The automatic-winding movement with 18K gold micro-rotor was developed in-house by MCT. Highly legible hours are indicated by four modules, each comprising of five triangular prisms. The current hour is highlighted by an open 'window' in a 'C-shape' arc around the center of the dial, which is relief-engraved with "Manufacture Contemporaine du Temps" (MCT).

The 'C-shape' arc rotates sequentially 90° anticlockwise to highlight the new hour, while minutes are displayed 360° around the full perimeter of the dial. The combination of over- size hour numeral and central minutes offers an extremely legible time indication.

The lower mass of the micro-rotor requires less force than a traditional full-size rotor. Visible through the display back, the beautifully hand-finished movement bridges offer an eye- catching contrast to the warm glow of the red gold eccentric weight, screws and mainspring chaton.

Since three years now, MCT has realized a comprehensive vertical integration strategy and now controls all essential stages of their production process, including movement design through to final assembly.

With its captivating displays and no-compromise design, the Sequential 210 reinforces MCT's lofty position in high-end contemporary watchmaking.

The Sequential Two − S210 is available in Titanium with light dial elements and blue hand and screws or a Dark Grey DLC Titanium edition with dark dial elements and a red hand.

Sequential Two − S210 in depth Design

MCT places a very high emphasis on design; design not just in the broader sense of the overall look of each timepiece, but also in meticulous attention to the tiniest of details. While often unnoticed, it is MCT's uncompromising design philosophy that sets them apart; that and of course their visually-arresting cases, innovative displays and high quality craftsmanship!

And thanks to the importance placed on the overall design architecture and design details, every model in their collection is immediately identifiable as MCT through their distinctive lugs and sapphire crystal ring around the caseband.

In the new limited edition Sequential Two - S210, the unique style of the Sequential Movement is highlighted with an unexpected backdrop, namely the velvety appearance of the dial. The mat finish of the surface is further accentuated by the polished beveling of the cross-shaped bridge’s edge. As a result, the parts of the movement contrast with the dial, creating an exceptional play of light and a startling contrast with the technical allure of the timepiece.

The cross bridge, a technical feature to fix the whole mechanism and also signature of the Brand, has been designed under a new form giving a much more technical aspect to the timepiece. Its camber follows the delicate curved of the sapphire crystal glass box providing unexpected relief in the movement while sunken screw fix it to the dial.

The minutes indications are notified by four independent bridges screwed on the quarters of the dial and composed each of 10 elements allowing complex finishing and giving a new dimension on the movement complexity.

Comments

Design: Excellent design in watchmaking has become much more important and MCT places a premium on superlative design. No comprise on design is an essential element of the MCT philosophy.

Display

Hours: The Sequential Two − S210 features MCT's renowned prism hour display as well as 360° minute scale. The hour modules enable highly legible over-sized numerals. Each of the four hour modules comprises of five triangular prisms, which rotate to display one of three numbers. The current hour is indicated by the open mouth of the 'C-shape' arc around the center of the dial, which also masks the non-current hours. The current hour displays sequentially in an anticlockwise direction.

Movement

Sequential Two's automatic winding movement was developed in-house by MCT's, which ensured that the movement exactly met expectations in terms of design, performance, finish and quality. The 18K gold micro-rotor enables a very slim movement and case, making for a comfortable fit on the wrist as well as harmoniously pleasing case proportions. The uni- directional micro-rotor offers another advantage in that it requires less force to rotate than a conventional rotor.

The stunning movement bridges visible through the display back offer a contrast backdrop to the red gold of rotor, screws and mainspring chaton. While the movement may appear at first glance to be 'minimalist', no fewer than 558 components required in its construction bear testimony to the complexity involved. The polished bridges and plates subtlety reinforce the hand finishing of the “côtes de Genève”, perlage and hand-beveled edges.

Thanks to its integration strategy, MCT has implemented a Permanent Improvement Process working. Thus, the S210 integrate the latest evolution of the caliber MCT S2.0 which pass from 508 up to 558 components. The new caliber offers better efficiency with less energy wasted in friction losses, higher and more consistent power to the regulator for higher precision, and a longer power reserve.

Case and crystals

The iconic Sequential display of hours on prisms is this time integrated in a 46.4mm round case crafted from titanium grade 5 with DLC coating for the anthracite edition.

Although the sequential prism hour display might be the most obvious visual clue to the Sequential Two's thoroughbred providence, the distinctive lugs are another. They are meticulously designed to uphold the harmony of the watch and ensure ergonomic comfort. The caseband still harbors its another MCT trademark, one more subtle but no less impressive: the sapphire crystal ring that ascetically lightens the case and quite literally lightens, as in allowing light into, the indications, complication and movement.

The top sapphire crystal is not simply placed on a bezel, but is stepped down and invisibly screwed to the case, dispensing with the bezel entirely. This may seem a simple detail, but is further proof of MCT's uncompromising approach to design. With the sides of the crystal replacing the bezel on top of the case, the timepiece appears slimmer and the transparent sides, in conjunction with the sapphire caseband ring and display back, allow light to illuminate the displays from nearly every angle.

Case and crystal: Because the sapphire crystal is stepped down, replacing the bezel and opening the dial to maximize light and visual access, it was a challenge to insert the sapphire window around the caseband.

MCT: Integration strategy bearing fruit

MCT's parent company, Cage Holding doesn't do things by half and, in just over 36 months, they have transformed MCT by undertaking a successful acquisition strategy to integrate the movement development know how.

MCT has integrated the company that developed its first movement for the Sequential One MCT-S1.0 as well as the MCT-S2.0 automatic movement for the Sequential Two. In just over three years, MCT has been transformed from a niche brand to a small group with over 40 employees being one of the rare independent companies to integrate its in house caliber in all its collections.

This full integration of the R&D, assembling and Quality control processes differentiates MCT from the majority of watch brands in that MCT controls the production process rather than relying on 3rd party suppliers.