If you hate busy watch styles, the Archimede 1950-3 has your number. This is about as classically minimalist as a timepiece can get, and it’s all the better for it. In fact, it’s so simple, everyone will actually take notice of it. But there’s also remarkable artfulness to it thanks to the curvature of the dial, the old radium lume, and the perfect plongeur hands. It’s so simple, there isn’t even a second hand to muddle up the view. The beautiful Ickler case is 40mm, so it’s perfectly sized for just about anyone shy of Dwayne Johnson. It’s uniquely surfaced with brushed sides and a polished bezel, which contrasts nicely with the matte finish of the black or blue dial. dial. You can opt for a black or blue dial, and the finishing touches are onion crown and a sapphire caseback. The movement is an SW 200-1 automatic movement, or you can upgrade to a hand-wound SW 215. Whatever you choose, you’ll have one of the best watch releases in 2020. Almost none other at any price is this stunning.
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