Atelier Jalaper is a young watch company co-founded by Louis Jalaber and Simon Szleper. Both the founders were the students of ESCP Business School in Paris.
The Belgium based brand creates fine mechanical timepieces using the metal parts of legendary cars. In 2019, Atelier Jalaper launched its debut watch via Kickstarter crowd-funding platform.
The first series of Atelier Jalaper watches was designed by young French product designer Constantin Sohier. The dials of these wristwatches are made of the material sourced from the bonnet of an Aston Martin DB5.
These watches are powered by Miyota automatic movements. Presently, the brand is offering two models: AJ001 & AJ002.
Equipped with the Miyota 821A self-winding calibre, the AJ001 displays the date at 3 o’clock. Driven by the Miyota 8285 automatic movement, the AJ002 watch displays the date at 3 o’clock and fully spelt day at 12 o’clock. Both models come with black hour and minute hands. The centre seconds hand is in red.
Atelier Jalaper AJ001-S
The dial is made out of the bonnet of the Aston Martin DB5. The shape of the guilloché decoration at the 6 and 12 hour markers of the dial are inspired by the grill design of the iconic luxury grand tourer. The typography of the indexes is reminiscent of that of the Aston Martin DB5 speedometer.
Atelier Jalaper AJ001-B
Both AJ001 & AJ002 watches feature robust stainless steel cases measuring 40.5mm diameter. Both models are also available with black PVD steel cases: AJ001-B and AJ002-B. They have sapphire crystal glasses fitted on the dial side and the case-back. The lug-width is 18mm. All the timepieces are delivered with Genuine & handmade leather straps.
Atelier Jalaper AJ002-S
The retail price of the Atelier Jalaper AJ001 watch is 800 Euros for stainless steel version and 880 Euros for the black-tone variant. The AJ002 model costs 1,080 Euros (stainless steel) and 1,150 Euros (black PVD).
Atelier Jalaper AJ002-B
Atelier Jalaper timepieces are assembled in La Chaux de-Fonds in Switzerland in collaboration with highly experienced specialists like Stephan Muller and Ivo Cramez, the Director of operations of watch case maker Stila SA.
Technical details
Model: Atelier Jalaper AJ001
Case
Stainless steel (AJ001-S)/ Stainless steel with black PVD treatment (AJ001-B)
Diameter: 40.5mm
Lug to lug: 18mm
Front and back saphire glasses
Case back screw-down and engraved
Water resistance: 3ATM
Movement
Miyota 821A Automatic movement
21 jewels
21600 Vibrations per hour
Quick date setting
42 hours power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, central seconds, date calendar
Dial
Upper part of this dial made from authentic Aston Martin DB5’s bonnet
Dial at 6 and 12 guilloché
Date at 3 o’clock
Strap
Genuine & handmade leather strap
Model: Atelier Jalaper AJ002
Case
Stainless steel (AJ002-S)/ Stainless steel with black PVD treatment (AJ002-B)
Diameter 40.5mm
Lug to lug: 18mm
Front and back sapphire glasses
Case back screw-down and engraved
Water resistance: 3ATM
Dial
Upper part made from authentic Aston Martin DB5’s bonnet
Guilloche decoration at 6 and 12
Date at 3 o’ clock
Day at 12 o’clock
Movement
Miyota 8285 Automatic
Power reserve: 42 Hours
Oscillations: 21,600 vibrations per hour (3Hz)
Jewels: 21 jewels
Functions
Hours, minutes, center second, stop second, date / day (quickset)
Introduced in 2019, the DuBois et fils DBF006 is equipped with a historic self-winding caliber produced by Felsa SA, which was integrated into the ETA movement factory in 1969.
Introduced in the 1940s, the Felsa Bidynator was the first automatic mechanical movement with a bidirectional winding mechanism. In 1942, Felsa SA patented this technology.
DuBois et fils sourced Felsa Bidynator 4007N calibers from a never used, historical stock. These movements were then completely dismantled, cleaned and reassembled. Featuring rhodium-plated or rose gold-plated finish, each movement of the DBF006 watch was regulated using the most modern production methods.
With a diameter of 11 ½ lignes (26 millimeters), Felsa Bidynator 4007N is precise and shockproof. It comes with a date window at 3 o’clock and has a power reserve of 44 hours.
