Archimede Recreates Subtle Vintage Dress Watch Style with the New 1950-2 Two Tone
We?re pretty big fans of Archimede here at Worn & Wound, and we tend to cover their tool watches pretty closely. But if you associate the brand primarily with their Outdoor line, or the iconic pilot?s watches they?ve been producing for years, you?re missing out on some pretty interesting stuff. With a reputation for pure tool watches made from tough Ickler cases, Archimede?s dressier options can easily get lost in the shuffle, which is a shame, because they?re made to the same high manufacturing standards as the sports pieces, and offer a vintage inspired dress watch style that is undeniably appealing. Let?s take a closer look at the just announced 1950-2 Two Tone, a new addition to the brand?s line of 1950s inspired dress watches.
Archimede 1950-2 Two ToneÂ
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Black, silver
Dimensions: 40 x 9.8 x 44mm
Crystal: Sapphire  Â
Water Resistance: 3 ATMÂ
Crown: Push/pull        Â
Movement: Sellita SW 200-1, Sellita SW 215
Strap/bracelet: Leather, Stainless steel mesh
Price: $692 – $816
Reference Number: n/a
Expected Release: Available now
Archimede?s 1950?s line uses not just dress watch aesthetics from the decade as inspiration, but watch construction as well. During this time period, it was common to design watches with curved dials and hands to create the illusion of thinness on the wrist. This also aided in legibility, as the curves of the time telling elements could be matched to the often dramatic curve ...
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