In 1821, Louis XVIII commission the first ever commercial chronograph to time his horses, and since, the chronograph has become one of most appreciated complications around the globe. The Duke is an homage to the tight link between the nobility, watchmaking and racing.
The timepiece combines the restrained design that has become synonymous with British elegance with the roman numbering system of the monarchs. This chronograph also features a tachymeter to allow its wearer to accurately measure elapsed time and determine his average speed whilst racing.