For whom?Lovers of mechanical watches looking for a quality watch at a reasonable price, particularly those who appreciate original designs rather than tributes.

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Design & Comfort

• Very well executed case with neat finishes
• Original and aesthetic design bracelet but with unpleasant sharp edges
• Elegant dial with subtle pattern
• Versatile format: 39mm in diameter, 10.1mm thick

Features

• Reliable Miyota 9015 movement (+2 sec/day according to a user)
• Sapphire glass with anti-reflective treatment
• Waterproof 100m
• Luminescent BGW-X1 Blue
• Date

Strengths

• General quality of the case
• Movement precision
• Original design of the bracelet
• Finesse for an automatic watch

Weak points

• Sharp finish of the bracelet
• Absence of a Quick Release system
• Hard crown
• Adjustment on the not very fluid clasp

VerdictGood value for money for an original mechanical watch, but finishing defects on the bracelet. Interesting alternative in its price range (~ 400-500 €), even if it does not equal brands like Christopher Ward positioned above.

For the same budget: Praesidus P-42-MB-GRK1 offers better global finish if you accept a more classic design.