The case is of the Belvedere Bordeaux is manufactured from stainless steel, and has a diameter of 40.8mm and a height of 12.2mm and is finished with both pearl-blasted and high-polished techniques. Built to withstand a water resistance of 100 metres, its is fitted with an integrated rubber strap ensuring an ergonomic fit. Perfectly suited to sporting activities yet with a sleek profiling, the watch is highly functional yet refined.

The deep burgundy lacquered dial has a concave flange featuring rhodium-plated indices which are accompanied by skeletonised dauphine hour and minute hands and a graceful, golden seconds hand, with each element enhanced with Super-LumiNova to enable readability even when the light conditions are poor. The central section has been finished with asymmetrical guilloché work and it is engineered to turn once every 24 hours, so the date window changes its location each day. This quirky yet sophisticated little addition gives the dial a unique aspect and its inclusion is very much in line with the detailing which makes Carl Suchy timepieces special.

On the underside of the watch, a sapphire exhibition caseback reveals the Carl Suchy CSS201 movement, derived from a modified Dubois Dépraz DD90010. Edged with a resplendent gold-plated and decorated movement ring, and fitted with a gold-plated rotor engraved with a miniature artwork of the Belvedere Palace, the calibre features impeccable decoration and is visually stunning in its arrangement. Running at 28’800 vib/h, it delivers a power reserve of 42 hours.