hours and dates are often displayed in retrograde, a retrograde seconds display is exceedingly rare and one with an arc of only 30 seconds doesn't exist anywhere else as far as I know. The intense and ever present sweeping motion of the seconds hand, as it passes again and again over the span of arabics that account for the passage of one half of a minute, brings even more life to an already robust dial. The Pierre Kunz monachre is prominently featured on an arc that encompasses the date display just south of the 12 o'clock marker - the hands are also signed Pierre Kunz.
Powering the Pierre Kunz Grande Date Sport is the Caliber PK 2001-1520 automatic movement - it is ETA 2892 based, has 30 jewels, is COSC'd, beats at 28,800 vph and has been expertly re-worked by the watchmakers at Pierre Kunz.
The case of the Grande Date Sport is stainless steel and 44mm in diameter. With its deployant clasp, the rubber band is both comfortable and secure.
The retail price of the Grande Date Sport (ref. G016 GD) is $12,300 USD. It's a stunning watch that commands attention and exudes the synergy of the creative and technical prowess of Pierre Kunz.
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