The DuBois et fils DBF006 watch has a stainless steel case with polished and satin surfaces. It measures a diameter of 42 millimeters, a height of 12 millimeters. The top sapphire crystal glass is domed to provide a vintage styling. The screwed stainless steel case-back with sapphire crystal glass offers the view of the legendary Felsa Bidynator 4007N movement. The watch is water resistant to 50 meters.
DBF006 is available in three case versions: steel, dual-tone and gold PVD. Several dial color choices are also offered. Each version is limited to 11, 22, 33 or 99 pieces.
Each watch is individually numbered. The desired number can be selected in the DuBois et fils online shop.
The DuBois et fils DBF006 watches price range is 3,950 to 4,950 Swiss Francs. All watches come on a calfskin strap with protective rubber inserts and a stainless steel pin buckle.
Technical details
Movement
Caliber FELSA 4007 N automatic
Date at 3
Diameter: 11.5”’ / 26 mm
Height: 5.6 mm
Jewels: 25
Frequency: 18’000 A/H
Power reserve: 42 h
Finish: Polished and brushed (some models feature rose gold-plated movements)
Case
Stainless-steel 316L case, polished and brushed (models DBF006-01, DBF006-02, DBF006-06, DBF006-07, DBF006-08 and DBF006-11)
Stainless-steel 316L, 5 N rose gold plated case (models DBF006-12 and DBF006-13)
Stainless-steel 316L case with rose gold plated crown (models DBF006-03, DBF006-04, DBF006-05, DBF006-09 and DBF006-10)
Diameter: 42 mm
Case height: 12 mm
Diameter opening: 36 mm
Crystal front and back: box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflection treatment on both sides
Water-resistance: 5 ATM
Dials
DBF006-01: Silver dial with blued Logo, Polished steel indexes and skeletonized dauphine-shaped hour and minute hands in steel, Blue seconds hand.
DBF006-02: Blue dial with polished steel indexes, Skeletonized dauphine hands in steel for hour and minute, Steel seconds hand.
DBF006-03: Brown dial with rose gold logo, Polished and rose gold plated indexes, rose gold plated, Skeletonized and dauphine hands for hour and minutes, rose gold plated seconds hand.
DBF006-04: Blue dial with rose gold logo, Polished and rose gold plated indexes, Rose gold plated and skeletonized dauphine hands for hour and minute, Rose gold plated seconds hand.
DBF006-05: Green dial with rose gold logo, Polished and rose gold plated indexes, Rose gold plated and skeletonized dauphine hands for hour and minutes, Rose gold plated seconds hand.
DBF006-06: Copper colored dial with steel colored Logo, Polished steel indexes, Skeletonized Dauphine hands in steel.
DBF006-07: Metallic blue dial with steel colored logo, Polished steel indexes. Skeletonized Dauphine hands in steel.
DBF006-08: Green metallic dial with Logo steel colored, Polished steel indexes, Skeletonized Dauphine hands in steel.
DBF006-09: Black dial with Logo sticker in rose gold, Polished steel rose gold plated indexes, Skeletonized Dauphine hands in steel rose gold plated.
DBF006-10: Anthracite dial with Logo sticker in rose gold, Polished steel rose gold plated indexes, Skeletonized Dauphine hands in steel rose gold plated.
DBF006-11: Brown gradient dial, Polished steel indexes, Skeletonized Dauphine hands in steel.
DBF006-12: green dial with Logo sticker in rose gold, Polished steel rose gold plated indexes, Skeletonized Dauphine hands in steel rose gold plated.
DBF006-13: Brown dial with Logo sticker in rose gold, Polished steel rose gold plated indexes, Skeletonized Dauphine hands in steel rose gold plated
Strap
Calf leather strap with protective rubber lining
Buckle material: stainless steel 316L (polished and brushed or 5 N rose gold plated)
Edition
DBF006-01 & DBF006-02: Limited edition of 99 pieces each
DBF006-03: Limited edition of 33 pieces
DBF006-04: Limited edition of 22 pieces
DBF006-05, DBF006-06, DBF006-07, DBF006-08, DBF006-09, DBF006-10, DBF006-11, DBF006-12 & DBF006-13: Each model is limited to 11 pieces
Leijona a historic watch brand that proudly keeps an enduring relationship with two countries: Switzerland and Finland.
