Key takeaways
• Entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary received a bespoke DC6 Titanium timepiece from independent Swiss watchmaker David Candaux during a private visit to his atelier.
• The unique watch features a signature red aesthetic, including an anodized titanium black and red dial with red flanges, reflecting O’Leary’s emblematic color.
• The custom creation integrates David Candaux’s signature inclined tourbillon and avant-garde architectural construction.
(GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) – Renowned entrepreneur, investor, and watch collector Kevin O’Leary made a private visit to the atelier of independent watchmaker David Candaux during Watches and Wonders Geneva, underscoring his continued commitment to exceptional haute horlogerie craftsmanship.
Known for his discerning eye and one of the most talked-about watch collections in the world, O’Leary took the time to immerse himself in Candaux’s highly specialized universe, where traditional Swiss savoir-faire meets radical contemporary design. During the visit, he discovered the secrets behind a bespoke timepiece he recently commissioned: a unique DC6 Titanium with anodized titanium black and red dial, red flanges. Created exclusively for him, distinguished by a bold and signature red aesthetic, his emblematic color.
This one-of-a-kind creation reflects both O’Leary’s strong personality and David Candaux’s approach to watchmaking: highly technical, deeply architectural, and unapologetically distinctive. The custom piece will integrate the brand’s signature inclined tourbillon and avant-garde construction, reinterpreted through a striking red execution that pushes the boundaries of independent watch design.
A passionate advocate for independent watchmakers, Kevin O’Leary continues to champion rare, highly crafted timepieces that combine innovation, mechanical excellence, and storytelling. His encounter with David Candaux marks another milestone in his ongoing pursuit of singular horological expressions.
David Candaux
David Candaux, an independent Swiss watchmaker and engineer, embodies horological excellence through his eponymous brand, founded in 2017. Hailing from the Vallée de Joux, the cradle of Swiss watchmaking, he stands out for his boundless creativity, singular inventiveness, and exceptional craftsmanship. Based in Solliat, his workshop is a hub of creativity and technical innovation, producing watches renowned for the complexity of their mechanisms, their precision, and their unique aesthetics. His commitment to the art of watchmaking is evident in every piece, designed from start to finish with passion and featuring patents that enrich 21st-century watchmaking while perpetuating the legacy of the Valley’s masters. An iconic figure in contemporary independent watchmaking, David Candaux designs watches that speak to the Heart and the Mind.
