Founder's Piece Midnight Gentleman
Our elegant showpiece, classic in character – now ready for your wrist.
A unique piece from our Custom Edition. Reduced price. Comes with a full 2-year warranty.
Shown as a stylish highlight at trade fairs – with an open case back, skeletonized in-house rotor made of titanium and 18-carat gold, and an anthracite-colored dial with a vertical cut.
What makes the case special: Our complex anodizing process gives it a rich navy blue finish – a color that only a few others in the world can achieve with such precision.
A statement of timeless elegance.
This is what makes the Midnight Gentleman special:
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Unique piece
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Trade fair and exhibition watch
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Significantly reduced in price
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Full 2-year warranty
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In-house rotor made of 18-carat gold and skeletonized titanium
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Open case back made of sapphire crystal
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Blue anodized housing, protected by our patented exoskeleton
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With engraving “Prototype”
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Black DLC-coated dial with vertical cut
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New, unworn FKM rubber strap
Each watch is handcrafted with attention to detail and the experience of Matthias Kieser and his goldsmith.
We manufacture almost all of your watch's components ourselves: case, dial, indices, hands, crown, and clasp. Only the base movement comes from Switzerland—the rest is Kieser.
Matthias Kieser is particularly proud of the skeletonized rotor made of titanium and 18-carat gold, which he designed and manufactured himself.
For Matthias Kieser, watchmaking is about responsibility – towards the details, the wearer, the idea. His question: "How do you build an innovative watch that enriches everyday life?"
The answer is palpable in every Kieser: well thought out, precise, full of craftsmanship.
Nature doesn’t just build beautifully – it builds ingeniously.
The Founder's Piece embodies what Kieser Design is all about: technology inspired by nature – thought through down to the last detail.
From the exoskeleton case to the honeycomb-shaped, skeletonized rotor made of titanium and 18-carat gold, every element reflects the principles of bionics: delicate, stable, intelligent.
The case is made of Grade 5 titanium – a material used in aerospace – and protects like armor while remaining surprisingly light.
Inspired by the dragonfly, Matthias Kieser developed a case concept that combines lightness and durability – patented, precise and typically Kieser.
Worn unique piece (view copy at trade fairs and exhibitions)
Condition: like new, almost no signs of wear, technically up to date with the full 2-year manufacturer's warranty
Manufactured in our Frankfurt manufacture
High-quality mechanical Swiss movement:
Model: Premium (Top) Sellita SW200
In-house rotor: 18kt gold weight with skeletonized titanium carrier, navy blue anodized
Finish: elaborately pearled & coiled, black ruthenium plated
Elevator: automatic
Frequency: 4Hz
Power reserve: 38 hours
Patented titanium case:
Form: Exoskeleton with inner casing
Material: Grade 5 Titanium, Navy Blue Anodized
Water resistance: 100 m / 10 bar
Diameter: 42.0 mm
Lug-to-lug: 42.0 mm
Height: 11.2 mm
Glass (front and back): sapphire crystal, anti-reflective
Screws: Titanium Grade 5, black DLC-coated
Engraving on black DLC-coated movement holder ring: “Prototype”
Crown: Grade 5 titanium with dragonfly engraving
Distinctive dial:
Color: black DLC coated
Structure: linearly sanded by hand
Hands: stainless steel
Indices: Titanium Grade 2, hand-finished
Luminescent material: Super-LumiNova Grade X1 for highest luminosity
Durable rubber strap:
Condition: New, unworn
Material: FKM in blue
Design: integrated lugs, honeycomb design on the inside for good ventilation
Buckle: Grade 5 titanium
Shipping & Delivery
We ship worldwide – reliably, securely, and fully insured. Each watch is carefully quality checked and packaged before leaving our manufacture.
You'll see whether your watch is available immediately or still in production during checkout. Once shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking link.
Good to know:
- Worldwide shipping with UPS
- All shipments are insured
- Shipping status can be viewed online at any time
- Shipping confirmation with tracking link
Your watch is a special piece – and we treat its shipping with the same care to ensure it reaches you safely.
Our manufacturer's warranty
Each watch is handcrafted in our Frankfurt factory with the aim of being a long-lasting companion. Before leaving our factory, it undergoes extensive inspection, testing, and fine-tuning.
Our guarantee includes:
- Material and manufacturing defects under normal use
- Free repair or replacement within 24 months
- Coverage of shipping costs in the event of a warranty claim
Not covered:
- Normal wear and tear (e.g. bracelets)
- Damage caused by improper use
- Interventions by unauthorized third parties
In the event of a warranty claim, simply send a short message to info@kieserdesign.de. We'll take care of it personally – quickly, easily, and solution-oriented.