Leijona means Lion in Finnish language. The brand traces its history to the last decades of the 19th century. Initially, Leijona watches were made in Switzerland. Since then, it has remained a popular watch brand in Finland. However, after the quartz crisis, the production of Leijona watches has been moved out from the country.
Finnish company Perkko has collaborated with Master watchmaker Kari Voutilainen and launched Leijona Heritage Collection as a tribute to the brand’s Swiss origins. This new series is comprised of Swiss made watches produced in the valley of Val-de-Travers.
Leijona watch brand was originated in the famous watchmaking valley of Val-de-Travers in Switzerland. Since 1892, a watchmaking company named Manufacture d’Horlogerie Lion SA had been the location where the watches bearing the distinct twin-tailed Leijona logo were made. The same logo, however, had already appeared on some of the pocket watches created by Albert Kenel in the 1880s, who would later be hired to work at the Lion factory.
The first importer of the Leijona watch in Finland was J.W. Lindroos, a watch wholesaler and retailer based in Tampere. The first documented appearance of a Leijona watch in Finland was recorded in 1907, but Lindroos may very well have imported Leijona watches at an earlier period in time as well.
Voutilainen X Leijona Heritage 1907 Jalo
The last decade of the 18th century was a period of great unrest in Finland. The popularity of the Fennoman (Finnish nationalist) movement, which sought to establish the dominance of Finnish culture and the Finnish language in a country that was still ruled by the Russian Empire, was increasing by the day.
The Russianization policy at the turn of the century also contributed to the popularity of this historic movement. Many everyday items were given Finnish names, and so J.W. Lindroos decided to register his new Lion watches under the equivalent Finnish brand name “Leijona”.
The Finnish Coat of Arms has featured a lion since the Middle Ages, and it is most likely for this reason that the Leijona watch became a symbol that the populace could use to discretely show which side they stood on. While this may sound like a small gesture, it was anything but – even the act of displaying the wrong type of painting (for example, Edvard Isto’s “The Attack”, where the three-headed Russian eagle attacks the Finnish Maiden) could result in exile.
Voutilainen X Leijona Heritage 1907 Oiva Classic
The use of wristwatches became more widespread in Finland during the wars, and the Leijona watch could be seen on the wrists of those fighting for the independence and freedom of Finland during the Second World War. Finns have worn their Leijona watches as they reconstructed the country, educated themselves and gained new success across the globe. During all of this, the Leijona watch would always remain the best-selling timepiece in Finland, and the history of the Leijona watch encompasses hundreds of thousands of touching personal stories of success and loss.
On the 8th of November 1918, three brothers (Jalo, Urho and Oiva Perkko) founded a company bearing their family name, Oy Perkko Ab. One year later, they would purchase J.W. Lindroos’ business. Their brand portfolio now encompassed the watches made by Omega, Tissot, Certina, Rado, Leijona, Pierre Balmain and Jaz.
In 1939, Perkko became the first watch company in Finland to launch a gross price system to stabilize the retail prices of watches. The previous net price system had introduced an element of uncertainty to the market when it came to determining the “right price” of a watch.
Voutilainen X Leijona Heritage 1907 Urho Chrono
The Second World War would also cast its shadow on the Perkko family: the company’s managing clerk, C.U. Bergman, and Ensio Perkko, the son of managing director Jalo Perkko, perished on the front in 1941. The following year, Jalo himself died from his grief, after which his position in the company was passed on to his beloved wife, Esteri.
To honor the life’s work of her late spouse, in 1943 Esteri Perkko made the remarkable decision to donate 500,000 Finnish marks to the establishment of the Finnish School of Watchmaking. The school began its operations only a few months later in February 1944.
A lack of currency, strong import regulations and high tariffs created a good opportunity for smuggling activities. Coffee, watches, tobacco and money soon became the most smuggled items to Finland. Leijona watches would also become a popular item with smugglers, as tens of thousands of Leijona wristwatches were smuggled to the country.
The ever-popular Leijona watches were easy to smuggle as, by the 50s, the watches were manufactured in numerous Swiss watch factories across Switzerland. For its part, the Perkko Company attempted to restrain these activities by registering the Leijona trademark in Sweden, which had served as the main thoroughfare for watch smugglers, and by having its factories stamp the letter P on each genuine Leijona watch.
