Slow Mo 01

Decades ago, when looking for a next watch, I knew I wanted a 24 hour dial. The web was still small, and I found a few. None to my liking. Started sketching a few designs for two hands. It was very clear for me: a 24h dial has 12 on top and 00 on bottom. It follows the sun. When my wife suggested to get a new watch for a special anniversary, up came the 24h concept again. And then I found the Slow Mo. Fits my taste to try new technology - the true test of what works for me. Precise enough to do what I use a watch for. Wonder what next edge such design is capable of. How about a slow movement, with a tick a minute and less gearing for a slim case and long battery life?

I was intrigued by the elegance and simplicity of this watch and I have not been disappointed. It comes in very Apple-esk packaging such that when you open the inner box all you see is the round watch face. The bezel is brushed stainless steel. The crown is smooth and precisely moves the single hand when pulled to the second position. I found it very easy to operating the crown and setting the watch. The face has nothing on it but the hour (even hours are marked with numerals) and quarter hour markers, it reminds me of a pressure gauge with 00 (midnight) at the bottom. The rice grain style metal bracelet maintains the simplicity theme by using a deployment clasp that just firmly snaps into place on each side (very minimalist with buttons and unnecessary safety clasps stripped away). Telling time is easy and intuitive, morning on the left, afternoon on the right, noon at the top, midnight at the bottom, with just a glance you know the hour and lingering just a little longer tells you where you are in quarter hour increments. All this from what appears to be a nonfunctional second hand anchored in the center of the face with a small disk. In a world that is full of complications this watch beautifully provides only the essential in an elegant package. I could not be more happy with my purchase, time reimagined. l