Defakto is a small watch manufacture based out of Germany. Founded in 2009 by Raphael Ickler in Pforzheim, Defakto specializes in high quality, minimalist watches. If the Ickler name sounds familiar, it should. They?ve been precision machining watch cases and components out of the same city since 1924 and have several brands under their umbrella (most notably: Archimede). Defakto as a brand stands on its own, in part because Raphael has drawn from his family?s experience in the watchmaking world to create a reliable and well-built watch.
Today, we?re looking at the ?Transit,? a model created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the brand. This minimal design is easy to read and wear, with a strong dial:bezel ratio inside a slim 40mm case. The Transit?s design DNA is clearly cut from a similar cloth as the rest of the lineup, but when talking about minimalist design, it?s the little things that matter. Let?s take a closer look at all of the intricacies of Defakto?s Transit. First, some specs:
$860

Review: The Defakto Transit is a Modern, Minimalist Watch From the Ickler Family

Case
Stainless steel

Movement
ETA 2824-2

Dial
Matte black convex dial

Lume
Indices, hands, and minute markings, Superluminova

Lens
Domed sapphire

Strap
German-made black leather

Water Resistance
3 atm (30m, 100ft.)

Dimensions
40mm x 48mmmm

Thickness
9.8mm

Lug Width
20mm

Crown
Push/Pull

Warranty
Yes

Price
$860

Case
For a 40mm case, the one...