Sir Waltham SW39
True distinction shines through
On a market where men are faced with an increasing and sometimes bewildering choice among complicated mechanical models of all kinds and multi-function chronographs with ultra-sophisticated dials, Waltham provides an aristocratic reminder of the essentials of timekeeping with its Sir Waltham SW39.
Clothed as its name implies in a classic round 39 mm rose gold case, this elegant model proudly proclaims its lineage through its harmoniously rounded case with the distinctive Waltham lugs, beautifully offset by an attractive and easy-grip crown set with a blue cabochon. The superbly readable white mother-of-pearl dial also carries a family likeness thanks to its stamped guilloché-work motif and cone-shaped index-type hour, minute and seconds hands in blued steel, sweeping gracefully over well-proportioned Roman numerals.
Getting priorities straight
Serving as a visual reminder that each day that time brings is of the utmost importance, the highly legible double date display appears right at the top of the dial in 12 o'clock position. Directly opposite at 6 o'clock, a dedicated blued steel pointer moves across the semi-circular power-reserve display, highlighted by the much-coveted title of “chronometer” granted to the self-winding La Joux-Perret movement, Calibre 3513, by the highest authority in the field: the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).
Admirably complemented by a finely crafted brown ostrich leather strap, this distinguished model is also available in 18K non-rhodium plated white gold or yellow gold with two additional dials (5N rose gold or anthracite dial stamped with the same sunburst motif) and a choice of black or grey ostrich leather strap with matching buckle. All in all, this handsome new Waltham timepiece proves itself entirely worthy of its noble pedigree, eloquently illustrating the enduring brand traditions of aesthetic purity, clarity and fine craftsmanship.
Movement: | Self-winding La Joux-Perret 3513, officially certified chronometre (COSC) |
Function: | Hours, minutes, seconds, large date, power reserve |
Case: | 750 (18) pink gold 5N, crown set with blue cabochon, |
cambered sapphire crystal glareproofed both sides | |
Dial: | White mother-of-pearl, center and power reserve with guilloché decoration, large date window at 12 o'clock and power reserve at 6 o'clock |
Bracelet / strap : | Chestnut brown ostrich leather with a 750 (18K) pink gold 5N classical buckle |
Other versions : | With a 5N colour dial and an anthracite or black ostrich leather with a 750 (18K) pink gold 5N classical buckle |
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