Swiss luxury replica watch brand RJ-Romain Jerome presents its new Tattoo-DNA wristwatch in collaboration with world renowned tattoo artist, Xoil.
Xoil has applied his art on replica watch straps as an extension of his world. Inspired by nineteenth century imagery, the artist has created five worlds, or systems, based on the themes of Belief, Balance, Feeling, Perception and Emotion, in which legendary animals and mythological figures are thrown alongside anatomical plates and esoteric symbols. Each of these worlds is tattooed onto a board of five leather straps, with the illustrations overlapping from one bracelet to another. The 25 pieces adorning the Tattoo-DNA by Xoil collection are therefore unique and part of a harmonious whole guaranteed by the distinctive style of the artist and his very graphic tattoos which spread across the entire body, beyond the conventional areas.
The enamel dial of the new 44 mm case timepiece echoes the many dials accumulated by Xoil, a fervent collector of curiosities. The dial of the new Tattoo-DNA by Xoil has therefore been cut out with a water jet to reveal two separate and opposing parts. The Grand Feu enamel dial, decorated with Roman numerals and crafted in the replica watchmaking tradition, leaves room for a contemporary and skeletonised movement. Designed by RJ-Romain Jerome, the movement with right-angled bridges reveals the balance wheel at 6 o’clock, like a beating heart beneath tattooed skin.
The skeletonised small seconds ring, off-centred at 9 o’clock, was integrated into the dial to link the two worlds. And to accentuate the duality of the timepiece, RJ-Romain Jerome modernised the blue hands by reproducing the needles Xoil uses for his tattoos.
To finish the timepiece, RJ-Romain Jerome’s four characteristic paws secure the case, complete with hollowed lugs where the strap tattooed by Xoil takes its place.
The Tattoo-DNA by Xoil collection is limited to 25 unique replica pieces, each delivered with a certificate signed and numbered by the artist.
Technical details
Model: TaTToo-DNaby Xoil
Reference RJ.M.AU.025.05
Movement
Caliber RJ004-M – Mechanical movement
Black chrome skeleton movement
Rate frequency: 28,800 vph
Jewelling: 21 jewels
Power reserve: 48 hours
Water resistance: 3 atm (30 meters)
Functions
Central hours and minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock
Case
Ø 44mm, black PVD-coated steel
Case back: Sapphire crystal
Bezel: Black PVD-coated satin-finished steel
Paws: Polished steel
Lugs: Hollowed, satin-finished steel
Crown: Steel screw-lock crown
Dial
Water-jet cut Grand Feu enamel dial with Roman numerals
Small seconds counter integrated into the dial
Hands: Blue hour, minute and second hand
Strap
Beige hand-tattooed calf strap with black PVD-coated pin buckle
Edition
Limited edition of 25 pieces
Retail price
CHF 19’950.-/ EUR 21’950.-/ USD 24’500.-