R.Baptiste & S.Albert
The Diplomat Model
Pure watchmaking elegance.
An independent and unisex creation.
A collaboration born of passion
“As an independent watchmaker, I design and shape my own cases in my workshop. To give life to the Diplomat, I chose to combine my know-how with that of S. Albert.
Together, under the signature RBSA, we imagined a watch that transcends traditional codes.”
Time in Movement
With S. Albert, we wanted the reading of time on the Diplomat to be both poetic and refined.
That’s why we opted for a rotating disc display.
Time thus passes with absolute fluidity under the gaze, offering a singular aesthetic that perfectly matches the universal and unisex spirit of the model.
We have fully invested in the design of this timepiece, designing and modelling its architecture to give it a perfect balance.
Designed to dress all wrists with the same elegance, the watch has ideal and contained proportions: 28 mm wide and 36.5 mm high (horns included), for a remarkable thickness of only 6.1 mm.
At the heart of this common creation beats the Peseux 7001 calibre.
More than a mechanism of great reliability and remarkable finesse, this manual winding movement invites a ritual.
This intimate and daily gesture creates a real tactile and emotional link with the heart of the watch.
Hand and metal
As a watchmaker, my involvement goes far beyond ornamentation: I participated intimately in the global conception of the Diplomat with S. Albert.
From the first sketches, we looked for the perfect balance. From the search for the ideal proportions to guarantee this unisex elegance, to the 3D modelling of the case that I carried out so that it fits each wrist, I designed and shaped an architecture that is both fluid and rigourous.
On this creation thought by two, I then bring my most personal signature. Heir to the Liège tradition transmitted by my father, I engrave metal by hand, alone at my workbench.
Every detail, every line executed with a chisel at my workbench is designed to hang the light. It is this intimate alliance between the reflection of the creator and the hand of the engraver craftsman that gives our common work its unique character.
Acquire the Diplomat
Bringing such an independent creation to life requires time, rigour and infinite patience. The Diplomat is the result of our watchmaking meeting and the union of our two know-how. This artisanal and meticulous process makes any mass production impossible.
In order to allow the aesthetics of this timepiece to be expressed and to respond to all sensitivities, we offer this model in two variations:
A clean version, not engraved, highlighting the absolute purity of its architectural lines, offered at the price of €4,950 including VAT.
An ornate version, whose case is entirely hand-engraved on the workbench.
La Diplomate is currently available for pre-order, you benefit from an exclusive privilege of -10%. We hope to have the great pleasure of presenting you the first finalised pieces when they are launched in February 2027.
Booking this timepiece today means supporting independent art crafts and acquiring a watch shaped by two enthusiasts, far from industrial standards.
To allow you to appreciate its ideal proportions directly on your wrist, we have prepared a full-scale template.
We invite you to download it and print it at home to try the watch before making your choice.