In the 70s, Quartz watches became increasingly widespread and completely disrupted the market for traditional mechanical watches. The Swiss watchmaking industry was badly behind in the development of its quartz machineries, and it was decided at this time that the production of Leijona watches would be moved from Switzerland to Japan, which would allow for more affordable consumer prices and further increase the popularity of the Leijona brand.
Leijona is Finland’s oldest and best-selling watch brand of all time, with hundreds of thousands of satisfied consumers. Despite the fact that the Leijona watch has always been considered a “Finnish watch”, its origins lie in Switzerland. With the new Heritage Collection, the Leijona watch now returns to Switzerland and the same famous watchmaking valley of Val-de-Travers from which it once departed, but this time to the village of Môtiers and the studio of Kari Voutilainen, the Finnish watchmaker extraordinaire. A new page in history has been turned.
During the era of Finnish import regulations in the 1950s, Oy Perkko Ab stamped every watch that came through its official channels with its own stamp to weed out the market for smuggled Leijona watches.
To honor the company’s past, this same stamp can be seen in the back of Heritage Collection watches which has a solid caseback (Oiva & Jalo).
Leijona Heritage 1907 Collection
In 2017, Perkko, the Finnish company that owns the Leijona watch brand decided to create a Swiss made watch collection inspired by its history and approached master watchmaker Kari Voutilainen for this project.
The conceptual design of this milestone collection was done in Finland by Perkko. The Leijona Heritage watches are manufactured in Switzerland under the proficient supervision of Voutilainen.
The cases are manufactured by Voutilainen & Cattin SA who also assembles the complete watches. The dials are made by Comblémine SA, the dial manufactory established by Kari Voutilainen. The straps are made by Rhein Fils.
Inspired by the historic Leijona watches, this series is comprised of three different models – Jalo, Urho and Oiva – representing the first names of the three Perkko brothers. The Leijona Heritage 1907 collection now includes three categories: Classic (Oiva and Môtiers), Sport (Jalo) and Chronograph (Urho).
The Leijona Môtiers Classic Limited Edition celebrates the collaboration between Leijona and Kari Voutilainen, as well as the village of Môtiers, located in the valley of Val-de-Travers, where the watches are produced. The blue color of the dial invokes the atmosphere of Val-de-Travers, and blue is also the favorite color of Voutilainen. Introduced in 2019, this timepiece was limited to 50 pieces. Sold out.
Dimensions of case: width 39 mm & thickness 11,6 mm
Dial colour: Blue sky
Crystal: Sapphire
Caliber: Sellita SW200-1 self-winding movement
Case material: Stainless steel
Strap material and colour: alligator leather, brown
Strap dimensions: width 20 mm
Water resistance: 30 m
Power reserve: 38 hours
Price: 2,790 Euros
Origin: Swiss Made
Leijona Heritage 1907 Oiva Classic
The Leijona Oiva Classic automatic wristwatch is inspired by the style of the Leijona watches made in the 1950s. Its clean and harmonious appearance exudes a timeless sense of style that makes a real statement.
The name of the model is a reference to one of the founding brothers of Oy Perkko Ab, Oiva Perkko. Oiva was the oldest of the brothers and very skilled goldsmith in his own right. He served as the director of the store that the brothers purchased from J.W. Lindroos. Oiva was known for his restrained and balanced nature, and these qualities can be seen in this namesake watch as well.
Equipped with the Sellita SW200-1 self-winding movement, this stainless steel watch is available in two dial colors: Graphite Black and White.
Technical details
Case: Stainless steel
Thickness: 11.6 mm
Width without the crown: 39 mm
Width with the crown: 42.60 mm
Lug to Lug: 48.72 mm
Dial: Graphite Black/ White
Strap width: 20 mm
Crystal: Sapphire, 1.5 mm thick
Movement: Sellita SW200-1, power reserve 38 h
Water resistance: 30 m
Price: 2,590 Euros
Origin: Swiss Made
Leijona Heritage 1907 Jalo
Leijona Jalo Sport is a practical and robust watch that is also equally elegant and sporty in appearance. The design of the watch is based on the style of the Leijona watches made in the 1960s.
Jalo Sport Royal Blue, Reference: 19.200.01.310
Jalo Sport is named after Jalo Perkko, one of the three founding brothers of the company and the company’s beloved managing director who was famed for his honest nature and bold initiatives.
