Hegid; the French Maison of Evolutionary Watchmaking, introduces the Mirage Soleil: the new iteration of its Mirage watch. This new horological interpretation of speed and heat features a radiating textured dial.

Hegid's Mirage watch was first unveiled by Hegid in 2020. Its creation was influenced by the late 1960s, when the world looked so promising, at the apogee of the automotive dream. Jérôme Coste, Hegid's Artistic Director, imagined it as the ultimate road companion when driving a transalpine supercar, the Lamborghini Miura, cruising the steep roads of the Riviera. The mild days usually make way, once the sun goes down, for vibrant nights. The new Mirage dial sublimates equally well under the piercing beams of the Mediterranean sun, as it does under the flashes of the paparazzi attending the coveted parties.

Consistent with the original evolutionary principle of Hegid timepieces, the various elements composing the Mirage Soleil are available separately and can be adapted to pre-existing Hegid watches. The Mirage Soleil keeps the same profiled, satin-finished steel case as its initial version. It also preserves the chic, dynamic character of its distinctive Virage quilted strap.

The new face of the Mirage features 60 facets that help to situate us in time, with elegance and precision. To the rhythm of the oscillations of the automatic movement, the hills and valleys crossed by the hands, like a racing car on rolling roads, we can guess the time. Under the palm trees, when the light hits the Mirage Soleil, it shines brightly. In daylight, the mirror-polished details of the dial, indexes and hands sparkle. Charged with the rays of the day, the Mirage Soleil helps us drift off into the dusk, thanks to the glow of its luminescent hands and its 40-hour power reserve.

The Mirage Capsules and Cases are designed, manufactured and assembled in France, and at the Swiss border, where the movements are made. The Virage straps in Nappa leather, with their original quilted strands suggesting the comfortable, cushioned leather seats of 60s sports cars, are also crafted in French workshops. 

The watches in Hegid's Mirage range are available in green, blue, and black sur hegid.com on hegid.com and in boutiques, including the Hegid showroom located at 8 rue Volney in Paris.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Swiss Made automatic mechanical movement ; 
• Power reserve of 40 hours ; 
• Date function ;

• 100 meters depth water resistance (screw down crown, tube. and case back) ; 
• Scratch resistant, anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back ;  
• Quick patented EVOL fastener in Grade 5 Titanium ;  
• Unit serial number engraved ;

• Diameter : 39,6 mm ; 
• Thickness : 11 mm with capsule ; 
• Horn-to-horn length : 45,2 mm ;   

• Fluted, sun-finished green, blue or black dial ; 
• Metallic hands, luminescent hours and minutes ; 
• 316L 4441 stainless steel case, brushed finishes ;  
• Quilted green, blue or black nappa leather strap with "Flash" easy quick fastener ;
• 316L steel Hegid pin buckle.  

ABOOUT HEGID

Hegid is a French Maison which invented EVOL, a dressing complication for mechanical watchmaking. Designed from the best materials, with reliable mechanics, Hegid watches are made to last for generations. They can also be easily transformed, in just a few seconds, to adapt to needs and desires. After purchasing a Hegid watch, anyone can make it evolve with a new case, a new capsule or a new strap. The master craftsmanship and the independence of the brand, allow Hegid to offer exceptionally qualitative watches at a competitive price. Influenced by the creativity of the great Parisian Fashion Houses, Hegid brings a French Touch to Watchmaking.

MORE INFORMATION

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Press contact : Emeric Delalandre, press@hegid.com.