Akrivia AK-01 Tourbillon Chronographe Monopoussoir

It’s been 6 years since Rexhep Rexhepi launched Akrivia with the AK-01 Tourbillon Chronographe Monopoussoir as the very first watch for the brand.

It is undoubtedly a stunning work of complications, traditional watchmaking and hand finishing.

On its release day, Rexhepi was 25 years old and fresh off a two-year stint with FP Journe following his work with BNB Concept (complications maker). We recall him speaking at the time of achieving his goal of creating a highly technical and highly finished artisan watch in a contemporary case that would emphasize his aesthetic and skill level.

Rexhepi and his associates conceived the AK-01 caliber during his time at atelier BNB concept. It was then chosen by Rexhepi as the caliber to launch his brand. In particular the gears were redesigned along with the layout of the bridges and components that make it unique only to Akrivia.

A mesmerizing combination of dial-side gears, wheels, and bridges are the stars of the skeletonized AK-01 while a navy blue hue and black mirror-polished hands strikingly accent the neo-gothic dial.

The Ak-01 boasts a 60 second tourbillon connected through its external gear to a disengaged gear at four o’clock. Upon starting the monopusher chronograph from the crown, the two gears will engage and the timepiece will record 60 seconds on the 2 o’clock subdial and 30 minutes at the 10 o’clock subdial. You’ll also notice the unusual position of the chronograph’s column wheel at 12’oclock that is elevated to the dial side.

Coupled with a brushed titanium case, the AK-01 is deceptively light for a watch jam-packed with so many components.

Technical elements aside, the AK-01 is one incredible watch by Akrivia that continues to grow in importance for the young brand.

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