When watchmaking ceases to measure time and becomes a force
There exists a boundary, in the world of watches, between pieces that measure time and those that transcend it. EMERA never intended to cross that boundary: the brand abolished it from its very founding in 2023. Created in Geneva by Patrick Freiburghaus and Cyrano Devanthey — both members of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève — EMERA fuses twenty-five years of horological mastery with a radically futuristic sculptural vision. The result is a family of pieces that the word "watch" struggles to contain.
Every EMERA is an ultra-limited edition — between 3 and 9 examples depending on the model — produced entirely in Switzerland, powered by fully in-house calibers, and presented in a case itself conceived as a sculpture. This positioning places EMERA in the CHF 88,000 – CHF 1,250,000 segment: that of independent manufactures which seek not to sell watches, but to transmit artefacts to collectors who understand what singular ownership truly means.
Adopte une Conciergerie is EMERA's premium concierge partner — the structure that enables its most demanding clients to access this collection with the level of discretion, personalisation and accompaniment it demands.
EMERA: two collections, one single credo — Command the Extraordinary
Sentinel Collection — the entry into the EMERA universe
The Sentinel is the first expression of EMERA's philosophy: the SE 01-1, in quartz and titanium, edition of 9 pieces at CHF 88,000 (+VAT). Its titanium case, treated with surface techniques drawn from the aerospace industry, houses a skeleton dial of a totally unprecedented architecture. The Sentinel is not an introduction — it is a declaration.
Cyborg Collection — the avant-garde in its purest state
The Cyborg collection is the beating heart of EMERA. It unfolds across several distinct universes, each embodying a different dimension of the extreme:
- Gravity Core — CY 01 (titanium, editions of 9, from CHF 295,000 to CHF 305,000) and CY 01 in Gold & Titanium (from CHF 415,000 to CHF 435,000): the quintessence of the Cyborg form in its purest expressions.
- Gravity Core — Louis Ducruet Edition — LD 01-1, Gold & Titanium, edition of 5 pieces at CHF 395,000: created in direct collaboration with Louis Ducruet, the living embodiment of "Command the Extraordinary."
- Ultimate Sport — CY 02-1, Carbon & Titanium, edition of 9 pieces at CHF 325,000: forged carbon case with fluorescent orange accents, visible tourbillon, sculpted rubber strap. The watch for collectors who refuse to choose between performance and art.
- Radical Minimalist — CY 03 (titanium, edition of 9, CHF 325,000): available in black/purple and black/red, for those who want intensity within purity.
- Heaven Gem Set — CY 04 (titanium, edition of 5, CHF 675,000): gem setting on DLC titanium case, in aquamarine and electric sapphire blue tones that exist in no other catalogue in the world.
- Sapphire Marvel — CY 05-1, solid sapphire crystal, edition of 3 pieces at CHF 1,250,000: the summit of the collection. A case machined entirely from crystalline sapphire, revealing the tourbillon caliber in its full mechanical nakedness. Three pieces. Worldwide.
The in-house calibers: when technique becomes manifesto
EMERA produces its own calibers — an absolute rarity for a manufacture this young, and the most tangible proof of its legitimacy in the pantheon of independent haute horology.
- The MRA 01 is a 60-second flying tourbillon: the cage rotates without apparent axle, suspended in the visible space of the dial in a choreography that belongs as much to kinetic sculpture as to precision mechanics.
- The MRA 02 features a balance wheel inclined at 20° — a proprietary architecture unique to EMERA, giving the oscillator an immediately recognisable visual signature and superior regulation by reducing the influence of gravity in the horizontal plane.
Both calibers are entirely developed and produced in-house, 100% Swiss Made, and fully visible through the sapphire dials and case backs of the Cyborg models.
The EMERA × Adopte une Conciergerie partnership: a relationship equal to the piece
Acquiring an EMERA is not a commercial transaction. It is an initiation. And this initiation deserves accompaniment commensurate with its significance.
Adopte une Conciergerie intervenes at each stage of this experience for its members:
- Private collection access — Confidential presentation of available pieces, organisation of private appointments with founders Patrick Freiburghaus and Cyrano Devanthey in Geneva or during their visits to Alsace and the Strasbourg-Basel corridor.
- Decision accompaniment — Analysis of the member's collector profile, identification of the most coherent piece relative to their existing portfolio, projection of patrimonial value at 5 and 10 years.
- White-glove logistics — Secure transfer of the piece, premium insurance during transit, coordination with EMERA's teams for delivery under the conditions required by an ultra-limited edition.
- Founders experience — For Cyborg Collection acquisitions, we organise, on request, a private meeting with the creators: a manufacture discovery session, presentation of the caliber under assembly, and signing of the numbered piece by its maker.
- Confidential resale — For members wishing to transfer an EMERA piece, we manage introductions to other collectors within our network, without any public exposure of the piece.
