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Favre Leuba Expands the Deep Raider Renaissance Line with Meteorite & Malachite Dials

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Favre Leuba introduces two new interpretations of the Deep Raider Renaissance series, spotlighting distinctive natural materials: the Deep Raider Renaissance Meteorite and the
Deep Raider Renaissance Malachite.

These editions mark the first time in the brand’s 288-year history that stone dials have been
used, bringing meteorite and malachite into the collection as expressive and technically
demanding elements. While both models draw aesthetic inspiration from the 1964 Deep
Blue, the Renaissance collection embraces the modern design language established in
2024. Together, these uncommon materials bring visual complexity and material storytelling
into one of the maison’s hallmark collections.

Deep Raider Renaissance Meteorite: A Dial Formed Beyond Earth

The meteorite version brings a new material into Favre Leuba’s history: Muonionalusta iron
meteorite from northern Sweden. Composed of iron and nickel, with kamacite and taenite, it
displays the distinctive Widmanstätten pattern formed over millions of years and revealed
through precise slicing and acid treatment.

Preparing a meteorite for watchmaking is delicate work. Each sample is assessed for
stability before being cut into thin sections, as its high iron content can make it brittle.
Craftsmen carefully finish each plate to preserve its extraterrestrial texture while ensuring
durability. Adding to its complexity, the watch features a two-part sandwich dial. A perforated
top layer sits above a base plate coated in Super-Luminova, allowing light to pour through
the cut-out indexes and creating bright, highly legible hour markers.
Each Deep Raider Renaissance Meteorite timepiece comes with a certificate of authenticity
to ensure that the meteorite used in the timepiece is ethically sourced. No two dials look
alike.

Deep Raider Renaissance Malachite: Natural Patterns With Technical Discipline

The malachite edition highlights the brand’s focus on specialty materials and careful
finishing. The dial is crafted from genuine malachite, a semi-precious mineral known for its
vivid green tones and flowing, concentric patterns. Because every slice of this mineral forms
in irregular layers, each dial carries a one-of-a-kind visual identity. Working with malachite
requires careful handling due to its softness and natural veins.

Favre Leuba selects only stable, visually appealing sections of stone before passing them to
artisans who cut the material into thin plates, reinforce it where necessary, and polish it at
low temperatures to maintain its structural integrity. No two dials look alike.

Engineering The Icon: Craft, Performance & Precision

Both editions share the technical framework of the Deep Raider Renaissance. They adopt a
40 mm stainless-steel case with 300-meter water resistance, a ceramic unidirectional-
rotating bezel, and a sapphire crystal. Inside, the automatic FLD02 movement delivers a 68-
hour power reserve and can be viewed through a transparent caseback. Decorative
elements such as Côtes de Genève finishing, blued screws, and a skeletonized 4N-toned
rotor engraved with the Favre Leuba emblem underscore the attention given to mechanical
design.

With the Malachite and Meteorite models, Favre Leuba continues developing a longstanding
design lineage while exploring dial materials that connect terrestrial geological formations
and cosmic origins.

Deep Raider Renaissance Malachite: Technical Specifications

Case: Stainless steel with a unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel with lume dot insert at 12
o’clock, water-resistant to 30 ATM, double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective
coating, sapphire crystal caseback, and screw-in crown with embossed monogram.
Diameter: 40mm
Thickness: 12.69mm
Movement: FLD02, self-winding with a 68-hour power reserve, 28,800 vph (4 Hz) frequency,
24 jewels, Côtes de Genéve, blued screws, perlage, Soleillè, Diamanté and Cerclé
Functions: Unidirectional Diving Bezel, date window
Dial: Each dial is carved from genuine malachite, a semi-precious mineral known for its vivid
green tones and flowing, concentric patterns. No two dials look alike.
Strap/Bracelet: Available in both integrated three-link steel bracelet with brushed and
polished finishes secured with a butterfly clasp with engraved logo and a FKM Rubber strap
secured with a pin buckle with logo
Price: Rs 2,99,000 (Bracelet)
Rs 2,89,000 (Strap)

