Simon Brette Just Turned The Chronomètre Artisans Into A Chameleon

Presenting the Simon Brette Chronomètre Artisans, now in its first-ever stainless-steel iteration. And no, you’re not looking at three different watches—this single timepiece effortlessly transforms its appearance with shifting tones and effects. Inspired by the most dramatic “chameleon” paint finishes seen on ultra-exclusive supercars, the new SBCA Steel debuts a mesmerizing white-gold dial adorned with a texture called Aurora Waves. This surface is then treated with an Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) coating that transitions from deep green to vivid violet depending on the light.

In darker settings, the watch reveals yet another dimension: the luminous track on the dial, the glowing HyCeram-filled hands, and even the illuminated “dovetail joint” on the case all come alive, giving the Chronomètre Artisans a striking, almost otherworldly presence.