Santorini - Classic Aegean
"Tortoise”  finished ss case

d.freemont introduces the “Santorini” – a tribute to the art and literary culture fostered by the Greeks in the Hellenistic Age.  A violent volcano 50 miles across tore a caldron into the Mediterranean that scattered islands about the Aegean.  The most revered of these islands is “Santorini” which is known for its spectacular sunsets.  Santorini is the archetypical example of the beauty of this wondrous place – certainly the inspiration for the classic simplicity that has endured the ages.  d.freemont has taken the cue from this heritage by producing its newest timepiece dedicated to the classics....

“The Santorini Old Testament Connection”
Santorini Island was formed by a violent volcanic event – this event happened about the time of the great plagues in Egypt.  The Old Testament account of the many plagues leading up to the Exodus of the Jews – across the opening in the Red Sea is speculated by some archeologist to explain these events.  More information about this study is available on the History Channel.
 

View Back  Optionally personalized with a Mylar insert adhering to the inside back glass displaying the owner's family name. + $15
 

Unique "Tortoise finished" stainless steel case.
Shown left and above (not a PVD coating)
$1100

Also available with standard polished stainless steel case. Shown right.  Price:   $1000

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 gift box with all warranty and papers.  d.freemont watches are truly collectible - limited production.

Customer Comments:
"My Santorini watch arrived and is even more beautiful in person. I have already gotten numerous comments about it. Thank you very much." AG

"When I got home this evening the new Santorini watch was in my mail box. It is more beautiful in person than what the adverts depict it; I love the way the case changes from shades of gold and yellow to purple. I also love the type of hands that you placed on the watch, it makes reading the minutes easier and gives the watch a very classic look. The watch is beautiful and I could not be more pleased with it." RB

"I received my Santorini yesterday and I must admit, I’m impressed. I didn’t know if I would like the heat treated case but I absolutely love it! Great dial also. Almost all of my automatics and mechanicals are ETA’s but this is the first Unitas that I have. I like it too. I know that you pay great attention to detail as addressed in your personal letter by thanking me for my service. I take care of all the HVAC controls at Beale AFB but I am an old Viet Nam vet. As a customer, I really appreciate the personal touch . All the paperwork, including the computer printout was great! I don’t buy watches to impress people. Most of the people I hang out with wouldn’t know a Rolex from a Timex. I buy watches because I like them. All my pals ask me why I buy so many…32 at this point…watches and I tell them 'Time is the only thing we have a finite amount of. You might as well be able to tell it accurately and with style.' You can use that if you want as well as any part of this e-mail. I like you, your wife and your watches. I’m proud to own a d freemont!"  DD

"I received my Santorini today and it is all I expected it would be and much more. I first saw photos of the watch in your advertisements and on your web site. As nice as the photos are, they do not do justice to the subtle beauty of this timepiece. I think any watch lover would be able to tell, as I did, just how expertly crafted the Santorini is from the first wind of the crown. In my view, the Santorini defines the difference between a store bought, over-hyped, mass-produced wrist watch and work of horological art. I know that any time I walk into a room wearing my Santorini, no one else will have a finer watch than mine.  Thanks again for your help and a beautiful timepiece that I absolutely love. I look forward to my next purchase from you." TG

"It’s been more than a month since I received my latest D. Freemont watch, the stunning Santorini. It hadn’t been my intention to wait so long before offering my appreciation of what you’ve created.
But I just had to wear it for a good long time and make its acquaintance. Santorini and I have been living in the Twin Cities’ bracing winter, then most of a week’s time in sunny mellow San Diego, and back again. I’ve worn my friend in casual activities, including daily trips to the “Y,” and at last formally to my first ballet performance the other week. Long stretches on the wrist—then a pause while I socialize with other favorite watches in my collection—then back to Santorini.
It seems to be my best buddy now, no matter where I go or what I’m doing. If I ever get afflicted with desert island syndrome, I hope my Santorini happens to be along for the ride at that moment. Chances are overwhelming that it will be.
I love your design’s use of color, of straight and curved lines, including the choice of hands. My eye now warms to the suggestion of Santorini itself, having seen many pictures of the island recently. (My wife and I want to go there some day… but have settled right now for a local Greek restaurant that’s exceptional and of the same name: http://www.santorinimn.com/.) The case-hardened bezel is gorgeous and a perfect complement. (In fact, it happened that its tone matched a finial on the restored balcony of a bed&breakfast we stayed at in San Diego--though the proprietor told me that decoration was ceramic, of course.) Santorini's size is the favorite of my wrist--and I take intense pleasure in realizing that this form follows function in matching the size of the Unitas movement (itself a pleasure, too, in that it’s my first one).
I can’t thank you enough for creating a watchmaker’s device that I’ll never tire of measuring time with… nor gazing upon."  JC