BA111OD adds a bold twist to its Chapter 3 line with the 3.4 Black Pepper, a unisex 42 mm Swiss Made timepiece that shares the refined architecture of the 3.3 1R1SÉ but cloaks it in black PVD-coated steel. The satin-finished anthracite dial with its smoky gradient opens just enough to reveal the balance and gear train of the semi-skeletonized automatic movement, offering 44 hours of power reserve. Faceted steel indexes and openworked hands, treated with Super-LumiNova, give sharp contrast against the dark backdrop, while the crown at 4 o’clock bears the brand’s signature embossed logo. As with previous models, the Saffiano leather strap is more than it appears. Equipped with two connected chips, it allows for seamless sharing of digital files and direct access to BA111OD’s online boutique, a nod to the brand’s community-driven “we-commerce” model where Afluendors can share, sell, and benefit. Despite its sleek, high-tech feel, the watch remains rooted in traditional finishing, with grade A standards ensuring polished details and a movement finished in black for a cohesive monochrome design. The story behind the Black Pepper adds a human touch, it was conceived during a lively discussion over pepper fondue at the Baillod family farm in Neuchâtel. Dark, modern, and undeniably striking, it delivers a surprising level of craftsmanship and intrigue for the price, reinforcing BA111OD’s mission to make Swiss mechanical watchmaking accessible without compromise.