A certified COSC masterpiece of Swiss
engineering dedicated to the insight of the Astronomy community.
Only the chronometric grade of ETA movement is used in this watch - 25
jewels - each watch comes with a certificate from the Swiss government.
Specifications: Case is
37 mm with screw-down crown and view back - Sapphire crystal
Movement: ETA
chronometric 25 jewel
Dial is available in white, slate or coral.
Hi-luminous numerals and hands
Strap is custom antique leather with belt buckle
Our Price $750
Dial is available in slate, white or coral.
d.freemont watches are timed just prior to
shipping... a copy of the actual computer setting is included. Your name will
appear on the print-out along with the serial number of the watch. Each watch
comes in a wooden box with all warranty and papers. We always choose the top
of the line ETA movements which feature shock protected, 28,800 beats per
hour movements. d.freemont Watches are truly collectible - limited
production.
Side Profile
View back
Shown with white dial and optional
stainless steel bracelet - add $65
*Swiss authorities authenticating
the certification.
This certificate establishes the watch as
having met the highest standard of Swiss
watch making in quality and accuracy.
Customer Comments:
First Impressions: On receipt I was immediately struck by the richness of the clay face (and surprised - the color matching of the web site and my monitor were not exact). It was not the orange of the Seiko Orange Monster nor other "divers" watches. It was a much more earthy and subdued color which
doesn't broadcast itself at the expense of the other worthy attributes of the watch. The numbers were crisp, contrasted well with the dial color, and were exactly the right proportion to the size of the dial. (I am not an advocate of the enormous conspicuous watches popular today). The hands were simple, clear
and in keeping with the theme of the watch, they hinted at the precision of the timepiece itself.
The case was also a surprise. I had not anticipated the polished and the matte combination of materials. That and the perfect size of the watch case made it clear this was a timepiece, not an adornment. Another surprise, the case back fits so well that it's hard to believe it's a
view-back. I'm much more used to the case being several millimeters larger than the display back. And yet another surprise, the screw down crown is exquisite. The shape and fit are extraordinary.
almost always buy a watch with a bracelet rather than a strap. In my eyes
(on the Internet site) the stainless steel option didn't
seem to complement the watch so I ordered the black strap. I
am delighted that I did. Visually and physically the strap
and watch are a superb, comfortable combination - stunning
simplicity.
Beyond that I struggle for words. The feeling of a match between me and the straight forward design and physical reality of this watch is strong. Add to that the intangible value of the Mt.
Palomar legend and the vision you have brought to life - and you have created an artifact of
beauty and utility. If I may appropriate and misuse a German word, the watch is imbued with a zeitgeist (literally "time spirit") which is unparalleled even in brands costing many times the price. The value is unquestionable and the art sublime." AN
