The Minus-8 Square Chrono Watch ($400) “is a modern embodiment of classic aviation timepieces.” The Square features a 40mm stainless steel case. The case is 10.25mm thick and is PVD-Coated. The dial has 3-hands and date window. The sub-dials are operated via two rectangular pushers on each side of the main crown. The movement is the workhouse Miyota Quartz FS21, which has an accuracy of roughly <20 seconds per month. Water resistance is acceptable at 10 ATM (100 meters/ 300 feet). The whole kit is topped with a sapphire crystal to which greatly improves scratch resistance, clarity and strength. The Square would make a great daily watch.
The Nomos Ahoi Datum ($4500) is a beautifully minimalist sports watch. The Ahoi has a Tangomat dial which has the seconds dial and the date at the 6 o’clock position. The watch is on the larger side at 40mm in diameter and 10.6 mm thick. It is also water-resistant to 200 meters. Additional features include […]