Bausele Terra Australis Graphite Limited Edition 50 Pieces Swiss Automatic 46mm

Element in the crown: Red earth from the Kimberley

UNIQUELY AUSTRALIAN. UNEQUIVOCALLY WORLD CLASS.

Never before has there been a premium watch featuring Australian-made parts.

Until now, ‘Australian’ watches have been made from Chinese materials. And rarely could they be considered ‘premium’. All that has been changed by Bausele. Terra Australis is the first world-class timepiece made in Switzerland from parts designed and crafted right here in Australia.

The first thing that grabs your attention about this elegantly masculine watch is the signature five-pronged diamond clasp holding the face securely in place. Then the distinctive black crown, which is made of Bauselite, a material specially created and manufactured for Bausele by their partners at the Flinders University Centre for NanoScale Science & Technology. The partnership is indicative of the support and passion for Australian industry which is at the heart of the Bausele philosophy.

Bauselite is the result of three years of intensive research and development between Bausele and Flinders University’s Centre for NanoScale Science & Technology, resulting in the creation of a jointly-owned company to produce the material for commercial use. It is the first time that world-class watch components have been manufactured in Australia. Bauselite is a lightweight material that is similar to ceramic, but it enables more accurate modelling and suffers less shrinkage than common ceramics used in watch manufacture. The manufacturing process is also more environmentally friendly because it yields less wastage. 

“The new material and method of production solved a number of issues specific to using ceramics in watches.”

– Dr Jonathan Campbell, Flinders University Centre for Nanoscale Science and Technology

The Terra Australis is driven by the highly-regarded Swiss-made Soprod A10 Automatic movement to ensure reliability and precision. High-quality rubber and kangaroo leather straps are built to last in all climate conditions. Bausele Australia founder and design director Christophe Hoppe drew inspiration from statement jewellery, evident in detailing like the five distinctive arms that evoke the claw setting used in diamond jewellery.

 A characteristic unique to the Bausele range of watches, and shared by the Terra Australis, is the incorporation of natural Australian elements into the crown – such as Bondi sand or, in the case of the Terra Australis, red dust from the Kimberley region. This way, the wearer carries a piece of Australia with them wherever they go.

Terra Australis Features:

• Bauselite case
• Swiss-made Soprod A10 Automatic movement
• Diameter 46mm
• Scratchproof sapphire crystal
• Red Earth from the Kimberley in the crown
• Custom-made thick leather strap
• Water Resistant 5 ATM
• Five-year warranty – remaining factory warranty!

Weighing in at 150g, Terra Australis has to be seen – and held – to be believed.

Dimensions: 46mm case size, 13mm width thickness, 26mm lugs (for straps).

Absolutely one of the coolest Artisan brands and watches I have come across! Unique in so many ways and has an excellent Swiss Automatic movement! A Very well made timepiece and Limited Edition #15/50!

BRAND: Bausele

MODEL: Terra Australis Limited Edition #15/50

MOVEMENT: Automatic – Swiss

CASE: Bauselite Case

CROWN: Screw Down

SIZE: 46mm

LUGS: 26mm

DIAL: Black Carbon Fiber Racing Dial with Red Accents

BEZEL: Bauselite

CONDITION: Pre-Owned – As-New!

BOXES/PAPERS: Yes/Yes: 100% Complete Limited Edition Set – Comes everything you see in the pics!

WATER RESISTANCE: – 50m

STRAP/BRACELET: – Original Bausele Black leather Racing strap with Red Stitching with signed Black steel buckle.