Swiss Manufacture · Est. 1847

Time,
Measured
Anew

Where centuries of horological mastery converge with contemporary precision engineering. Each Meridian timepiece houses over 300 hand-finished components.

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Meridian Chronograph

Calibre MR-7100

Meridian Perpetuel

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CHF 42,000

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Meridian Arctic Navigator

01 / Navigator Collection

Arctic
Navigator

Engineered for the extremes. The Arctic Navigator features a in-house calibre MR-5200 with 72-hour power reserve, antimagnetic shielding to 1500 gauss, and a bezel forged from hardened grade-5 titanium. Rated to 300 metres.

Calibre
MR-5200
Power Reserve
72 Hours
Water Resistance
300m
Case
Grade-5 Titanium
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Meridian Celestial Tourbillon

02 / Grand Complication

Celestial
Tourbillon

A gravitational escape from convention. The flying tourbillon rotates once per minute, visible through the sapphire exhibition caseback. The celestial dial maps 88 constellations against aventurine glass — each star printed in Super-LumiNova.

Calibre MR-9100 Manual
Jewels 44
Case Material 18k Rose Gold
Dial Aventurine Glass

CHF 185,000

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03 / Dress Collection

Solstice
Ultra-Thin

At just 5.2mm, the Solstice Ultra-Thin defies expectation. The calibre MR-2200 — only 2.1mm in height — is a masterwork of micro-mechanical engineering. Each bridge is hand-beveled with interior angles that require over 40 hours of finishing per movement.

The platinum case is polished to a mirror finish and fitted with a box-sapphire crystal that appears invisible to the naked eye. The dial, in restrained slate-grey opaline, reveals sunburst rays only under direct light — a secret between the wearer and the watch.

Thickness
5.2mm
Calibre Height
2.1mm
Case
950 Platinum
Crystal
Box Sapphire
Meridian Solstice Ultra-Thin

CHF 98,000

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The Process

Born from
800 Hours

Each Meridian movement is assembled, finished, and regulated by a single watchmaker. From raw ébauche to final chronometric certification, the journey spans 800 hours of meticulous handwork.

Step 01 · Weeks 1–4

Ébauche Machining

Brass blanks are CNC-machined to ±2 micron tolerance. Mainplates and bridges are cut, drilled, and tapped before undergoing first-stage quality inspection under 10× magnification. Rejection rate at this stage: 12%.

Step 02 · Weeks 5–10

Hand Finishing

Côtes de Genève stripes are applied to bridges. Edges are hand-beveled and polished to achieve razor-sharp interior angles — a technique that resists mechanization. Perlage is applied to the mainplate in concentric, overlapping circles.

Step 03 · Weeks 11–14

Assembly & Jewelling

44 synthetic ruby jewels are pressed into their seats. The escapement is assembled — pallet fork, balance wheel, and hairspring aremarried under the watchmaker's loupe. Each gear train is tested for endshake and depthing.

Step 04 · Weeks 15–18

Regulation

The movement is regulation across six positions and three temperature zones. Effective rate is adjusted to within -2/+2 seconds per day — exceeding COSC chronometer standards. Each movement receives its individual certificate of chronometry.

Step 05 · Week 19+

Final Encasement

The finished movement is cased, crown and pushers are installed, and the crystal is set. Water resistance is tested to 120% of rated depth. The completed timepiece undergoes a 72-hour observance period before receiving the Meridian seal.

Material Science

Elements of
Precision

Grade-5 Titanium

Primary Case Alloy

Grade-5 Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V)

Aerospace-grade titanium with exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Hypoallergenic, 40% lighter than steel, and resistant to corrosion from seawater. Each case undergoes a proprietary surface-hardening treatment achieving 800 Vickers hardness.

Hardness
800 HV
Density
4.43 g/cm³
Weight Save
–40%

Crystal

Sapphire — Mohs 9

Double-domed sapphire with six-layer anti-reflective coating on both surfaces. Resistant to scratches from any material except diamond.

Coating
6-Layer AR
Transmittance
99.5%

Dial Surface

Beluga® Ceramic

High-fired zirconium oxide ceramic dial with polished and satin-brushed zones. Colour is through-body — it will never fade, oxidise, or discolour.

Firing Temp
1,450°C
Surface
Scratch-proof
Meridian Heritage Atelier

Since 1847

Seven Generations of
Unbroken Devotion

In 1847, master watchmaker Elias Meridian established his atelier in the Jura mountains of Le Sentier. His first chronometer — pocket watch No. 1 — still runs today, accurate to within 30 seconds per week.

Through seven generations, the Meridian family has maintained an unbroken lineage of watchmakers. Every technique, every finishing method, every design language has been passed from hand to hand — never diluted, never compromised.

Today, the atelier produces fewer than 800 timepieces annually. Not because demand is lacking — but because each piece demands unhurried mastery.

177
Years of Heritage
7
Generations
800
Pieces Per Year

Collectors' Voices

Worn by Those
Who Know

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After thirty years of collecting, the Meridian Tourbillon is the only piece I've purchased that exceeded its specification. The movement finishing rivals manufactures charging three times the price. The dial depth — looking through that aventurine glass under lamplight — is genuinely moving. This is not a product; it is a conversation between the maker and the wearer.

HM

Hans Müller-Wegner

Collector since 1994 · Munich

I wear my Solstice Ultra-Thin to every board meeting. It says everything about precision and restraint — without saying a word.

AK

Ayumi Katō

CEO · Tokyo

The Arctic Navigator survived six weeks on my wrist during an Arctic expedition. At –40°C, mechanical watches typically fail. The Meridian didn't lose a second. That is not marketing — that is engineering.

LB

Louis Beaumont

Expedition Leader · Geneva

After-sales service is exceptional. My 2008 Perpetuel came back from service performing at chronometer spec. Seventeen years old, and it runs like day one.

SR

Sofia Rossi

Architect · Milan

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Your Meridian

Begin the journey toward your bespoke timepiece. Select your base model, specify case material, dial variant, and strap options — or request a private consultation with one of our watchmakers.

Private atelier consultation (Zürich, Tokyo, New York)
Bespoke dial personalization available
Engraving and caseback customization
Delivery within 6–12 months

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