Chronomètre Contemporain
Akrivia’s defining reference, designed by Rexhep Rexhepi, with the AK-06 hand-wound caliber, hacking seconds, and the dial set 6 o’clock subseconds. 38mm precious-metal cases; the watch the trade points to when it talks about the modern chronomètre revival in independent watchmaking.
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Which ref to buy
Akrivia was Rexhep Rexhepi's first brand, established in Geneva. The Chronomètre Contemporain is the watch that established his reputation: a three-hand dress watch with a hand-made caliber that achieved better-than-COSC results and finishes that rivaled brands 100 years older. He was in his early 20s when he completed it.
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Chronomètre Contemporain: Rexhep Rexhepi's proof-of-concept piece, hand-made caliber, dress-watch proportions, extremely limited production.
- The case for it:
- The Chronomètre Contemporain is historically significant as the watch that announced Rexhepi to the collector world. The movement finishing quality is not being argued — it is documented. For a collector who wants to own a piece from a watchmaker who may be the generation's best independent, the first Akrivia reference is the correct starting point.
- Consider instead if:
- The newer pieces under the Rexhep Rexhepi name have even more technically ambitious movements. If you want the most current expression of his work, the eponymous brand takes priority. The Akrivia is the historical artifact.
Rankings last reviewed 2026-06-18. Editorial perspective only. Not financial advice.