From Utinam -
Nearly four years to the day I first visited Besançon, I was back again. At that time, Utinam was just about to open their boutique and they had a handful of watches along with pieces from Dodane (I believe) Bell & Ross and some of their magnificent clocks. At the time, I picked up a 24 hour single hand watch that I quite like and still wear. Had they had this on offer at the time, I probably would have pulled my credit card and made my purchase.
Like many brands in both France and Germany, Utinam has opted for a Japanese movement. The shape is beguiling, and the blue dial is very pleasing. But perhaps my favorite aspect? The hands! They are just different enough to engage and fascinate.
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(Keep in mind, this is Google Translated from French).
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| Courtesy of Utinam |
Like many brands in both France and Germany, Utinam has opted for a Japanese movement. The shape is beguiling, and the blue dial is very pleasing. But perhaps my favorite aspect? The hands! They are just different enough to engage and fascinate.
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| Courtesy of Utinam |
(Keep in mind, this is Google Translated from French).
CASE
Stainless steel form piece, design in 2 parts connected by 4 screws slipped in visible sleeves. Transparent background allowing reading of the oscillating mass. A version exists in titanium nitride Pink Gold. Height: 43mm, Width: 38mm
Stainless steel form piece, design in 2 parts connected by 4 screws slipped in visible sleeves. Transparent background allowing reading of the oscillating mass. A version exists in titanium nitride Pink Gold. Height: 43mm, Width: 38mm
GLASS
Domed sapphire above and below for oscillating weight reading. Particularity of the “ears” at 9:00 and 3:00.
Domed sapphire above and below for oscillating weight reading. Particularity of the “ears” at 9:00 and 3:00.
MOVEMENT
11½ Japanese mechanical-automatic, 21 jewels, frequency 21,600 vibrations per hour, power reserve: 40 hours. Date at 3 o'clock.
11½ Japanese mechanical-automatic, 21 jewels, frequency 21,600 vibrations per hour, power reserve: 40 hours. Date at 3 o'clock.
DIAL
Enamelled in cartridges; Blue, Ivory, Aventurine.
Enamelled in cartridges; Blue, Ivory, Aventurine.
HANDS
Luminescent Hour and Minute, central second counterweight by La Practice à Morteau.
Luminescent Hour and Minute, central second counterweight by La Practice à Morteau.
CROWN
Engraving of the 2-column eagle, emblem of Besançon.
Engraving of the 2-column eagle, emblem of Besançon.
BRACELET
Lug Width: 24 mm, barenia calf leather, saddle stitching hand-wrapped by the Comptoir des Selliers in Besançon, stainless steel buckle.
Lug Width: 24 mm, barenia calf leather, saddle stitching hand-wrapped by the Comptoir des Selliers in Besançon, stainless steel buckle.
Numbered limited series
Specific engraving on request.
Specific engraving on request.
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