A15-01 Saphite™ Paraiba

Aventi Wraith

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Introducing the Aventi Wraith, a true statement piece that exemplifies our commitment to material innovation. We have pushed sapphire crystal to the limits of what is possible, the colours it can produce, the durability and the clarity it can offer. Limitations may be easy for some, but innovation doesn’t happen that way. We have created a material that can fulfil our vision - Saphite™.

THE NEW SAPPHIRE

Saphite™ is a new generation of nanomaterials unlike any other material in watchmaking

Our experience working with sapphire led us to encounter limitations in the material, and we refused to accept them. Since unveiling the Aventi A11 Royal Blue Sapphire, we have continued to perfect not only our production process but the material itself. Unlike sapphire crystal, Saphite™ is made of a crystalline structure suspended in a glassy matrix, increasing its impact and scratch resistance.

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This unique structure also allows Saphite™ to offer superior clarity compared to current material offerings. With a lower refractive index of 1.65, as opposed to sapphire’s 1.76, light travels through Saphite™ effortlessly - instantly bouncing between the facets of the case, emitting an incredible brilliance. The most significant difference between sapphire crystal and Saphite™ is its incredible colour possibilities. Sapphire has very few colours that can be produced without compromising its quality or clarity. Saphite™ has been developed to allow us access to an infinite spectrum of colours, many of which have never been seen in the industry before.

What we always wanted sapphire to be Saphite™

Introducing Paraiba Blue Saphite™, a vibrant blue made from an exclusive blend of rare earth elements. The vivid colour of Paraiba Blue is something previously impossible with sapphire crystal. Following our vision has freed us from the limitations of sapphire.

Movement built to last generations

We wanted to create one of the highest quality movements in the industry, with outstanding accuracy and reliability whilst maintaining an incredible level of finishing. Focusing not only on the final result but also on the most efficient, reliable and robust way to achieve it. Our proven workhorse movement - The GT-01S.

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The dial for purists

A level of finishing never before attempted on a skeletonised dial. Manufacturers rarely finish skeletonised dials as well as their standard offerings. To provide a level of finishing unlike any other, every aspect of the Wraith dial has been meticulously inspected, considered and perfected. Each dial is skeletonised, polished, guilloched, coated with DLC, laser engraved with over 100 lines and then filled with Swiss BGW9 Super-LumiNova.

A masterpiece for microscopes

Individually produced in-house from high tensile brass, using a combination of hydraulic pressing and micromachining. Once the perfect dial is selected, the finishing process can begin. The dial is individually secured into a high-precision CNC machine and slowly covered with a Hobnail guilloche. Hundreds of perfectly matched pyramids are carved in a finishing process that demands a precision of 0.01mm.

The dial is then thoroughly inspected under a microscope. If it passes, it is then laser engraved with over 100 lines to be filled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova. The result is a DLC coated dial with a level of finishing previously only available from the most prestigious Maisons in the world. When dealing with a nonstandard shape, more challenges arise than if you were dealing with a flat circle. In order to produce the dial with the desired level of finishing, dozens of unique tools and retention systems had to be developed. There was no compromise on any detail, and the result is a dial unlike any other.

A masterpiece for microscopes

The rarest hands ever made

Most watch hands are made from processed metals but rarely gems. Watch hands are the culmination of thousands of hours of work and the final extension of the movement. Producing sapphire hands requires a combination of high-precision machinery and skilled workmanship. No traditional hand maker can produce our hands, only masters of sapphire. Each pair of sapphire hands are individually crafted using diamond-tipped tools within a tolerance of 0.02mm. Creating the perfect hand shape by carving micron-thin layers from the sapphire crystal’s surface. Once inspected, an expert craftsman polishes every facet and edge by hand, removing any imperfections through a two-stage polishing process. Every surface of the hands must be flawless.

Sapphire Hands

14 Layers of Anti-Reflective Coating

Sapphire Crystal Watch Glass

Saphite™ Crown

FCR strap

Grade 5 Titanium Deployant Clasp

Turning watch glass invisible

Glass so clear you won’t even notice it. Due to the unique design of the Aventi range and our pursuit of perfection, every sapphire crystal for the front and back of the watch is custom cut in-house within 0.02mm tolerances. Custom-cut and hand-polished watch glass that appears invisible. By hand, each sapphire piece is polished to remove the cloudy outer layer caused by machining. Perfecting the surface requires a two-stage polishing process. Unlike other major brands, we are not content with a single layer of anti-reflective coating. The sapphire crystal has 14 individual anti-reflective layers for the best visibility possible.

A crown cut like a precious stone

The crown jewel

It is the crown that controls all aspects of a watch; carved in Paraiba Blue Saphite™, the Aventi Wraith has a crown jewel. Through the crown, you breathe 4 days’ worth of power into your watch’s barrel, feeling every tactile click along the way. With 47 individual facets, the Saphite™ crown creates a shining gem atop the watch. Each cut must be measured, calibrated, and within 0.01mm tolerance. Each facet of the crown is then hand-polished. Even though the crown only measures 6.5mm wide, it takes seven days to polish.

Each of the 47 facets must be polished individually, and a single slip can ruin the finish or cause the crown to fall off the stem, losing it. Each crown is topped with an Aventi seal, injection filled with Swiss BGW9 Super-LumiNova. Two layers of luminous material are layered onto the crown before it is set in an industrial furnace and protected with a clear coat. Saphite™ crown, the keys to your roaring Swiss engine.

Fit perfectly for you

So comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing a watch So comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing a watch

A brand new rubber alloy developed in-house. Forged Carbon Rubber (FCR) is a unique combination of carbon and Flourine base rubber, forged in an industrial furnace. This material offers the strength of carbon combined with the softness of fluorine rubber. Two times as dense as natural rubber, this strap remains extremely comfortable in the harshest conditions. Its high temperature and aggressive fluid resistance, as well as its greater density (1800kg/m3), are major advantages of FCR.

Individually injection moulded in-house

Watch bands from Aventi reflect the company's commitment to engineering excellence and perfection. Our strap design has continued to be optimised and adjusted. Vents have been added for increased comfort and ventilation, and a small cavity has been created to ensure the crown fits perfectly. For a strap to meet our standards, it had to be produced in-house. Using a custom mould, each strap is individually injection moulded. These moulds were CNC cut in-house to give the band its exact shape and finish. Under extreme pressure, each strap is injection moulded and then cleaned using ultrasonics. We then inspect and test each strap individually to ensure a level of quality that no partner could match.

Titanium butterfly clasp with a quick release and rapid adjustment

The clasp is a crucial part of watch design and wearer comfort that is often overlooked and more complicated than most expect. A watch clasp should make you feel confident about your watch's security whilst being strong, sleek, and comfortable. Our butterfly clasp was designed from scratch, with every component carefully thought out. The clasps are made from Grade 5 titanium and 316L stainless steel. All outer components are made of titanium due to its strength and scratch resistance. Corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel is used for the internal components.

About Aventi

We have no offices. We have no boutiques. We have no workshops - we simply use the best talents and partners from around the world to coordinate an organisation that is taking on giants. Our watches are made to a new global standard.

Aventi timepieces are not just purchased

The Aventi Wraith A15-01 Paraiba is available only by allocation. They are allocated based on strict criteria. These criteria assign each piece to the best possible recipient to prevent profiteering and clients who don’t align with our family values. Aventi clients are those who have a real passion for watchmaking, those we consider true friends of the brand and who respect our vision.