Back in October, in our podcast about great watches between $3,500 and $5,000, I mentioned Holthinrichs Watches, a small brand based in the Netherlands making 3D printed watches in a classic style. I?m a big fan of the aesthetic of these watches, with slender cases, fancy lugs, and plenty of interesting finishing options. Holthinrichs also allows customers to order bespoke or customized pieces, and there?s a great mix here of old fashioned hand craft with newer manufacturing tech, a combination I really can?t get enough of. Scrolling through Instagram recently, I was pleased to see that Holthinrichs has partnered with Revolution and the Rake on a very limited run of custom made watches, and thought it would be a great time to revisit the brand. 
The Refined Elegance Ornament

There are actually two watches in this limited run, each highlighting different aspects of the design language that is core to the Holthinrich brand. For Revolution, we have the Brutal Elegance Ornament. For the Rake, the Refined Elegance Ornament. Both watches feature the standard 38mm Holthinrichs 3D printed case, with subtle differences to the dials and finishing elements that are applied. 
Revolution?s version makes prominent use of Holthinrichs? ?raw? finish. This is an option that is available to Holthinrichs clients when purchasing a watch, and as the name implies it showcases the case material fresh out of the 3D printer. It has the appearance of a sandblasted finish, but is far mor...