DC12 MAVERIK

Where Freedom Meets Precision

98 000 CHF

The DC12 MaveriK marks a new chapter for David Candaux. After 17 years of reflection, it introduces a radical invention: a free double balance, united by a flying satellite planetary differential. Crafted in titanium with a seven-level architecture, the in-house C30 calibre embodies a living heritage of the Vallée de Joux while opening new ground for precision on the wrist.

DC12 MAVERIK

Where Freedom Meets Precision

98 000 CHF

The DC12 MaveriK marks a new chapter for David Candaux. After 17 years of reflection, it introduces a radical invention: a free double balance, united by a flying satellite planetary differential. Crafted in titanium with a seven-level architecture, the in-house C30 calibre embodies a living heritage of the Vallée de Joux while opening new ground for precision on the wrist.

A Living Heritage of Double Balances

The double balance has fascinated watchmakers for generations, from rare school pieces in the 1930s to Philippe Dufour’s Duality. With the DC12 MaveriK, David Candaux evolves this history. Rather than replicate, he reimagines, creating an architecture in motion, where two balances interact freely through a differential placed at the very heart of the seconds’ train.

Three Patents for Freedom

At the core of the C30 calibre lies a flying satellite planetary, mounted on a hairspring shock absorber, calculating in real time the average of the two balances. A secured winding click system and a coaxial control for winding and time-setting complete the trio of patents, ensuring fluidity, robustness, and reliability. Every invention converges toward one aim: letting the mechanism breathe and adapt like a living organism.

Design as a Manifesto

Every line of the DC12 MaveriK is deliberate. Its 39.5 mm titanium case is fully curved, top and bottom running in parallel, with a top-loading construction and fine, taut lugs. The chip-shaped dial in nickel silver reveals a white opal central disc, flame-blued steel hands, and applied titanium indexes, while at 12 o’clock the suspended planetary captures the eye. On the back, twin balances beat under elongated titanium bridges with snow-grained finishing, a language of sincerity in craft.

A Living Heritage of Double Balances

The double balance has fascinated watchmakers for generations, from rare school pieces in the 1930s to Philippe Dufour’s Duality. With the DC12 MaveriK, David Candaux evolves this history. Rather than replicate, he reimagines, creating an architecture in motion, where two balances interact freely through a differential placed at the very heart of the seconds’ train.

Three Patents for Freedom

At the core of the C30 calibre lies a flying satellite planetary, mounted on a hairspring shock absorber, calculating in real time the average of the two balances. A secured winding click system and a coaxial control for winding and time-setting complete the trio of patents, ensuring fluidity, robustness, and reliability. Every invention converges toward one aim: letting the mechanism breathe and adapt like a living organism.

Design as a Manifesto

Every line of the DC12 MaveriK is deliberate. Its 39.5 mm titanium case is fully curved, top and bottom running in parallel, with a top-loading construction and fine, taut lugs. The chip-shaped dial in nickel silver reveals a white opal central disc, flame-blued steel hands, and applied titanium indexes, while at 12 o’clock the suspended planetary captures the eye. On the back, twin balances beat under elongated titanium bridges with snow-grained finishing, a language of sincerity in craft.

UNIQUE FEATURES

Flying Satellite Planetary Differential

A patented regulator at 12 o’clock, ensuring equilibrium between two balances.

Free Double Balance

Two independent balances in Grade 5 titanium, compensating each other in real time.

39.5 mm Titanium Case

A fully curved, top-loading case, designed for comfort and visual harmony.

Seven-Level C30 Calibre

An in-house movement with layered architecture, hand-finished bridges, and 58 hours of power reserve.

UNIQUE FEATURES

Flying Satellite Planetary Differential

A patented regulator at 12 o’clock, ensuring equilibrium between two balances.

Free Double Balance

Two independent balances in Grade 5 titanium, compensating each other in real time.

39.5 mm Titanium Case

A fully curved, top-loading case, designed for comfort and visual harmony.

Seven-Level C30 Calibre

An in-house movement with layered architecture, hand-finished bridges, and 58 hours of power reserve.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

DC12 MAVERIK

Hand-wound movement with 3 patents

Double regulator mounted on the seconds’ train •

hours and minutes • small second integrated to

the flying satellite planetary

MOVEMENT

Movement dimensions

• Overall diameter: 29.50 mm (13’’’)

• Thickness: 6.90 mm

Number of components

• Movement: 258 components

• Flying satellite planetary: 25 components

• Weight of the planetary: 0.15 g

• Weight of the timepiece: 47.8 g

• “Magic crown”: 31 components

• Movement, crown, case: 258 + 31 + 46 = 335 components

Number of jewels

• 45

• Semi-gloss ruby jewel set in solid molded gold chatons

Chronometric power reserve

• 58 hours

Barrels

• Two coaxial series-coupled fast rotating barrels with a fixed-flange spring

Balance wheels

• Double balance with dual in-house variable-inertia, with gold mean-time screws (diameter 10mm)

Frequency

• 21’600 vibrations/ hour (3Hz)

Balance spring

• Phillips terminal curve

• Titanium stud and stud holder

Bridges and main plate

• In titanium

• Hand-polished beveled angles and polished chamfers, 36 inward beveled angles, mirror-polished, straight-grained, pearling under the bridges

