Introducing the John Robert Wristwatches Archetype, with an Optional High Accuracy Quartz Movement
John Robert Wristwatches comes to us by way of Melbourne, Australia, and their debut collection, the Archetype, is a watch that?s focused on the so-called ?Dressy Tool Watch? segment. If you?re not familiar with the concept of a Dressy Tool Watch, we devoted an entire podcast to the category back in the summer of 2018. Loosely defined, a DTW is a watch that?s versatile enough to pass in a dressier scenario, but is fundamentally built like a tool and carries with it the requisite specs that keep it ticking through any number of precarious scenarios. This of course covers a lot of ground, and that?s part of what makes considering this genre of watch so interesting – the possibilities are endless. John Robert has created a watch with a classic profile and a fancy dial, but it?s not the dressed up appearance with stealth robustness that has us interested – it?s the interesting movement option they?re offering. Let?s take a closer look.Â
Aesthetically, the Archetype resembles classic mid-century gents watches – the types of everyday watches you might receive as a college graduation gift or upon a big promotion. They?re watches that were simply meant to be worn day in and day out, whether you?re in a meeting, out to dinner, or mowing the lawn. Available in three dial variants (white, blue, and charcoal), each has a textured, linen-like finish and sharp applied hour markers. The case is 38mm in diameter with an attractive combination of brushed and p...
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