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Quiz: 2025.08.13 Quiz (Affordable Finds)
Cased in 316L stainless steel with a diameter of 42.6mm and a thickness of 11.8mm, featuring a straight-grained finish and sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. The see-through caseback allows for a glimpse of the movement, and the watch is water-resistant up to 30 meters. The silver brushed dial includes arched hour and minute scales, retrograde hands with polished bevels, a seconds disc, and a date display at 5 o’clock. Powered by an automatic Miyota 9015 movement with a module developed by Otsuka Lotec, it operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, has a 40-hour power reserve, and contains 26 jewels. Availability is limited exclusively to Japan. Winner of GPHG 2024 “Challenge” prize watch. Price JPY 440,000.
RAYMOND WEIL MILLÉSIME AUTOMATIC SMALL SECONDS (2023). A 39.5mm steel case, 10.25mm thick, with a leather strap and pin buckle. The silver sectored dial features multiple finishes. Water-resistant up to 50m. Self-winding mechanical movement with a 38-hour power reserve, operating at 28,800 variations per hour. Functions include hours, minutes, and seconds. Reference: 2930-STC-65001. Part of the Millésime collection, launched in October 2023, priced at 1,895 CHF. This watch is the winner of the Challenge prize at the 2023 GPHG
- The young brand’s second model since its birth, also its first mechanical Swiss made piece.
- Stainless steel case in 37.5mm with a thickness of 10.5mm, solid case back, cow horn lugs, assembled to a multi part case.
- Sapphire crystal.
- Automatic winding movement produced by La Joux-Perret in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
- The movement is finished to a high-end degree with an advanced inspection process.
- They are decorated with Côtes de Genève and snailing, and the oscillating weight is engraved with the words “Furlan Marri, crafted with care, designed for details”.
- Power reserved is 68hrs.
- Priced at CHF1250.00
Ikepod Skypod was introduced in 2000, some 22 years ago. In 2022, the better, improved Skypod is re-introduced to the market. Titanium case in 46mm. Automatic chronograph 7750 with LIP GMT module. These are old movements discovered by Christian-Louis Col when he took over Ikepod in 2018. With the relaunch of the Skypod, the 2022 edition had Claesson Koivisto Rune studio designed the dials. They are a 98-awards studio located in Stockholm. Not only do they like Ikepod, but they are also genuine owners of Ikepod watches. As the movements are limited, they will only be able to produce approx. 180pcs. Priced at CHF7900
Kollokium, a new indie watch platform, has been launched by Manuel Emch, Barth Nussbaumer, and Amr Sindi. Their debut piece, Projekt 01, features a 40mm die-cast steel case and a unique 3D dial with cylindrical pegs. It utilizes the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement, which provides a 68-hour power reserve. This fresh approach aims to innovate within the traditional watchmaking industry. The Projekt 01 is priced at CHF 2,666.66
Stainless steel rectangular case in 48mm x 31mm. Automatic ETA 2895 movement. Opaline and silver coloured dial, date aperture at 6 o’clock below sub seconds counter. Leather strap with quick release mechanism. Power reserve at 42 hours. Priced at 2400 CHF
- Stainless steel case in 38mm with a thickness of 12.5mm. Sapphire crystal display caseback. Gradient blue dial with date display, luminouse indexes and hands.
- Cervo Volante, a Swiss company producing ecological apparels using wild deer hides. The watch also uses these hides to produce a highly sustainable strap, matches with quick change system.
- Automatic calibre 754 (SW200 Selita based).
- Power reserve is 38hrs
- Priced at CHF 1,850.00
- Collection 2022
Automatic Cal.8L35 movement. Stainless steel case in 39.9mm. Water resistance to 200m. Uni-directional bezel. Power reserve at 50hours. Limited to 2000pcs Priced at 3,800€ – a recreation / commemoration of the 1965 Seiko 62Mas ref. 6217 (2017)
43mm of high-tech materials including Black DLC case, matt ceramic bezel, and rubber racing strap. Automatic chronograph movement, 46hrs power reserve, priced at US$4,990.00
This innovative creation, showcases the brand’s merging high-end complications with accessibility. Originally launched in 2022, with various color editions. 41mm grade five titanium case, sapphire crystal, thickness at 13mm; water resistance to 30m. Automatic Calibre FS01 movement, (Sellita SW200-1 based with modifications) a sonnerie au passage that chimes at the passing of each hour. Developed with over 50 new components, is the most affordable striking watch on the market.
Power reserve is 38 hours
Limited to 300pcs
Priced at US$3400
