Forged in Black & Gold: A Deep Dive into the Singer Reimagined Track 1 Emirates Edition

Limited to just 25 numbered pieces, the Singer Reimagined Track 1 Emirates Edition is forged from ceramic-coated, aerospace-grade aluminium and detailed in gold. This isn't just a new colorway; it's a highly technical take on one of modern watchmaking's most ambitious chronographs. Its 43mm case, rendered in a deep matte black through electro-plasma oxidation, houses the Calibre 6361 — a movement that completely re-engineers how a stopwatch is displayed. For collectors who value mechanical innovation, this 25-piece run is a rare chance to grab a standout piece of independent watchmaking.

In this review, we're taking a closer look at the Singer Reimagined Track 1 Emirates Edition. We'll break down its movement, check out the advanced materials in the case, and see how it fits into the Singer philosophy—a mindset born from restoring air-cooled Porsche 911s. We'll cover what makes the Agengraphe caliber so special, the details of the case finishing, and how it stacks up in today's watch market.

From Porsche 911s to a Watchmaking Shakeup: The Singer Philosophy

To understand Singer Reimagined, you have to look at Singer Vehicle Design. Founded by Rob Dickinson, the California-based company gained global acclaim for its obsessive takes on the Porsche 911 (specifically the 964 generation). The goal was never just a simple restoration; it was to capture the essence of the original, using modern engineering and materials. The result was a car that felt nostalgic but drove like a modern machine.

That same mindset drives Singer Reimagined, the watch venture co-founded by Dickinson and Italian designer Marco Borraccino. Instead of just launching another brand, they applied the Singer philosophy to the classic chronograph. Just as the 911 was their automotive canvas, the 1960s and 70s sports chronograph became their horological muse. The question was simple: what if the chronograph could be rebuilt from the ground up for total clarity? The answer wasn't adding features, but completely redesigning the movement's architecture.

Breaking Down the Calibre Singer Reimagined 6361

The soul of every Singer Track 1 is the Calibre Singer Reimagined 6361. Better known as the "Agengraphe," this movement took Jean-Marc Wiederrecht and his team at Agenhor a decade to develop. It is easily one of the most significant chronograph calibers of the 21st century.

Instead of pushing elapsed time to small, hard-to-read sub-dials, the Agengraphe puts all chronograph functions dead center. Three co-axial hands are stacked in the middle: sweeping seconds, jumping elapsed minutes, and jumping elapsed hours. This turns the watch into a 60-hour stopwatch with the instant legibility of a standard three-hander. Starting, stopping, and resetting the chronograph—using the "bullhead" pushers at 10 and 2 o'clock—gives a crisp mechanical click, thanks to its column-wheel setup.

A New Way to Read the Time

With the chronograph taking up the center, where does the actual time go? Singer and Borraccino's fix is clever. Time sits on the edge. At 6 o'clock, a fixed golden marker points to two rotating ceramic discs on the outer rim of the dial. The outside disc shows the hours, the inside disc shows the minutes, and both are painted with ecru Super-LumiNova for night visibility.

The Calibre 6361 is a mechanical beast, made of 477 individual components and running on 67 jewels. The automatic winding system puts the rotor on the dial side of the movement, leaving the caseback wide open to show off the intricate levers and column wheel. It beats at 21,600 vph (3 Hz) and packs a solid 55-hour power reserve.

High-Tech Materials: The Emirates Edition Case & Dial

The 43mm cushion case isn't standard steel or titanium; it's ceramic aluminium. This starts out as aerospace-grade aluminium and goes through electro-plasma oxidation. The voltage turns the surface layer into a hard ceramic shell, making it incredibly light but tough against scratches. The matte black finish acts as a stealthy backdrop for the rest of the watch.

Offsetting the black case are the golden accents. These aren't plated; they're treated with ZrN (Zirconium Nitride), an advanced PVD coating that gives a rich gold tone while being far harder than standard plating. This is applied to the Grade 5 titanium bezel, the 4 o'clock crown, the pushers, and the caseback.

The dial is a deep khaki green. A golden tachymetric ring circles the dial, framing three bright orange central chronograph hands that pop against the olive background. It's water-resistant to a solid 100 meters (10 ATM) and comes on a custom green technical textile strap with golden rivets and a black DLC-coated folding clasp.

Full Specifications: Singer Reimagined Track 1 Emirates Edition

• Model: Singer Track 1 Emirates Edition
• Reference Number: SR005, Limited Edition of 25 pieces
• Case Diameter: 43mm
• Case Thickness: 15mm
• Case Material: Ceramic aluminium and Grade 5 titanium
• Case Finishing: Matte black case, golden ZrN coated bezel, crown, pushers, and caseback
• Movement Caliber: Calibre Singer Reimagined 6361 (Agenhor "Agengraphe")
• Movement Type: Automatic column-wheel chronograph
• Functions: Central chronograph with jumping 60 hours, jumping 60 minutes, and sweeping seconds. Peripheral time indication via rotating discs at 6h.
• Power Reserve: 55 hours
• Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
• Jewels: 67
• Components: 477
• Water Resistance: 100 meters / 10 ATM
• Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-reflective coating
• Strap/Bracelet: Khaki green technical textile strap with golden rivets, 22mm tapering to 18mm
• Buckle: Black DLC coated stainless steel folding buckle
• Retail Price: Price on request

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the movement in the Singer Reimagined Track 1 Emirates Edition?

The watch is powered by the Calibre Singer Reimagined 6361, an automatic, column-wheel chronograph movement developed by Jean-Marc Wiederrecht's Agenhor. Known as the "Agengraphe," it took nearly a decade to develop and features 477 components, ditching sub-dials for a central display.

How do you read the time on a Singer Reimagined watch?

Because the central hands are used for the stopwatch, the actual time is pushed to the edge. At the 6 o'clock mark, a fixed pointer reads the time on two rotating ceramic discs—the outer disc for hours, the inner for minutes.

How many Singer Track 1 Emirates Edition watches were made?

Only 25 numbered pieces were produced for the Emirates Edition.

What is ceramic aluminium?

It's a high-tech material that starts as aerospace-grade aluminium. Through electro-plasma oxidation, high voltage converts the surface into a dense layer of ceramic. It gives you the light weight of aluminium with the scratch resistance of ceramic.

Who is behind the Singer Reimagined brand?

It was co-founded by Rob Dickinson, the guy behind Singer Vehicle Design's famous Porsche 911 restorations, and Marco Borraccino, an Italian watch designer.

The VELOCE Verdict: A Bold Future Classic

The Singer Reimagined Track 1 Emirates Edition isn't a watch for traditionalists. It's a mechanically bold piece that throws out decades of chronograph design rules. Marrying the Agengraphe movement with a ceramic-aluminium case and that striking black, gold, and green color scheme makes it feel like kinetic sculpture.

For collectors, this 25-piece limited edition represents the peak of the Track 1 lineup. While reading the time off the peripheral discs takes a minute to get used to, the payoff is having the most legible 60-hour stopwatch display on the market. In a sea of derivative designs, the Track 1 Emirates Edition shows what happens when a brand sticks to a singular vision.

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