Estelle Tiger Eye

Some materials cannot be designed. They can only be discovered. The Estelle Tiger Eye is built around a dial cut from genuine tiger eye stone — a material formed over millions of years, unique in every piece. Set within a 43 mm stainless steel case and driven by Swiss precision, it is a watch that carries the quiet confidence of something truly rare.

The Story

The Estelle collection was conceived as a study in restraint — watches that speak through material rather than ornamentation. For this edition, the maison turned to one of nature's most architecturally compelling stones: tiger eye.

The name Estelle draws from the French word for star — étoile — a nod to the luminous, shifting quality of light that defines this stone and the Parisian sky at dusk. Like the avenues of the French capital, the Estelle Tiger Eye is structured, purposeful, and quietly extraordinary.

Each dial is cut and finished by hand in Switzerland, where the stone's natural chatoyancy — its silken, moving light — is preserved rather than obscured. The result is a timepiece that feels less like a product and more like a collaboration between geology and craft.

The Stone

Tiger eye is a metamorphic gemstone formed through the gradual replacement of crocidolite fibres by silica over geological timescales. Its characteristic golden-brown bands and the optical phenomenon known as chatoyancy — a shifting, silken lustre reminiscent of a cat's eye — are the result of parallel fibrous structures within the stone that reflect light in a single, moving band.

Sourced primarily from South Africa and Western Australia, tiger eye has been valued for centuries for its visual depth and structural integrity. It is hard, dense, and takes a fine polish — qualities that make it well-suited to the demands of dial-making.

Because every piece of tiger eye is formed differently, no two dials are identical. The pattern of bands, the intensity of the chatoyancy, and the precise tonal range — from warm amber to deep bronze — will vary from one watch to the next. What you receive is not a production dial. It is a cross-section of geological time.

Design Philosophy

The Estelle Tiger Eye is built on a 43 mm case — a proportion chosen to allow the stone dial its full presence without excess. The case profile is clean and architectural: sculpted lugs with a high-polish finish, a polished bezel, and a crown engraved with the Champs Élysées emblem.

The dial is the watch. Hour markers are applied baton indices in a warm silver tone that complements the stone's natural palette without competing with it. A discreet date aperture at 3 o'clock is the only functional interruption to the stone's surface. The hands echo the indices — precise, unhurried, and in proportion.

This is a watch designed to be looked at slowly.

Swiss Manufacture

The Estelle Tiger Eye carries the Swiss Made designation — a standard that requires the movement to be Swiss, the casing to be performed in Switzerland, and the final inspection to be conducted by the manufacturer.

At the heart of the watch is the ETA 956.032 quartz movement — a calibre known for its reliability, slim profile, and long service intervals. The sapphire crystal above the dial is scratch-resistant and optically clear, ensuring the stone is always seen at its best. Water resistance is rated to 5 ATM, suitable for everyday wear.

Every watch is assembled, regulated, and inspected individually before leaving the atelier.

Technical Specifications

Limited Edition

The Estelle Tiger Eye is produced in a strictly limited edition of 20 pieces worldwide. Each watch is individually numbered. Once the edition is closed, it will not be repeated.

No two pieces are identical. The stone dial ensures that each of the 20 watches is, in the most literal sense, one of a kind.

FAQ

Is the dial made from real tiger eye stone? Yes. Each dial is cut from genuine tiger eye gemstone. The pattern, colour, and chatoyancy will vary naturally between pieces.

How many pieces are available? The Estelle Tiger Eye is limited to 20 numbered pieces worldwide.

Is this watch Swiss Made? Yes. The Estelle Tiger Eye carries the Swiss Made designation, with movement, casing, and final inspection all performed in Switzerland.

What movement does it use? The watch is powered by the ETA 956.032 quartz calibre — a precise, low-maintenance Swiss movement.

Can I wear it daily? Yes. With 5 ATM water resistance and a sapphire crystal, the Estelle Tiger Eye is built for regular wear, while remaining a collector's piece.

Will my dial look exactly like the photographs? The photographs show a representative example. Because each dial is cut from natural stone, your piece will have its own unique pattern and character.