The watch Le Roy, by Mathieu Blanchard, is freely inspired by the works of one of the greatest watchmakers of the 17th century, Julien Le Roy. A scientist and master watchmaker to Louis XV, fully dedicated to the cause of watches, Julien Le Roy remains one of the great watchmakers in France. In the Age of Enlightenment, he managed to challenge the English supremacy in timekeeping: he did this through numerous improvements and inventions, notably the horizontal clock, which he helped popularize through the work of Henry Sully, Artificial Rule of Time.
- Case: 43 mm in diameter
- Metal: brushed stainless steel
- Wood essence: walnut
- Sapphire glass virtually scratch-resistant
- Movement: Japanese quartz movement
- Buckle type: deployant clasp
- Bracelet width: 23 mm
- Other: equipped with a functional chronograph
The grain of the wood, like a fingerprint, is unique, making each watch completely different. Each watch is crafted with great care, so that it is a unique masterpiece. Take it to another level and make the experience even more special with a personalized engraving, engraved on the back of the watch.
The durability of a product mainly depends on its materials. For the Mathieu Blanchard Signature watches, we use durable materials over time.
For the glass, we use sapphire glass: It is the most commonly used glass on today's high-end watches. Sapphire glass is 10 times harder than mineral glass and 4 times harder than acrylic glass. It is virtually impossible to scratch except with a diamond, which is even harder. This glass is laboratory-made.
For the watch cases and straps, we have made significant efforts to produce using sustainable materials like natural wood, sourced sustainably, and matte-finished stainless steel. This finish allows for visual durability, as wear over time is much less noticeable than when polished.
Loving nature, it is often a source of calm, comfort, and often the starting point of our jewelry & accessories collections. We are proud to offer watches made from noble and sustainable materials. Our main material is wood, which has a significant environmental advantage over other comparable materials: low carbon emissions during the production process and the biodegradable nature of the materials.
Our watches are handmade with great precision, by a team with extensive experience. Each watch is naturally unique and made with real wood such as walnut and oak (from whiskey barrels).