John M. Flaux Presents the Architectural La Villa d’hOro Clock
The ticking city of Venice.ACHI member and clockmaker John-Mikaël Flaux unveils the first clock in a new series, the Renaissance-inspired La Villa d’hOro. Fashioned as a tribute to the romantic city of Venice, the clock has an exposed movement and three dials, making it a rather practical piece of horological art.
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The narrative positions the La Villa d’hOro within a niche category, arguing that tabletop clocks occupy a desirable middle ground between the sobriety of large standing clocks and the portability of watches. This positioning frames artisanal craftsmanship as a resilient counter-movement against mass production, suggesting a "comeback" in the horological community. The justification for the high price point (€79,000) is tied not just to the materials but to the investment of serious time and cra...