ANTON SUHANOV - RACER RETRO
ANTON SUHANOV - RACER RETRO
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Description
Description
The Racer Retro by Anton Suhanov is a highly original mechanical wristwatch inspired by the aesthetics and emotional appeal of classic automobiles. Developed by independent watchmaker Anton Suhanov, the watch translates the visual language of vintage car dashboards into an unconventional time display combining retrograde indications and jumping hours.
Presented during the AHCI Masters of Horology exhibition in Geneva, the Racer Retro evolves from Suhanov’s first wristwatch, the Racer Jumping Hour GMT. The watch now features a partially skeletonized dial that reveals the mechanical architecture of the movement beneath, allowing the owner to admire the retrograde mechanisms and GMT indication in action.
Produced in a limited edition of only 28 pieces, the Racer Retro combines mechanical creativity, automotive inspiration and distinctive design into a unique independent watchmaking creation.
The Concept
The Concept
The Racer Retro draws its inspiration from the universal experience of sitting behind the wheel of a car and observing the dashboard instruments. Instead of referencing specific car brands or racing chronographs, Anton Suhanov focused on the emotional and visual language of classic automobiles.
The retrograde minutes resemble a speedometer, while the retrograde jumping hours evoke the movement of a tachometer.
This automotive inspiration is further reinforced through several design elements, including the perforated hands inspired by vintage steering wheel spokes and the sandy-beige subdials reminiscent of wooden steering wheels commonly found in sports cars of the 1960s and 1970.
The skeletonized dial reveals the mechanics behind the display, showcasing the retrograde systems and the 24-hour GMT mechanism.
The design creates a striking contrast between the dark movement components and the polished steel elements, giving the impression that the mechanics are floating within the dial.
Additional automotive references can be found in the domed full-disc rotor, inspired by the nickel hubcaps of classic American cars from the 1950s.
The Features
The Features
Limited edition of 28 pieces
Case: stainless steel cushion-shaped case, 39 × 39 mm, thickness 12.5 mm, sapphire crystal, transparent sapphire caseback, water resistance 30 meters
Dial: multi-part skeletonized dial with guilloché base, ruthenium-coated brass elements and titanium retrograde subdials with sandy-beige anodization
Movement: caliber Su100.25 automatic movement, diameter 31.5 mm, thickness 6.9 mm including indication module, based on ETA 2824-2 and extensively modified by Anton Suhanov
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hourPower reserve: 38 hoursJewels: 43 jewels (25 in the base movement and 18 in the indication module)
Indication module: developed and manufactured by Anton Suhanov, composed of 132 parts
Strap: brown leather strap with stainless steel buckle designed by Anton Suhanov, inspired by a sportscar spoiler
The Functions
The Functions
Triple retrograde time indication invented by Anton Suhanov
Retrograde hours displayed at 8 o’clock
Retrograde minutes displayed at 4 o’clock
Retrograde central seconds on a 20-second scale
Jumping digital GMT indication at 12 o’clock on a 24-hour scale
Date display at 6 o’clock
Synchronous switching of minutes, hours and GMT at the end of each hour
DESCRIPTION
The Racer Retro by Anton Suhanov is a highly original mechanical wristwatch inspired by the aesthetics and emotional appeal of classic automobiles. Developed by independent watchmaker Anton Suhanov, the watch translates the visual language of vintage car dashboards into an unconventional time display combining retrograde indications and jumping hours.
Presented during the AHCI Masters of Horology exhibition in Geneva, the Racer Retro evolves from Suhanov’s first wristwatch, the Racer Jumping Hour GMT. The watch now features a partially skeletonized dial that reveals the mechanical architecture of the movement beneath, allowing the owner to admire the retrograde mechanisms and GMT indication in action.
Produced in a limited edition of only 28 pieces, the Racer Retro combines mechanical creativity, automotive inspiration and distinctive design into a unique independent watchmaking creation.
CONCEPT
The Racer Retro draws its inspiration from the universal experience of sitting behind the wheel of a car and observing the dashboard instruments. Instead of referencing specific car brands or racing chronographs, Anton Suhanov focused on the emotional and visual language of classic automobiles.
The retrograde minutes resemble a speedometer, while the retrograde jumping hours evoke the movement of a tachometer. This automotive inspiration is further reinforced through several design elements, including the perforated hands inspired by vintage steering wheel spokes and the sandy-beige subdials reminiscent of wooden steering wheels commonly found in sports cars of the 1960s and 1970s.
The skeletonized dial reveals the mechanics behind the display, showcasing the retrograde systems and the 24-hour GMT mechanism. The design creates a striking contrast between the dark movement components and the polished steel elements, giving the impression that the mechanics are floating within the dial.
Additional automotive references can be found in the domed full-disc rotor, inspired by the nickel hubcaps of classic American cars from the 1950s.
SPECIFICATIONS
Limited edition of 28 pieces
Case: stainless steel cushion-shaped case, 39 × 39 mm, thickness 12.5 mm, sapphire crystal, transparent sapphire caseback, water resistance 30 meters
Dial: multi-part skeletonized dial with guilloché base, ruthenium-coated brass elements and titanium retrograde subdials with sandy-beige anodization
Movement: caliber Su100.25 automatic movement, diameter 31.5 mm, thickness 6.9 mm including indication module, based on ETA 2824-2 and extensively modified by Anton Suhanov
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 38 hours
Jewels: 43 jewels (25 in the base movement and 18 in the indication module)
Indication module: developed and manufactured by Anton Suhanov, composed of 132 parts
Strap: brown leather strap with stainless steel buckle designed by Anton Suhanov, inspired by a sportscar spoiler
ABOUT ANTON SUHANOV
Anton Suhanov is an independent watchmaker and founder of his own manufacture, known for his unconventional approach to mechanical watchmaking and his focus on original time-display mechanisms. After receiving a master’s degree from the Polytechnic University in St. Petersburg in 2006, he joined the atelier of Konstantin Chaykin in 2007 as chief designer, where he developed extensive experience in creating complex mechanical concepts and innovative complications.
In 2016, Anton Suhanov gained international recognition after winning the Young Talents Competition organized by François-Paul Journe and presented a clock under his own name for the first time in Basel. In 2018, he founded his own brand and manufacture, focusing on the development of original complications and unconventional ways of displaying time. His creations combine engineering creativity with mechanical experimentation, reflecting a distinctive and modern vision of independent watchmaking.