Though I pride myself to some small degree on my ability to accurately determine a watch?s diameter by eye, the 39-millimeter Bravur Scandinavia threw me off. I?d have guessed 42 millimeters?a veritable country-mile when it comes to watch diameter. What threw me" It?s the ultra-slim bezel that leaves the dial wide open; it?s the curvature of that dial and the hands, both which seem to go on forever; it?s the long, thin applied markers that cascade down into the shadows where the dial meets the inside of the case; it?s the lack of a rehaut that allows for that shadowy descent; it?s the inner seconds track that divides the dial into generously proportioned inner and outer sections; and it?s the stout, narrowly-set, downward-sloping lugs that play with our perception of the size of the case. All of these details conspired to trick my eye. I begin with the illusion of largeness because, despite the fine dress watch features of the Bravur Scandinavia, its apparent size is that of a bigger watch. However, the Scandinavia slips under tightly buttoned shirt cuffs like a dress watch should. Measuring just 10.1 millimeters thick and 44.5 millimeters lug-to-lug, the lugs rush downward for a tight fit.
The Bravur Scandinavia feels right at home here on a 7-inch wrist.

$995

Review: Bravur Scandinavia in Midnight Blue

Case
Swedish Sandvik Stainless Steel

Movement
Sellita SW300-1

Dial
Blue (Also Available White and Black)

Lume
N/A

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