FAQ — EMERA × Adopte une Conciergerie: ultra-rare watchmaking and premium concierge
1. What distinguishes EMERA from other independent haute horology manufactures?
EMERA is the only manufacture founded since 2020 to simultaneously offer fully in-house calibers (MRA 01 flying tourbillon, MRA 02 inclined balance), solid machined sapphire cases, and editions as small as 3 pieces — while being 100% Swiss Made and positioned in the CHF 100K–CHF 1.25M segment. Its radically futuristic sculptural vision, heir to art rather than classical tradition, makes it a collectible without equivalent in contemporary catalogues.
2. How many EMERA pieces exist worldwide for each model?
Editions vary by model: 9 pieces for the majority of Cyborg and Sentinel references, 5 pieces for Gold & Titanium and Heaven Gem Set editions, and just 3 pieces for the Sapphire Marvel CY 05-1. Each watch is numbered, serial numbers are engraved on the case, and a nominative certificate of authenticity is issued to the acquirer. Rarity is not a sales argument: it is the structural constraint of a high-exigence artisanal production.
3. What caliber powers EMERA watches and why is it exceptional?
EMERA produces two fully in-house calibers. The MRA 01 is a 60-second flying tourbillon — the cage rotates without apparent axle, creating an illusion of weightlessness that very few manufactures in the world can produce internally. The MRA 02 integrates a balance wheel inclined at 20° — a proprietary architecture that improves regulation by reducing the influence of gravity on the horizontal plane. Both calibers are entirely developed by the technical teams of Patrick Freiburghaus and Cyrano Devanthey, members of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.
4. How does Adopte une Conciergerie facilitate access to the EMERA collection?
Our role is to be the trusted intermediary between the collector and the manufacture. In practice: we organise private appointments with the founders, present available pieces in their exact configuration (number, material, condition), support the decision through patrimonial analysis, and manage the entire post-acquisition logistics — secure transport, insurance, packaging in the original case. We protect the collector's discretion at every stage.
5. Can an EMERA be personalised — strap, dial, engraving — through Adopte une Conciergerie?
Yes. EMERA offers a personalisation service on certain models: choice of strap from available materials, engraving of the case or caseback, and for special edition commissions, coordination of a more extensive personalisation programme with the in-house designers. Adopte une Conciergerie coordinates this process directly with EMERA's creative teams, within a timeline defined by the complexity of the request.
6. What is the patrimonial value of an EMERA on the secondary market?
We are not in a position to guarantee resale values, and it would be contrary to our ethics to do so. What we can observe: independent manufactures producing fewer than 10 pieces per reference, with in-house calibers and founders recognised by the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, have historically demonstrated a value resilience superior to the luxury watch market average. The structural rarity of EMERA — 3 to 9 pieces per model — is the most determining factor. Members seeking a detailed patrimonial analysis can be introduced to our partner specialists in watch collection management.
7. Who is Louis Ducruet and why is his collaboration with EMERA significant?
Louis Ducruet is a personality from a visionary lineage who embodies, according to EMERA, the spirit of the brand's ideal wearer: one who owns the unprecedented, lives the exceptional, and projects into the avant-garde here and now. The LD 01-1 reference — in Gold & Titanium, edition of 5 pieces at CHF 395,000 — was designed in direct collaboration with him. Its dial, engraved with a dragon in high relief, its rose gold hands and visible tourbillon make it the most narratively and symbolically charged piece in the Cyborg collection.
8. How does the delivery of an EMERA acquired through Adopte une Conciergerie work in practice?
The delivery of a watch at this level is itself an event. We coordinate with EMERA's teams the secure transfer of the piece in its original case — itself a black lacquer sculpture lined in velvet, sealed by a push-button mechanism. Delivery can be arranged in person during a visit to Geneva, at home with personal handover by our team, or at a private event. Insurance covering the transit is included in our service provision.
9. Is the EMERA lifetime international warranty genuinely comprehensive? What does it cover?
EMERA offers a lifetime international warranty on its in-house movements. This means that any defect attributable to manufacture — as opposed to normal wear or accidental damage — will be addressed by the manufacture regardless of the country of purchase, the owner's country of residence, and the date of acquisition. Adopte une Conciergerie manages all after-sales processes for its members: secure shipping to the manufacture, file tracking, and return of the piece following any intervention.
10. Can an EMERA be resold confidentially through Adopte une Conciergerie?
Yes. The discreet transfer of an ultra-rare collector piece is one of the services we provide to our members. We identify within our network the collectors most likely to be interested, organise a confidential presentation, and accompany the negotiation and transfer without the piece ever being exposed on a public platform. The seller's discretion and the quality of the buyer are guaranteed at every stage.
Command the Extraordinary. To access the EMERA collection in the conditions it deserves, contact Adopte une Conciergerie — the premium concierge that opens the doors no one else can open.