Get the latest tech news

Designing my own watch (2020)

Last month I received my custom made wristwatch from Switzerland, it is a minimalistic mechanical annual calendar designed to be understated and true to the metal.

The annual calendar complication using just 3 additional partsHow to read the time, month, date and weekday As an hidden luxury (it is only noticeable by the wearer), the watch is made lighter by milling away any excess material. My son offered an helping hand while importing his future heirloom pieceIt's all about the product, no money or energy is wasted on superflous boxes or booklets - I love thisLike a kid in the candy store - happy me!The natural colours work well with lightThe sturgeon leather strap is waterproof by natureThe case is milled with extreme precision, making it unnecessary to hide mistakes by polishing (as there aren't any! )The curved case design is very comfortable on the wrist, as there are no sharp edges sticking in your armThe dial is spectacular in an "under the radar way" - there is an incredible depth that is hard to capture in a photo (I tried anyway!

Get the Android app