Jalo Sport Sunburst Gray, Reference: 19.200.01.410
This stainless steel watch has a water resistance of 100 meters. It houses the Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. The Leijona Heritage Jalo Sport model is available in two dial versions: Royal Blue and Sunburst Gray.
Technical details
Case: Stainless steel
Thickness: 13.20 mm
Width without the crown: 45 mm
Width with the crown: 48.60 mm
Lug to Lug: 53.50 mm
Dial: Royal Blue/ Sunburst Gray
Strap: Leather & rubber hybrid strap made by Rhein Fils
Strap width: 22 mm
Crystal: Sapphire, 1.65 mm thick
Movement: Sellita SW200-1, power reserve 38 h
Water resistance: 100 m
Price: 2,590 Euros
Origin: Swiss Made
Leijona Heritage 1907 Urho
The Urho Chronograph is a testament to the daring speed and aesthetic qualities of the 1970s. Urho Perkko was the youngest of the three founding brothers and a highly skilled watchmaker. Urho was responsible for the company’s office in Vyborg, and he was known for his meticulous nature and acute sense of style.
Urho Chrono Black, Reference: 19.100.01.210
This stainless steel automatic chronograph watch is equipped with the Sellita SW510 BH movement. Measuring 42mm in diameter, the watch is water resistant to 100 meters.
Urho Chrono White Panda, Reference: 19.100.01.110
The Leijona Heritage 1907 Urho chronograph is available in three dial versions: Black, White Panda and Toivo (with deep blue sky dial with satin silver sub-dials).
This limited edition collection was created in collaboration with Stephen Bliss, the artist of one of the biggest titles in videogame history. In this ground-breaking collaboration, Stephen Bliss, the artist who established the highly recognizable, illustrative style we all know and love, brings his iconic pop-culture influences and a morbid sense of humour to UNDONE’s set of two limited edition Monopoly Collector’s timepieces. Each model is limited to 500 pieces.
The Benjamin
“The Benjamin” by Stephen Bliss is a United States Series 2006A, $100 banknote you can wear on your wrist! Signed off not by the US Secretary of Treasury but by Stephen himself; the dial features the authentic Monopoly board-game patent number (“No. 2,026,082” registered by the Parker Brothers back in December 31, 1935) cleverly disguised as a U.S. Mint issuance number.
The greenback themed timepiece is complimented by Genuine Brown Calf straps featuring UNDONE’s signature quick-release technology. The sub-dials featuring the Monopoly seal and Uncle Pennybags lume up under UV light, much like the anti-counterfeiting measures of modern banknotes. The ‘applied sword’ indices and the silver tachymeter reinforce the theme by adding an extra dimension of Mr Monopoly breaking out of a bank vault.
The Godfather
“The Godfather” by Stephen Bliss has all the elements and subtleties expected of a classy dress watch; applied indices, a Monopoly-red minute track along with the blend of brush and polished finishing ensures a sophisticated feel without the garishness of too-much gold. The Black Cordura quick-release strap makes this a versatile piece perfect for both tux and party occasions. But there’s more… the glint of the gold-pressed banknotes spraying out from Mr Monopoly’s twin cash cannons against the guillochéd subdials are visible only from particular angles.
Each watch caseback comes laser engraved with one of five special parodies of the classic “Chance/Community Chest”, all designed by Bliss. Both the Benjamin and the Godfather watch models come in a premium “Luxury Tax” tin case, complete with a commemorative golden 1M Monopoly bill featuring Rich Uncle Pennybags and Penny Gladrags.
Technical details
Case
316L Stainless Steel
Width 41.8 mm excl. crown
Thickness 12 mm incl. crystal
Crystal: Hardened Domed K1 Crystal
Water resistance: 3 ATM / 30 Meters
Movement
Seiko Instruments Inc. VK64 Mechanical-Quartz Hybrid Flyback Chronograph
On 5th December 2019, UNDONE announced a three-year global licensing agreement with Warner Bros.
Since his first appearance on the pages of DETECTIVE COMICS #27 on March 30, 1939, Batman’s role and look as a crime-fighting cultural icon continues to evolve in our collective consciousness. In 2019, Batman celebrated his 80th anniversary and to celebrate this milestone UNDONE designed a premium collection, which is also the first Titanium model from the Hong Kong based watch brand.
