With a philosophy rooted in precision, depth, and mystery, CLEGUER Horology makes its debut with the InspiraJon One SouscripJon — a technically ambiJous, architecturally expressive Jme-only watch that reimagines the natural escapement.

(The first 12 watches are already allocated, with delivery scheduled for the second half of 2026.)
[GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – April 1, 2026] CLEGUER Horology officially debuts with the launch of its first Omepiece in the InspiraOon CollecOon. Dedicated to advancing mechanical precision and contemporary watch architecture, this independent Swiss brand was founded by watchmaking engineer Mathieu Cleguer. The InspiraOon CollecOon is a series of Ome-only watches introducing escapement advancements, constant-force mechanisms, and other soluOons dedicated to enhancing chronometric precision. The inaugural release, the InspiraOon One SouscripOon, made in Otanium, is limited to 12 pieces, all pre-sold, with deliveries scheduled for the second half of the year.

Designed with a careful consideraOon of the elements that should be highlighted and those that should be concealed, the InspiraOon One was conceived to create a sense of depth, mystery, and intrigue. “For me, what is important is to create volume inside the watch, to highlight what deserves to be seen and to hide what should remain a mystery,” says Mathieu. “When you leave something to the imaginaOon, it keeps people engaged — it makes them return to the piece again and again.”

The movement’s architecture accentuates this sense of depth, descending in Oers from the central seconds to the barrel bridge, and finally down to the mainplate. The InspiraOon One strikes a balance between presence and wearability with a Otanium case measuring 38.5mm in diameter and 12mm in thickness. Designed for clarity and precision, it features an expansive, open construcOon that selecOvely reveals key elements, such as the proprietary innate escapement, an oversized 12.9mm balance wheel and the power reserve indicaOon on the front of the watch, and the gear train, ratchet click system and Maltese Cross stopwork on the reverse. The mainplate and bridge are crabed from nickel silver, finished in a combinaOon of champagne and rhodium plaOng.
At the heart of CLEGUER Horology’s debut piece is the innate escapement, a reinterpretaOon of the natural escapement. It resolves the non-self-starOng limitaOon inherent in a tradiOonal natural escapement by drawing on principles from the Fasoldt escapement, combining the dual escape wheels of the natural escapement with a tangenOal impulse delivered through a lever, as in Charles Fasoldt’s creaOon. This underscores Mathieu’s commitment to chronometric performance and technical refinement.

AddiOonally, the integraOon of a stopwork mechanism atop the ratchet-click system is a rarely seen approach in modern watchmaking. This system limits power reserve to 36 hours and improves the chronometry by also limiOng the variaOon of torque delivered. “The aspect I love about the watch is the winding and click system, creaOng a mystery moOon with the integraOon of the crown wheel concentrated on the second wheel and an oversized ratchet that seems to connect to nothing,” says Mathieu. Although the escapement lever remains largely hidden, its design is also intricate and disOncOve.
The decentred champlevé Grand Feu enamel subdial, which displays the hours and minutes, subtly conceals some of the mechanical complexity beneath, while the elongated central seconds hand adds to the visual intrigue. InscripOons have been kept to a minimum to maintain a clean dial. The brand name is only engraved on the inner flank of the case and the power reserve numerals are visible on the front, while the numbered ediOon, collecOon name, and number of jewels appear on the reverse.

CLEGUER Horology’s disOncOve color palehe is another defining characterisOc. The SouscripOon series of 12 reflects Mathieu’s affinity for dark purple, a color that will conOnue to represent the brand. It is a shade oben associated with creaOvity, depth, and regal refinement. “It has a feminine touch, which is interesOng in watchmaking — a tradiOonally masculine field — so it feels like a perfect balance for me,” he explains.
A history enthusiast with roots in Brihany, France, Mathieu has subtly incorporated elements of his CelOc heritage into the watch’s design. Discerning collectors may recognize a reference to the Breton flag behind the 12 o’clock marker. This 12 o’clock marker with his three dots also symbolizes the three keys elements visible on the front of the watches: the barrels as the source of energy, the dial as the display of Ome, and the balance wheel as the heart of chronometry.
Beyond the first 12 pieces in Otanium, CLEGUER Horology will produce the InspiraOon One in batches of 12 in four addiOonal case metals. To complete the planned producOon, 20 movements will be reserved for bespoke creaOons. Complementary dial and leather strap colors will be unveiled in due course.

A collaboraJve effort
To realize his vision, Mathieu has partnered with some of the finest crabsmen in the industry:

* Lee Yuan-RapaO (@onehourwatch) — watch designer involved since 2017, working on the movement, dial, and case design.
* Christophe Beuchat (Horocrab SA) — responsible for machined parts, including the mainplate, bridges, springs.
* Dogan Yildiz — supplier of turned components such as pinions, axes, wheels, and balance staff.
* CIMD — manufacturer of precision jewels and pallet jewels for the proprietary escapement.
* Atokalpa — provider of the hairspring and double roller.
* Blandenier — master of méOers d’art, responsible for the exquisite enamel dial.
* Majku Gafurr — with three decades of watch finishing, he takes charge of the decoraOon

Independent and collector-focused
CLEGUER Horology operates independently, funded through a subscripOon model rather than external investors. This approach ensures creaOve autonomy and fosters a direct relaOonship with collectors. “Instead of working with investors, I did a subscripOon,” says Mathieu. “I pre-sold 12 pieces to raise the funds for the prototype—this was the best way to bring my vision to life.”

With an uncompromising approach to movement design and an architectural philosophy that balances visibility and mystery, CLEGUER Horology is poised to evolve with each new creaOon. Only 80 InspiraOon One watches will be produced, a decision that preserves exclusivity while also accounOng for the long-term lifespan of each piece. As Mathieu explains: “I’m ordering 100 Omes each component, and it was important for me to keep 20% of the stock to cover mistakes and aber-sale services”