Independent watchmaking
Rexhep Rexhepi: the definitive guide (2026)
Passion Asset Advisory’s guide compares Rexhep Rexhepi and Akrivia watches using manufacturer specifications and documented auction results. Rexhepi founded Atelier Akrivia in Geneva in 2012. The AK-series and watches signed with his own name share an atelier but have distinct designs. The CHF3 million AK-06 result is a historical auction sale, not a current offer or a price for every example.
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By Alex B, a declared editorial pen name. First published 8 July 2026; previous guide review 12 August 2026. Current primary-source review: 28 September 2026.
Who is Rexhep Rexhepi?
The atelier’s official biography describes a Kosovo-born watchmaker who arrived in Switzerland at eleven, began a Patek Philippe apprenticeship at fifteen and founded Akrivia at twenty-five. The business was established in 2012. “Akrivia” refers to precision or accuracy. Official atelier history.
In his first-person interview with A Collected Man, Rexhepi describes learning different tasks at Patek Philippe, working at a complications supplier and then joining F.P. Journe. His account names the Souverain, Octa and Résonance movements. He also corrects the claim that he worked on Journe minute repeaters. That distinction matters more than trying to force approximate employment dates into an exact timeline.
The two signatures are a useful starting point for collectors. Akrivia identifies the AK-series; Rexhep Rexhepi identifies the classical line introduced with the Chronomètre Contemporain. They should not be treated as unrelated makers or interchangeable model names.
The reference map
| Reference / family | Introduction | Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| AK-01 | 2013 | Tourbillon and monopusher chronograph. |
| AK-02 / AK-03 | 2014 | Tourbillon hours/minutes; tourbillon with chiming jump hour. |
| AK-04 | 2015 | Tourbillon with regulator display. |
| AK-05 | 2016 | Tourbillon Barrette-Miroir; official model page. |
| AK-06 | 2017 | No tourbillon; zero-reset seconds and power-reserve indication. |
| Chronomètre Contemporain I | 2018 | Classical enamel-dial line under Rexhep Rexhepi’s name. |
| Chronomètre Contemporain II | 2022 | Twin barrels and independently driven dead-beat seconds. |
| Chronomètre Antimagnétique | 2023 presentation | Central seconds and a soft-iron protective cage; conceived for Only Watch. |
| LVRR-01 | 2023 | Louis Vuitton collaboration; chronograph, sonnerie and tourbillon. |
| Chronographe Flyback, RRCHF | 2026 | Integrated manually wound flyback chronograph. |
Source: Passion Asset Advisory compilation of the atelier’s history and the linked product pages. AK-02 and AK-03 are dated 2014; AK-05 is a documented 2016 model, not an unexplained gap. Introduction year is not necessarily the production year of a watch offered for sale.
Chronomètre Contemporain I and II
Chronomètre Contemporain I
The official RRCC I specification describes a manually wound, single-barrel movement with 100 hours of power reserve and zero-reset seconds. The case is 38 mm by 9.5 mm. The platinum version pairs its case with a white grand feu enamel dial. “Grand feu” describes fired enamel, not a printed surface effect.
Chronomètre Contemporain II
The RRCC II uses a different movement: twin barrels and independently driven dead-beat seconds. That seconds hand advances in one-second steps as a mechanical feature. The rose-gold specification gives 82 hours of power reserve and a 38 mm by 8.75 mm case. Its case development involved Jean-Pierre Hagmann; the current maker page states in-house case production.
Do not identify a model only by dial colour. Check the reference, movement, metal, dial variation, papers and the manufacturer’s configuration record. Special gem-set or unique examples need their own comparisons.
Antimagnétique, LVRR-01 and the 2026 flyback
The Chronomètre Antimagnétique introduced a central-seconds design with a soft-iron cage around the movement. It was presented for Only Watch in 2023. A charity-specific example is not proof of a standard retail allocation or a production-series price.
The LVRR-01 collaboration combines a chronograph, chiming indication and tourbillon in a double-faced design. It belongs in the model history, but it should not be confused with the later RRCHF.
The 2026 Chronographe Flyback uses a new manually wound integrated chronograph, column wheel and lateral clutch, with an instantaneous minute counter. The rose-gold version is specified at 38.8 mm by 9.7 mm with 72 hours of power reserve and an enamel dial. “Flyback” means the chronograph can reset and restart through the relevant control without a separate stop-reset-start sequence.
The RRCHF’s different movement layout is also a reason not to describe every Rexhepi movement as following the same symmetrical architecture.
What to examine in the finishing
Look at the edge treatment of bridges, polished steel, internal corners, engraving and the relationship between the dial, hands and case. The maker’s RRCC specifications identify hand-finishing techniques including anglage, black polishing and Geneva stripes. A polished edge is a feature to inspect, not proof of authenticity on its own.
For a used example, compare the case’s shape and surface transitions with the documented configuration. Ask about polishing, damage, dial intervention and any service work. The papers should relate to the watch in front of you, not simply to the same family.
No current annual production total or count of every surviving watch is verified here. Small-scale production does not by itself establish a resale price or guarantee demand.
Rexhep Rexhepi prices: retail, asking price and sale result
There is no single price for “a Rexhep Rexhepi.” The model, metal, dial, age, condition and provenance all matter. The maker pages reviewed for this update do not establish a current retail price. Ask for a dated quote and its tax, deposit and delivery terms.
| Price type | What it establishes | What it does not establish |
|---|---|---|
| Retail quote | The atelier’s or confirmed retailer’s price for a stated configuration and allocation. | That a new collector can order it, or that delivery is guaranteed. |
| Secondary asking price | The amount requested for a specific watch. | A completed sale, seller net or proof that the watch is available. |
| Auction result | A documented price paid at the stated sale, on the house’s reporting basis. | The value of every example, a current bid or a return earned by the original buyer. |
Source: Passion Asset Advisory price-basis comparison, not a table of current quotes.
