A few weeks back, I got to check out the Ulysses collection from Toc, a small, two-man brand based in Ireland. The Ulysses is the brand?s sophomore collection, and it shows. Now available for pre-order through Kickstarter, The Ulysses is a more refined product, boasting a design that should appeal to both vintage die-hards and collectors whose sensibilities skew a bit more contemporary.From the dial to the case, the cues aren?t unfamiliar?the ?50s are alive and well in the Ulysses. There?s a domed dial, applied dot markers, a sub-dial at six, and an option for a 36mm fully-polished case. But it?s not all vintage-inspired. The color combinations recall some of Nomos? more recent offerings, giving the watches a welcome playfulness that, unsurprisingly, makes them more versatile on the wrist. There?s also an option for a 40mm case should the 36 prove to be too small (chances are it isn?t, but I won?t begrudge you going bigger).
Deep Blue

Graphite Grey

Copper Gold

Rose Gold and Champagne Gold

In addition to the two case sizes, there are nine different dial options on offer. Emerald Green, Graphite Grey, Deep Blue, Crimson Red, Saturn Black, and Burren Gold are made available in both case sizes. Copper Gold is limited to the 40mm case, and Rose Gold and Champagne Gold are only available in 36mm. My favorite of the bunch are the metals. They?re subtle in the best way possible, and they don?t hit y...