Deep Raider Renaissance Meteorite: Technical Specifications

Case: Stainless steel with a unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel with lume dot insert at 12
o’clock, water-resistant to 30 ATM, double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective
coating, sapphire crystal caseback, and screw-in crown with embossed monogram.
Diameter: 40mm
Thickness: 12.69mm
Movement: FLD02, self-winding with a 68-hour power reserve, 28,800 vph (4 Hz) frequency,
24 jewels, Côtes de Genéve, blued screws, perlage, Soleillè, Diamanté and Cerclé
Functions: Unidirectional Diving Bezel, date window
Dial: Made of Iron meteorites, composed mainly of iron and nickel, containing the metallic
phases kamacite and taenite. The fragment used in this watch originates from Sweden and
reveals its crystalline pattern through precise slicing, lapping and acid treatment. Features a
two-part sandwich dial. It consists of a top layer, with perforated indexes, positioned over a
base layer coated with Super-Luminova, resulting in bright, luminous hour markers. No two
dials look alike.
Strap/Bracelet: Available in both integrated three-link steel bracelet with brushed and
polished finishes secured with a butterfly clasp with engraved logo and a FKM Rubber strap
secured with a pin buckle with logo

Price: Rs 3,49,000 (Bracelet)
Rs 3,39,000 (Strap)

Both the Deep Raider Renaissance Malachite and Meteorite will be available exclusively at Ethos in India from early December.

Introducing Chief Skeleton: The first-ever skeletonized timepiece in Favre Leuba’s 288-year history

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For the first time in its 288-year history, Favre Leuba introduces a fully skeletonized timepiece: the Chief Skeleton.

This striking model showcases the brand’s signature cushion-shaped case and a meticulously open worked manufacture movement, developed in collaboration with AMT.

Building on the momentum of the brand’s first-ever tourbillon – the Chief Tourbillon – presented earlier this year, the Chief Skeleton marks another major step in Favre Leuba’s ongoing journey.

The Chief Skeleton is offered in two variations: a gold-finished movement paired with a brushed and polished case, and an anthracite-finished movement housed in a DLC-coated black steel case.

“2025 is about maintaining the momentum and continuing to build on Favre Leuba’s pioneering legacy,” says Patrik Hoffmann, Chairman of Favre Leuba. “We introduce some of the most technically intricate and visually striking timepieces in our history. After our first-ever tourbillon presented earlier this year, we show a natural progression today with the Chief Skeleton, our first skeletonized model, inspired by the original Chief case design of the 1970s. These creations honor our heritage while marking significant milestones in our long history as one of the oldest watchmakers.” 

A Modern Take on the Classic Skeleton

The Chief Skeleton retains the iconic cushion-shaped case of the Chief Collection, now given a presence all its own with the fully skeletonized movement it houses. Every component and aspect – bridge, gear, and aperture – is precisely crafted to ensure both architectural balance and visual elegance. 

With its combination of brushed and polished finishes, the 40mm case creates a dynamic play of light, shadow, and texture. This mesmerizing effect is further enhanced by the curved sapphire crystal, where the anti-reflective coating improves visibility, providing a clear view of the openworked movement from every angle.

Revealing Favre Leuba’s First Skeleton Movement

The custom-designed skeleton movement—finished in gold or anthracite—juxtaposes different textures, each contributing a distinct visual element. Snailing, a technique where a rotating tool creates a spiral pattern, adds a refined circular texture that enhances the movement’s depth and elegance. This intricate finish, along with satin and sandblasted surfaces, creates a dramatic visual display, drawing the eye to explore the openworked movement. 

The multi-layered movement architecture includes a semi-exposed mainspring barrel at 12 o’clock and a balance wheel at 6 o’clock. The balance wheel bridge, with its horizontal brushing, is an exclusive Favre Leuba design that underscores the brand’s commitment to exceptional craftsmanship.

Operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, the movement provides a 41-hour power reserve. The skeletonized rotor features a satin finish and an engraved Favre Leuba wordmark. In the anthracite version, the rotor is coated with a matching black chrome (DLC) finish, creating a seamless visual connection with the case.

The open worked design not only reduces weight but also enhances the visibility of the movement, emphasizing the transparency of the watch’s mechanics.

Variants and Versatility

The Chief Skeleton is available in two configurations:

  • Steel case with gold-finished movement – featuring either a green, blue, or black minute track, matched with a corresponding FKM rubber strap.
  • Black DLC case with anthracite-finished movement – featuring either a green, blue, black, or ice blue minute track, matched with a corresponding FKM rubber strap.

An integrated quick-change mechanism ensures effortless transitions between strap and bracelet, enhancing the watch’s versatility and adaptability to any occasion.

With the Chief Skeleton, Favre Leuba redefines the art of skeletonization, presenting a timepiece that seamlessly merges bold design with masterful craftsmanship. This launch marks a defining moment in the brand’s rich history, taking a bold step forward in its commitment to horological excellence.