The UNDONE x BATMAN 80th Anniversary Collection pays homage to perhaps two of the most definitive eras in Batman’s evolution: The Caped Crusader and The Dark Knight.
The Caped Crusader model features a Grade II Titanium body. The cushion-case, crown and pushers are light weight, agile and highly corrosion resistant.
The case has a micro-blasted finish for ultimate stealth and its aggressive shoulder lines are reminiscent of the Batmobile. The distinctive yellow can be found on the centre console, circling the tachymetre and its “80” mark, a nod to Batman’s 80th anniversary.
Further, on the chronograph seconds, hands and subdials, the classic oval insignia (1989-1993) in the form of a Batarang (the bat-shaped throwing weapon used by Batman) can be found.
Equally fearsome in the dark, the dial reveals a green luminous detect-a-scope and Bat-Signal minute subdial whilst the hands and applied indices are an icy blue.
The Dark Knight is a realistic interpretation on the duality of Bruce Wayne/Batman’s identities. The matted grey look of the Titanium micro-blasted cushion case along with the two-tone dial design converges to an almost “Noir”/ “B&W movie” aesthetic.
Here you will find the 2011 NEW 52 COMICS version of the Bat emblem stealthily debossed into the subdial. In the darkness, the lume on the appliques and chronograph counters come alive like the blue-nitrous boosters of the Batmobile’s powerful engine.
“The Caped Crusader” and “The Dark Knight” will come in an open glass case back, laser serialized with a special commemorative Batman 80th Anniversary badge based on the cover of DETECTIVE COMICS #27 on March 30, 1939. Both models will arrive in a tactical, yet stylish metal carrying case featuring the Bat emblem.
UNDONEhas committed to donate a portion of the proceeds on this project to support the heroic work of the Hope For Henry Foundation; who help seriously ill children and their families through difficult times.
Both “The Caped Crusader” and “The Dark Knight” are housed in Grade II Titanium; a 25% weight reduction from the regular UNDONE Urban series. The case measures in at 40mm diameter (43mm including crown) and 48mm lug-to-lug length. Height has been reduced by 0.5mm to 13.3mm; making this whole new chassis lighter and thinner. The case back highlights the commemorative Batman 80th Anniversary badge.
The watches are powered by the Japanese TMI VK64 Mechanical-Quartz Hybrid Flyback Chronograph movement.
Recommended retail price of UNDONE x Batman 80th Anniversary watch is USD $359.
TRES is a three-hands watch from German watch brand BOTTA, who has been renowned for their classic single hand watches. This 12-hour, multi-hand watch combines apparent contrasts and builds a bridge between the classic functionalism of the BAUHAUS and timeless modern design. BOTTA also offers a 24-hour version of this three-hands watch.
Featuring a 24 hour dial, the TRES 24 represents the time analogous to the sun. The 24-hour dial mirrors exactly the day on earth: 12 hours day in the upper half and 12 hours night in the lower half. One complete rotation of the hour hand corresponds exactly to the rotation time of the earth around their own axis – that is 24 hours or one day. The date changes as soon as the hour hand crosses the date line on the lower half of the dial.
Made from stainless steel or titanium, both 12H and 24H watch models are available with automatic and quartz versions. The TRES 12H watch is available in 40 mm or 44 mm case size and the TRES 24H comes with an option of 40mm or 45mm case size.
In 2019, BOTTA introduced TRES 24 plus titan, the new 24-hour three-hand watch with a protected design, three-part titanium case and second indicator. For the second generation of the all-day watch, the dial graphics have now been made much quieter. Instead of the usual second hand, it now has the innovative second indicator.
The TRES 24 plus titan features a 45mm diameter case made entirely of titanium. Each TRES 24 plus titan automatic version houses a Swiss made ETA 2893-2. Its quartz counterpart is powered by the RONDA 515.24H Swiss-made calibre.
Three different titanium alloys are used for the new three-part case to ensure the best characteristics. This special case construction is currently only available from BOTTA. Like the entire watch, the second indicator is registered for “protected design”.
BOTTA has developed the new C pointer for the new TRES 24 plus titan. It consists of a small second disc with an open circle printed on it. The opening replaces the usual second hand. In favour of a calmer display of the progressing time, the second hand is deliberately omitted. The minimal movement of the “C” only becomes visible on closer inspection – nevertheless, half or quarter minutes can be easily estimated.
