ID Genève Circular 1 Grenat "Nisiar" Limited Edition

• Straps made from raw grape marc from the "Chateauneuf-du-Pape" appellation ; 

• Traceability from parcel to the wrist ; 

• Wine residues from Château de Beaucastel ; 

• 75% natural materials, an alternative to animal leather ;

• NISIAR, a material with unique finishes. NISIAR is the reversed word of RAISIN, which means 'grape' in French.

ID Genève collaborated with the company MONDIN for the launch of its first variety of Nisiar. This alliance materializes in the creation of a limited edition of their Circular 1 Grenat model of 40 pieces.

Nisiar was born out of our desire to rethink how we use natural resources. Today, we are thrilled to present a material that combines aesthetics, performance, and eco-responsibility," explains Rodolphe Mondin, co-founder of Nisiar.

This material stands out for its lack of textile support, giving it resistance and durability equivalent to animal leather, with a composition of 75% natural materials. Making one square meter of Nisiar requires about 1kg of raw grape marc.

Each variety of Nisiar is associated with a specific grape marc, giving it a unique colour and texture.

The N-07 variety ID Genève uses comes from the wine residue of Château de Beaucastel, owned by the Perrin Family, partners, and investors in Mondin.

Its uniqueness lies in its natural brown hue derived from the tannins of 13 grape varieties of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation.

With Nisiar, we have not only found a material of exceptional quality but also an extremely precise traceability that allows us to trace the exact journey of the grape marc from Château de Beaucastel to the watch strap. This transparency is the luxury of tomorrow" indicates Cédric Mulhauser, co-founder of ID Genève.

The New Gold of Switzerland

The Circular 1 collection is the first iconic piece created by ID Genève. The stainless steel used for the watch case is local and traceable. It comes from the waste of about forty watchmaking companies in the Jura region and its surroundings. The recycling center collects the scraps, scans them, sorts them, and stores them. Once the minimum quantity is reached, this waste is remelted less than 200 kilometers from the Jura.

The 4441 grade of steel is the Rolls Royce of stainless steel! The "4441" marking is inscribed on the back of the case, certifying its recycled Swiss origin.

The carbon footprint of this steel is ten times lower than that of standard steel, certified by an independent expert in environmental performance. This also eliminates the need for new raw material extraction.

About ID Genève

• Founded in 2020, ID Genève creates luxury mechanical watches according to the principles of the circular economy, utilizing ethically sourced recycled materials and low-carbon processes.
• In 2023, the Maison raised CHF 2 million from several Swiss family offices and Leonardo DiCaprio.
• ID Genève uses circular materials with a low carbon footprint, promotes the use of recycled components, and offers watches that combine elegance with sustainability through 100% recycled stainless steel, refurbished mechanical movements, and straps made from bio-sourced materials.

About Mondin

• Founded in 2021 by Julien Houssiaux and Rodolphe Mondin, MONDIN specializes in valorising vine by-products.
• In 2022, MONDIN secured funding from Bernard Magrez and the Perrin family to ensure the supply of raw materials and optimize the patented production process.
• In 2024, MONDIN scaled up to an industrial level and began marketing Nisiar, its innovative material available in various forms. This scaling up allows Nisiar to enter new markets such as luxury packaging, leather goods, furniture, and more.

Technical specifications

ID Genève Circular 1 Grenat Dial "Nisiar"

Limited edition of 40 pieces

Case

• Material: 100% recycled stainless steel - grade 1.4441
• Diameter: 41 mm
• Thickness: 9.65 mm
• Glass: Sapphire front and back with anti-reflective treatment
• Water-resistant to 50 meters

Dial and hands

• Grenat dial with steel and Superluminova appliques

Movement

• Swiss circular caliber ETA 2824 certified refurbished

Functions/Indications

• Hour, minute, seconds, date

Strap and buckle

• Nisiar strap - made from raw grape marc

MSRP: CHF 4'210 (excl. taxes)

For more information, please visit idwatch.ch