Favre Leuba Chief Date Royal Purple

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Why blend in, when you can stand out?

Chief Date Royal Purple –Favre Leuba Heritage, Elevated

Favre Leuba builds on the momentum of its celebrated 2024 revival of a 1970s icon with the Chief Date Royal Purple – bold, bright, and impossible to ignore.

True to its storied heritage, yet open to contemporary energy, this latest iteration makes a confident statement with an electrifying purple dial.

The Power of Purple

Steeped in the codes of royalty, mystery, and creative power, purple is more than a color – it’s a presence. Favre Leuba harnesses its chromatic richness not just for its visual impact, but for its symbolic heft. More than a reflection of inner strength, character, and purposeful elegance, Royal Purple becomes a declaration of intention and craft – qualities that have defined the Chief Date’s singular, enduring spirit from the outset, now reasserted and elevated in this striking new expression.

Radiance, Refined

The Chief Date Royal Purple’s dial commands attention, its dial shimmering with intensity from every angle. Favre Leuba’s signature high-relief hourglass motif anchors the design, while a sunburst finish catches the light, adding unexpected depth and dimension.

A polished, three-dimensional Favre Leuba monogram adds a sculptural accent to the dial’s precise geometry. Rhodium-plated hands glide above, their Super-LumiNova C1 X1 coating, ensuring crystal-clear legibility, day or night. At 3 o’clock, the neatly integrated date window delivers functionality without interrupting the dial’s harmony.

Form and Function in Balance

Beneath the showstopping dial, the Chief Date Royal Purple faithfully retains the clean, contemporary architecture that has always defined the Chief collection. It builds on the iconic 40 mm cushion-shaped stainless-steel case, with a harmonious interplay of polished and satin-brushed surfaces.

At just 10.81 mm thick, the case is thoughtfully proportioned for both wrist presence and everyday wearability.

Deeper within, yet fully visible through the sapphire caseback, beats the FLD03 automatic movement, engineered in partnership with La Joux-Perret. Robust and refined, this caliber delivers unwavering  precision and reliability along with a 68-hour power reserve.

Every element of the movement is a testament to Favre Leuba’s uncompromising watchmaking standards – from the custom-designed skeletonized rotor, adorned with intricate colimaçonnage (a brushed spiral pattern) and soleillage (sunburst) finishing, to the Geneva stripes across the mainplate and thermally blued screws. Attention to detail is evident at every turn.

Distinctive Versatility

The Chief Date Royal Purple offers versatility without compromise. Its integrated stainless steel bracelet – defined by vertically brushed surfaces and polished center links – creates a cohesive, refined profile that flows seamlessly from the cushion-shaped case. This architectural integration ensures both all-day comfort and a secure, confident fit on the wrist.

For those seeking a contemporary edge, a matching purple FKM rubber strap is also available, fastened with a Favre Leuba pin buckle. This visually striking alternative injects a sport-driven character into the timepiece, giving it a distinctive flair while meeting the demands of modern, dynamic lifestyles.

Each strap choice reflects the Chief Date Royal Purple’s unique ability to transition effortlessly between sophistication and spirited individuality – defining versatility through both design and intent.

Chief Date Royal Purple – Technical Specifications

Case: Stainless steel, water resistant to 10 ATM, curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, sapphire caseback, and crown with embossed monogram.

Diameter: 40 mm

Thickness: 10.81mm

Movement: FLD03
Self-winding
68 hours of power reserve
28,800 vph (4 Hz)
24 jewels
Geneva stripes, thermally blued screws, colimaçonnage, soleillage, engraved monogram on the rotor

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, and date

Dial: Patterned dial in a semi-glossy sunray finish with a recessed 3D logo set into the surface. Applied rhodium-plated indexes featuring a polished finish with sandblasted grooves, enhanced with Super- LumiNova C1 X1 (blue). The hour and minute hands are rhodium-plated with a brushed finish and sandblasted grooves, also treated with Super- LumiNova C1 X1 (blue).

Bracelet: Integrated stainless steel bracelet with alternating brushed and polished finishes, designed for a seamless fit with the case. Secured with a butterfly clasp engraved with the Favre Leuba logo.

Rubber Strap: Durable FKM rubber strap in matching purple, offering a sportier, lightweight alternative. Secured with a stainless steel pin buckle engraved with the Favre Leuba logo.