Lovers of quality watches will be aware that the first edition of the famed X41 project first started in March 2019. The announcement sent ripples in the exclusive world of watchmaking by providing full transparency on the source, costs and empowering the fine watches community to make fine watchmaking accessible to the common man on the streets. The makers behind the X41 have returned with the latest version of the CODE41 X41 that is both spectacular and value for money.
CODE41 X41 – The Origin Of The Vision
The X41 Project sprung from the vision to create an authentic fine watchmaking piece via a transparent, community-based approach. The CODE41 community strives to make quality watches accessible to all watch enthusiasts through unbeatable magic and value for money and that is done by opening up the process to make it accessible to the maximum number of enthusiasts within the community. Rather than being restricted by the luxury standards associated with fine watchmaking, the project chose to focus its attention on the superior expertise of Swiss watchmakers and the exceptional quality of the components.
The community answered the call and gave birth to a fine watchmaking piece assembled by hand for an unbeatable price. From Creator Edition in March 2019 through to Edition 5 in June 2021, these pieces were extremely sought after with 1,850 watches have been sold for an overall turnover of 9,621,167 CHF!
CODE41 X41 – The Case
In case you were wondering, the inclusion of Sapphire, one of the most exclusive and sought-after materials in watchmaking is not something new. It was present since the X41 Creator Edition with its crystal with anti-reflective treatment. This year however, CODE41 will be pushing the limits of watchmaking innovation by adorning the brand new X41 entirely with sapphire.
While the sapphire case may be twice lighter than steel, it commands scratch resistance capabilities that exceed steel, titanium, and carbon by far. In fact, only diamond is able to rival man-made sapphire over hardness. This same material resulted in a transparent exterior that transformed the X41 into a gorgeous work of art and allows its skeleton movement to be admired from all angles leaving you and your friends absolutely spellbound.
CODE41 X41 – The Dial
X41’s dials have always fascinated their admirers with its intricacies and aesthetics while still performing their functions. For this latest version, you will be spoilt for choices with colours ranging from your familiar silver, black, blue and classy sage green to a psychedelic rainbow exterior that is sure to turn heads. All colours are available no matter which case material you choose. For us, we particularly adore the wild rainbow-finished version.
CODE41 X41 – The Movement
More than just a pretty face, the striking beauty of sapphire is backed by precise engineering. 297 components are involved in the 33-jewel autowinder operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour at 4Hz. Power reserve should sustain you for 45 hours, and precision is documented at -2/+10 seconds per day. All these intricacies are made visible through the sapphire case back.
CODE41 X41 – The Strap
You get to choose from unwrinkled, grained or perforated leather to a smooth, premium rubber in a wide variety of colours. The latest is a translucent rubber-like strap, perfectly suited to the sapphire version. Regardless of your choice, you get to enjoy the same convenient quick-release system for easy strap changes so you can switch based on moods and occasions.
You can explore and get your own X41 online at code41watches.com.