Older launch figures should stay attached to their original date and source. This update does not relabel them as 2026 retail quotes or claim that private transactions routinely clear at a fixed multiple of retail.
Verified auction examples
| Watch | Sale | Reported result | Basis / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK-06, stainless steel, movement No. 03 | Phillips Geneva, 9–10 May 2026, lot 36 | CHF3,000,000 | Buyer-premium-inclusive result. Official lot. |
| AK-06, unique OAK Collection example | Christie’s Hong Kong, 2023 | HK$5,292,000 | House-reported result. Christie’s summary. |
| AK-01, OAK Collection example | Christie’s Hong Kong, 2023 | HK$4,788,000 | House-reported result. Christie’s summary. |
| Chronomètre Contemporain II, unique Only Watch example | Christie’s, 2021 | CHF800,000 | Charity-sale result. Result summary; lot identity. |
Source: Passion Asset Advisory compilation of the auction-house records linked in the table. The houses report the results; currencies and price bases are retained.
Phillips described the 2026 AK-06 result as a maker record and reported an equivalent of US$3,861,000. The CHF3 million is not its hammer price. Phillips’ sale report.
These are selected examples, not a complete transaction index. CHF and HKD figures are not directly comparable. Unique dials, special provenance and charity context also prevent a simple “times retail” calculation from describing the normal market.
Three routes to a watch
| Route | What to establish | Main limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Atelier or confirmed retailer | Whether requests are accepted, the exact allocation, quoted price, deposit terms and delivery conditions. | No universal waiting time or allocation entitlement is established here. |
| Auction | Lot identity, condition, terms, buyer’s premium, taxes and inspection access before bidding. | The final price and availability of another comparable lot are uncertain. |
| Private sale | Seller authority, possession, originality, records, independent inspection and payment terms. | A listing or broker discussion is not a secured watch or a guaranteed shorter wait. |
Source: Passion Asset Advisory route comparison; availability and transaction terms require confirmation for the individual watch.
Our brokerage can review a defined request through private watch sourcing. The brief and buyer fee are agreed in writing. We do not claim a current Rexhep Rexhepi allocation or inventory on this page.
Owners considering a sale can use the private watch sale route. We disclose whether we are the principal buyer, present a seller-side funded-buyer offer or represent the owner in private placement. No offer or completed sale is guaranteed.
How Passion Asset Advisory separates the evidence
This is an independent collector guide, not a brand affiliation or a stock listing. Primary maker pages support the model chronology and specifications; a first-person interview supports the training account; auction-house records support the selected results. Where reporting conflicts, the current maker description or individual lot is preferred, and uncertainty is retained.
Earlier market estimates and publication dates are historical. The 28 September 2026 update is a review of the cited evidence, not a fresh confirmation of retail allocation, private inventory or buyer demand. Record prices are not investment advice or a liquidity guarantee.
FAQ
Rexhep Rexhepi and Akrivia questions
Who is Rexhep Rexhepi?
Rexhep Rexhepi is a Kosovo-born independent watchmaker based in Geneva. He founded Atelier Akrivia in 2012. His work includes the Akrivia AK-series and the watches signed with his own name, including the Chronomètre Contemporain. Passion Asset Advisory uses the atelier’s biography for this summary.
Are Akrivia and Rexhep Rexhepi the same company’s watches?
They are two names associated with the same atelier. The AK-series carries the Akrivia name. The classical Chronomètre Contemporain introduced the Rexhep Rexhepi signature in 2018; later models develop that line.
Did Rexhep Rexhepi work for F.P. Journe?
Yes. In his published first-person interview with A Collected Man, he describes work on the Chronomètre Souverain, Octa and Résonance before starting his own company. He explicitly rejects a repeated claim that he worked on minute repeaters there.
What is the verified 2026 Akrivia auction record?
A steel AK-06, Phillips Geneva lot 36, sold for CHF3,000,000 in the 9–10 May 2026 sale. Phillips reported US$3,861,000 and identified it as a maker record. CHF3,000,000 is the reported total, not the hammer price.
How much is a new Rexhep Rexhepi watch?
Request a current, configuration-specific quote from the atelier or its confirmed retailer. No current retail price is independently established by the maker pages cited here. Historical launch prices, secondary asking prices and exceptional auction results are not interchangeable.
How long is the waiting list?
This guide does not establish a universal wait. Ask whether the atelier or retailer is accepting an expression of interest, offering a confirmed allocation or quoting a delivery period. We do not promise an allocation or a fixed number of years.
What is different about the Chronomètre Contemporain II?
It uses a new movement with twin barrels and independently driven dead-beat seconds, with a stop-and-zero-reset function for setting. The rose-gold version’s official specification gives a 38 mm case and 82-hour power reserve.
What is the 2026 Chronographe Flyback?
The RRCHF is a manually wound flyback chronograph with an instantaneous minute counter. The official rose-gold specification gives a 38.8 mm case, 9.7 mm thickness and 72-hour power reserve. It is not a guarantee of current stock or allocation.
Is an Akrivia or Rexhep Rexhepi offered for sale on this page?
This page is a guide, not a stock listing or a confirmed current mandate. Buying and selling requests are reviewed case by case under written role, fee, inspection and completion terms.