Titanium is the most precious of the light metals and has numerous outstanding properties such as high strength at low weight, good dimensional stability or absolute absence of allergies. Depending on the type of titanium, one of the properties predominates. Thanks to the new three-layer structure, BOTTA has optimally combined these properties in the TRES 24 plus titanium.
For the most stressed top ring around the sapphire crystal, a particularly resistant titanium alloy is chosen, which is otherwise used in turbine and aircraft construction, for example. The central part of the housing is made of a mechanically improved version of pure titanium. The bottom itself is made of a titanium grade that is used in the medical sector.
Technical details
Model: BOTTA TRES 24 Plus Titan
Case
Titanium
Diameter: 45 mm
Height: 9.5 mm (automatic version)/8.5mm (Quartz version)
Glass: Double domed sapphire crystal with double scratch resistant anti-reflection coating
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Movement
Automatic: ETA 2893-2 Swiss Made, individually adjusted by hand
Quartz: RONDA 515.24H Swiss-made, battery type 371
Launched at the end of 2019, TPS, which stands for Tachymeter & Pulsometer, has been dedicated to the vintage watch aficionados who look for modern interpretations. The new model is based on the early sixties refined and detailed chronographs.
ROUE TPS is a tribute to the Porsche 910, winner of the Nürburgring 1000 kilometer race in 1967. This car gave Porsche the most sentimental of its victories after a decade of trying an overall win in Germany’s most prestigious sports car race.
The homage is present in an elaborated embossed car front drawn on the screw case-back. This new ROUE watch houses a reliable Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement. Manufactured by Seiko Instruments Inc. in Japan, this hybrid mechanical-quartz movement incorporates a mechanical module for chronograph function and quartz technology for other indication.
The ROUE TPS watch dial features centre hour& minutes hands, small seconds at 6 o’ clock, 24 hour indicator at 3 o’ clock, 60 minute counter at 9 o’ clock and chronograph centre second hand. Featuring a triple-layer design, the dial features Swiss Super luminous hour indexes and Tachymeter & Pulsometer scales.
The model has a round stainless steel case with circular brushing on top, horizontal on the sides and polished details on the sharp lug edges. With large chronograph pushers its measures are 40 mm in diameter, 13.4 mm thickness, and 48 mm lug to lug. It fits 20 mm wide straps.
The crystal is a double dome K1 mineral glass with anti-reflective treatment inside and sapphire coating outside. The screw-in case-back of the watch is embossed with a 3D art-work.
The ROUE TPS watch is available in three color-ways: TPS 1 (Black dial), TPS 2 (silver dial) and TPS3 (blue dial). Each timepiece is delivered with two straps: Genuine perforated Driver style leather and Sports silicone.
With the help of Easy interchangeable bands system, the straps can be swapped quickly. TPS 1 comes with a black leather strap and a black silicone strap. With TPS 2 & TPS 3, the brand offers a caramel leather strap + grey silicone strap.
Retail price of the ROUE TPS watch is approximately US$ 290.00. The ROUE TPS watch is limited to 1000 pieces and individually numbered.
Technical details
Case
Made of 316L polished stainless steel with brushed finishing
Diameter: 40mm
Thickness: 13.4mm
Lug width: 20mm
Double Dome K1 mineral glass with anti-reflective treatment inside and sapphire coating outside
50 meters water resistance
Screw-back case with embossed 3D artwork
Dial
Triple layer dial construction
Tachymeter and pulsometer
Printed Swiss Super luminous
Sub dials functions:
• Left counts chronograph minutes
• Center displays seconds from time function
• Right indicates am/pm.
Movement
Japanese Seiko caliber VK63 chronograph hybrid meca-quartz movement
Straps
2 straps included: Genuine perforated Driver style leather and Sports silicone
Easy interchangeable bands system
Warranty
Two years international warranty
Limited edition
Limited to 1000 pieces and individually numbered
Introduced in 2019, the RJM Bluebird by REC Watches incorporate aluminum from the wings of a 1944 Spitfire aircraft that crashed on the Russian Tundra during WW2. This timepiece is limited to 334 pieces.
The RJM collection was first introduced in December 2008 as a tribute to the mighty Spitfire aircrafts. The RJM 04 BLUEBIRD is the fourth timepiece from this family. In 1945, a Spitfire aircraft crashed on the Russian tundra during a dogfight. This incredible story is captivated in the RJM 04 BLUEBIRD, which also marks end of an era for the RJM as it completes the collection.
