Genève | TWA Lockheed Constellation
| Title |
Genève, Lockheed Constellation |
| Issued Within | The Patrimonial Corpus |
| Allocation |
50 Registred Compositions |
| Guardianship |
50 Global Attributions |
| Authentification | Official Seal and Certificate of Authentication |
Creation Origin
Geneve, Lockheed Constellation is an original composition, celebrating the convergence of aviation history and horological excellence. This composition was conceived as part of an exhibition uniting Haute Horlogerie, heritage, and fine artistry, a collaboration between Bucherer Genève and Atelier WOCS.
Issued in a limited allocation of 50 registered compositions, each is individually identified, formally authenticated, and accompanied by an official Certificate of Authentication, establishing its custodial inscription.
Curatorial Note
In 1946, the Lockheed Constellation traced a new silhouette across the skies of Geneva. Commissioned by TWA, the aircraft brought a new chapter to transatlantic flight, pressurized, sculptural, and emblematic of a rising modernity.
Beneath its path, the city stood at a turning point. The postwar order had positioned Geneva at the intersection of diplomacy and precision. Its horological stature was already forming a title the Maison would later formalize: Capitale Mondiale de l’Horlogerie.
This composition preserves the altitude of that moment. A gesture toward an era when aviation and watchmaking defined a shared horizon, shaped by ambition, framed by permanence.
Classification Details
| Study | 59 x 42 centimeters |
| Major | 84 x 59 centimeters |
| Master | 128 x 89 centimeters |
Material Constitution
| Method |
Realised through a proprietary Étorie™ protocol, combining natural pigment inks with archival-grade cotton paper. Select works may receive discreet hand-applied interventions, applied under controlled conditions to reinforce material depth and visual coherence. |
| Conditions of Inscription | Each composition is formally constituted through inscription into the Register, under defined custodial conditions governing its material integrity, attribution, and long-term transmission. |
BECOMING A CUSTODIAN
Each tableau is delivered in a handcrafted frame, prepared to museum-grade standards and finished in accordance with the preferences of its future Custodian.
Each composition forms part of a living cultural lineage rooted in Switzerland, and is entrusted to individuals who assume responsibility for its preservation and long-term transmission.
To initiate the process, contact is established through our Custodial Liaison, who oversees the Register and coordinates private encounters within designated Cultural Chambers.
For further insight into the principles of Guardianship, visit the Guardianship & Legacy page.