Romain Jerome STEAMPUNK arrives in stores

These extravagant pieces are extremely sturdy and immediately recognizable by techy, steam-punk design, incorporating elements of science fiction and fantasy. Amazingly large, sculptured in 50-millimeter wide cases, these watches are made without a dial. The case is held in place by four screwed-down pistons, arranged in such a way to form an illusion of RJ’s signature "X" motif. Two large unpolished Roman numerals dominate the face of a watch, standing out strikingly against the smooth nicely finished surface of the upper bridges. To complete the raw industrial appeal of the creation, small seconds counter is shaped like a propeller.

Bold and daring, the idea behind this successful design is embodied in a rare selection of materials. The bezel is made of oxidized steel gathered from wrecked ocean liner lying 3,840 meters below the sea. This is the exactly same steel once built in Titanic, and a notarized certificate authenticates the origin of all materials used for the watch.



The model is available in stainless steel, black PVD coated steel and red gold. STEAMPUNK metal is priced at CHF 12’950. STEAMPUNK black is CHF 12’950, and STEAMPUNK red gold retails for CHF 22’950.

The cases conceal RJ001-AS mechanical self-winding movement, built on 23 jewels with 42 hours of power reserve. The watch is water resistant to 30 meters and therefore intended for everyday wear and just some occasional splashing. As you can see on the pictures, dial is here integrated into the movement. The piece offers just basic functions such as hours and minutes indication, and small seconds at 9 o’clock, but the successful DNA design truly compensates for all the rest.



The Romain Jerome Steampunk watch is limited to just 2,012 pieces.