The Case for the JeanRichard Highlands

It is the final day, and it is time to weigh in on the case of the JeanRichard Highlands - or more specifically the case, the bezel and the crown.

The bezel is really something that I have grown very, very fond of. It is a true 12 hour measure, that is bi-directional, but ratcheting - i.e. it stays in place! It offers a trule second time zone, and the look and feel of the bezel is the perfect balance to the watch itself.   The movement of the bezel is smooth and precise, with a very satisfying sound as it clicks into place.

The crown is very well balanced, and extremely well executed. It is a screw-down crown to ensure the promised water resistance - 10ATM is achieved.

Overall, the case has been a joy to wear.  It's funny when a lot of us talk about watches, the first things we go to are run-rates (which by the way has been superlative), the finishing of the movement or if the case is mentioned is usually in terms of the size - too big or too small.  In the words of a certain blonde home intruder - "this one is just right".  But more to the point, it is supremely comfortable.

The finishing of the case itself is, again, a perfect match to the spirit of the overall design, so full marks to the design team here.  Sand blasted, not polished, and not PVD.   Again, totally in keeping with the overall theme.

Here are the case specs:

Sand-blasted stainless steel case


Dimensions: 44.50 x 40 mm

Height: 11.96 mm

Antireflective sapphire crystal

Sapphire crystal case-back secured with 4 screws

Water-resistant to 100 m

Screwed crown

Bidirectional rotating bezel





Courtesy of JeanRichard

I will be summing up the two weeks this evening, so stay tuned!