Silicon is already the next big thing in watchmaking, having gone from experimental and exotic to being widely adopted by major brands. But is it at odds with the fundamental purpose of mechanical watchmaking, to demonstrate craft and skill?
The first timepiece from recently established Spanish watchmaker Ophion is the OPH 960, a gentleman's wristwatch equipped with a hand-wound Technotime movement with a five day power reserve.
One of the finest finished wristwatches in the world, the Seiko Credor Eichi is now in its second generation. While the familial resemblance is clear, many small but significant differences exist between the Eichi I and II. I explore them here.