• Special snow-grained finishing

• Cascade bridges

Movement side

• Stainless steel screws and pins, black-polished

• Planetary bridge in grained titanium, with hand-polished bevels and angles

• Gold plate with engraved and grained number, polished bevels and moldings, brushed flanks

Double regulator

• Flying satellite planetary at 12 o’clock

• Jewel bearing

• 60-second revolution

• Flying satellite cage in titanium

Gearing

• Wheel plate in CuBe

• Sharp inward angles, beveled, diamond-milled on two sides

• Stainless steel pinion with polished teeth

Displays

• Central hours and minutes

• Small second at 12 o’clock

EXTERIOR

Case

• Asymmetric 6 o'clock to 12 o'clock and symmetric 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock

Fully curved shape, top and bottom running in parallel

• In satin-brushed and hand-polished titanium

• Top-loading case

• Curved titanium side lugs

Case dimensions

• Caseband diameter: 39,5 mm

• Case height: 11,7 mm

• Height on synthetic sapphire crystals: 11,9 mm

Water resistance of the case

• Water-resistant 5 atm - 50 m - 164 ft

Crown

• “Magic”, Pressure release mechanism

• 3 positions : neutral, time setting, winding

• Embossed engraving of “Bear Head” logo

Dial side

• “Chips”-shaped dial in nickel silver

Curved round opening integrated into the case shape

• Multi-level construction with central hour disc in white opal, circled by diamond-polished rings

• Black pad-printed Arabic numerals

• Three-dimensional, angled, hand-polished indexes in grey gold

• Sapphire seconds subdial

• Black graduated rim for minutes and secondes

• Tampographed inscription “Le Coeur et l’Esprit”

Hands

• Flame-blued stainless steel hour and minute hands, beveled and hand-polished

• Small seconds in flame-blued stainless steel, beveled and hand-polished, integrated into the planetary differential with flying satellite at 12 o’clock

Strap and buckle

• In handmade rubber, with a velcro clasp engraved with the David Candaux logo

WARRANTY

All our models come with a 10-year international warranty.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

DC1 TITANIUM

Hand-wound movement with 3 patents

Double regulator mounted on the seconds’ train •

hours and minutes • small second integrated to

the flying satellite planetary

MOVEMENT

Movement dimensions

• Overall diameter: 29.50 mm (13’’’)

• Thickness: 6.90 mm

Number of components

• Movement: 258 components

• Flying satellite planetary: 25 components

• Weight of the planetary: 0.15 g

• Weight of the timepiece: 47.8 g

• “Magic crown”: 31 components

• Movement, crown, case: 258 + 31 + 46 = 335 components

Number of jewels

• 45

• Semi-gloss ruby jewel set in solid molded gold chatons

Chronometric power reserve

• 58 hours

Barrels

• Two coaxial series-coupled fast rotating barrels with a fixed-flange spring

Balance wheels

• Double balance with dual in-house variable-inertia, with gold mean-time screws (diameter 10mm)

Frequency

• 21’600 vibrations/ hour (3Hz)

Balance spring

• Phillips terminal curve

• Titanium stud and stud holder

Bridges and main plate

• In titanium

• Hand-polished beveled angles and polished chamfers, 36 inward beveled angles, mirror-polished, straight-grained, pearling under the bridges

• Special snow-grained finishing

• Cascade bridges

Movement side

• Stainless steel screws and pins, black-polished

• Planetary bridge in grained titanium, with hand-polished bevels and angles

• Gold plate with engraved and grained number, polished bevels and moldings, brushed flanks

Double regulator

• Flying satellite planetary at 12 o’clock

• Jewel bearing

• 60-second revolution

• Flying satellite cage in titanium

Gearing

• Wheel plate in CuBe

• Sharp inward angles, beveled, diamond-milled on two sides

• Stainless steel pinion with polished teeth

Displays

• Central hours and minutes

• Small second at 12 o’clock

EXTERIOR

Case

• Asymmetric 6 o'clock to 12 o'clock and symmetric 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock

Fully curved shape, top and bottom running in parallel

• In satin-brushed and hand-polished titanium

• Top-loading case

• Curved titanium side lugs

Case dimensions

• Caseband diameter: 39,5 mm

• Case height: 11,7 mm

• Height on synthetic sapphire crystals: 11,9 mm

Water resistance of the case

• Water-resistant 5 atm - 50 m - 164 ft

Crown

• “Magic”, Pressure release mechanism

• 3 positions : neutral, time setting, winding

• Embossed engraving of “Bear Head” logo

Dial side

• “Chips”-shaped dial in nickel silver

Curved round opening integrated into the case shape

• Multi-level construction with central hour disc in white opal, circled by diamond-polished rings

• Black pad-printed Arabic numerals

• Three-dimensional, angled, hand-polished indexes in grey gold

• Sapphire seconds subdial

• Black graduated rim for minutes and secondes

• Tampographed inscription “Le Coeur et l’Esprit”

Hands

• Flame-blued stainless steel hour and minute hands, beveled and hand-polished

• Small seconds in flame-blued stainless steel, beveled and hand-polished, integrated into the planetary differential with flying satellite at 12 o’clock

Strap and buckle

• In handmade rubber, with a velcro clasp engraved with the David Candaux logo