The RJM 04 BLUEBIRD features a blue sunburst dial and a blue woven strap, honoring the RAF pilots and their famous blue uniform. The story of how the azure color became synonymous with the uniforms of the British Royal Air Force pre-dates the RAF itself, as the blue fabric was originally manufactured for the Russian army. However due to the Russian Revolution the RAF acquired these uniforms after having been founded in 1918.
It sports a 40mm diameter stainless steel case with sapphire crystal top glass and mineral crystal case-back. The mechanical engine that powers this timepiece is a MIYOTA 9015 automatic caliber with a power reserve of more than 40 hours. Its oscillating weight takes inspiration from the spitfire metal rivet construction.
In honor of this one-of-a-kind aircraft, the brand has been donating part of the proceeds of every sold RJM timepiece towards the restoration of PT879, the donor Mark IX Spitfire aircraft.
Design highlights
The four “holes” on the tip marks the number of blades on the MK IX Spitfire Aircraft Rotol propeller.
The crown guard is heavily inspired by the Spitfire elliptical wing shape & wing structure.
The blue woven strap is as a tribute to the RAF pilots and their famous blue uniform.
The case shape is inspired by the watches worn by the British Royal Airforce and the British Army during WWII – with a modern twist and proportions.
The crown tip is inspired by the nose cone of the Spitfire fighter mixed with a traditional diamond shaped crown.
The rotor decoration is inspired by the spitfire metal rivet construction.
The date window is recycled from a piece of untreated aluminum cut directly from the PT879 MK IX Spitfire aircraft.
Technical details
Model: The RJM Bluebird
Case
316L stainless steel case
Diameter: 40 MM
Opening diameter: 33 MM
Height: 10.9 MM
Top glass: Sapphire crystal with AR-coating
Mineral crystal caseback glass
Water resistance: 3 ATM, 30 meters
Movement
MIYOTA Cal. 9015 with rotor decoration
Type: Mechanical, self-winding
Frequency: 28,800 VPH
Power reserve: 40+ hours
24 jewels
Dial
Blue Sunburst Dial with powerful lume on hands and hour markers
Date aperture at 6H
Inspired by the legendary California dial military diving watches of the WWII era, UNDONE has created the Basecamp Cali watch. At almost a century old, the peculiar design is still distinguishable by the unchanged half Arabic – half Roman numerical layout.
Quartered by horizontal markers and a triangle; laid on thick for ease of application and higher legibility, this design has been highly sought-after by the watch connoisseurs who prefer a more esoteric, vintage twist.
At a glance this dial will appear the typical California design, highly legible, slightly barmy and eclectic. However, catch it in the right lighting and the blank area reveals an intricate, waffle pattern typically found on dress watches; fine lines that allow the light to explore deeper and bring an added dimension to the dial.
The Basecamp Cali watch is available in Olive Green, Ebony Black and Blue dial versions. The default configuration will ship with the classic Mercedes hour and sword minutes handset and in true UNDONE style, users will be able to customize this to suit.
The UNDONE Basecamp Cali automatic watch features a 316L stainless steel case; circular brushed on top and polished along the sides and chamfers. The case measures in at 40mm diameter, 48mm lug-to-lug and 20mm strap width. Height comes in at 15mm from case back to the top of the double-domed Lexan Polycarbonate crystal; which gives it that curvaceous side profile.
The smooth-rotating bezel uses a K1 glass insert; an upgrade from the original Plexiglass, adding more depth and durability without forfeiting the vintage feel.
Powering the Basecamp Cali is the tried and trusted SII NH35A self-winding hackable movement, which displays time in a three-hand format.
As part of the continuous upgrade of components and materials, Basecamp has been rated at 100m water resistance with the inside protected by a screw down case back and crown; both octagonal in design for added grip and giving the watch subtle, angular definitions.
Retail price the UNDONE Basecamp Cali watch is $315 USD (excluding personalization).
Technical details
Movement
Japanese TMI NH35A Automatic Winding Mechanism
Case
316L Stainless Steel
Width: 40mm excl. crown
Thickness: 15mm incl. crystal
Lug width: 20mm
LEXAN Polycarbonate glass
Water resistance: 10 Bar / 100 Meters
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