MECHANICA CHRONO "NINE IN TEN"

From Done -

Courtesy of Done 

While I might have announced this in an earlier some time back, I actually got to take the Mechanica Chrono for a spin around the halls of Geneva.

This was originally announced this new piece last December, but now that I have had a chance to try it on and put it through its paces?

Let me put all doubts aside - YOU WANT THIS WATCH! I certainly know that I do!

In speaking with the man behind Done, Thierry Clottu, the Nine in Ten will start shipping in June.

As a reminder, here are the pertinents -

Watch diameter

40mm

Bracelet/Strap width

20mm on the case and 18mm on the buckle

Water-resistant

10 ATM (100m)

Movement power reserve

60 hours (±2h)

Crown

Engraved with DONE logo

Case back

Screwed with sapphire crystal and consecutive number

Movement frequency

4Hz

Hands

Faceted and diamond-polished with Superluminova C1

Case Material

Stainless Steel

Type of watches

Chronograph

Movement

Automatic chronograph L111

Watch box

Leather travel pouch designed to hold multiple watch straps

The Mechanica B02 Titanium

From DONE - 

Courtesy of DONE

This one might be a just a bit under the radar, but that doesn't mean it should be!

Since their founding in 2016, DONE has been steadily establishing their design philosophy - mechanical movements that take pride of place in the entire watch. 

Courtesy of DONE

This is the Mechanica B02 Titanium. The case measures 43.8 mm in diameter, is of Grade 5 titanium. The movement is based on ETA's 6497-1. This is one of the most iconic hand-wound movements available, with the skeletonization undertaken by DONE in house.

The movement is laid bare, encased by anti reflective, scratch resistant crystals.

The Mechanica B02 is quite fairly priced at CHF 2,516.00, and is available directly from DONE.

Here are the pertinents -

CASE

Diameter
43.8mm

Thickness
10.9mm

Length
51.6mm (lug to lug)

Material
Grade 5 titanium 

Water Resistance
10 ATM (100m)

Sapphire Crystal
Anti-reflective, scratch resistant on both sides

MOVEMENT

Model
ETA 6497-1 Swiss Made

Power Reserve
46 hours (±2h)

Movement Frequency
2.5Hz

Skeletonization
DONE Skeleton Design 

Coating
DLC Black (Diamond Like Carbon)