Something Whimsical

From Schneider&Co -

Courtesy of Schneider&Co

I know, it's perhaps a bit over the top, but I really dig it!

Schneider & Co. are offering some interesting hand-wound models at very competitive prices.  

The cases are of aluminum.  The movements are what Schneider&Co refer to as Unitas compatible.  

This particular model is referred to as the Helvetia, and here are the pertinents, straight from the source -

• Swiss Aluminium Watch 32.06 Gr.
• Schneider&Co Mvt. SCo 38-01 (Compatible ETA 6497)
• Aluminium bridge - Power Reserve 46H 
• Three Hands Manual Winding
• Aluminium Case ø 44mm - Thickness 10.50mm - Lugs 22mm
• Waterproof 3 ATM / 30m
• Sapphire Glass - Transparent Case-Back

And with prices starting at CHF 489 it represents an affordable option for both the collector and the person who can afford just one modestly priced mechanical watch.