Arms-On With The Vandaag Schallmauer Automatik Chronograph

Two years in the past, the younger German model Vandaag launched its first watch. It was the quartz model of the Schallmauer we see right here as we speak. Its timeless design mixed with some fascinating particulars set it other than different microbrand choices and noticed it acquire reputation. The model adopted up with different fashions, together with the Tiefsee dive watch. Now, two years after its launch, Vandaag brings again its very first mannequin within the type of the Schallmauer Automatik. The model has changed the quartz motion with a Swiss computerized chronograph and has added various upgrades primarily based on homeowners’ suggestions. 4 new fashions of the model’s signature chronograph might be accessible for pre-order on Kickstarter. I’ve had an opportunity to examine one out myself for the previous couple of days. Now let me offer you my ideas on the brand new Schallmauer Automatik from Vandaag.

Re-releasing an upgraded model of your debut watch is a difficult factor. There may be at all times the chance that it gained’t dwell as much as expectations, or that the brand new and better value scares away a part of the viewers you’ve got constructed. Nevertheless, while you add sufficient worth and selection into the brand new mannequin and hold the value cheap, it may possibly simply work. And I do consider that Vandaag has achieved this with its newest watch, the Schallmauer Automatik. However what precisely does this new watch have that its €299 predecessor doesn’t? Nicely, the primary clue is within the identify and might be seen by the sapphire case again. A Swiss computerized chronograph caliber from Sellita replaces the quartz motion. This main improve inside is paired with a few aesthetic adjustments and even some sensible upgrades. Let’s take a better have a look at how the Schallmauer Automatik holds up on the wrist.

Vandaag Schallmauer Automatik

As you’ve got already seen, I acquired a prototype of the “Outdated Radium” model of the chronograph. Three different variations — a black dial, a blue dial, and a panda dial — will even be accessible. The Outdated Radium model encompasses a reverse panda configuration, with its lume and numerals all in a nice heat shade. This fits the watch’s classic aesthetic for my part. Do you have to not be a fan of this fauxtina therapy, the opposite three variations might be for you. Whichever of the colorways you go for, you’ll be capable to benefit from the watch on the extremely snug brown (or black) Italian-made leather-based strap. The strap has acquired an improve from a two-stitch development to a completely stitched reinforcement parallel to the spring bar. This offers a extra rustic look and extra power.

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The Schallmauer Automatik maintains the acquainted 42.5mm (50mm lug-to-lug) case measurement of the unique quartz model. Nevertheless, it good points a little bit bit by way of top with a purpose to accommodate the automated chronograph motion. It jumps from 12.2mm to 16.3mm (together with the crystal), to be exact. Which means that the Schallmauer Automatik is tall on the wrist. As such, it’s best left on the unique leather-based strap. When worn on a NATO, it could change into slightly top-heavy. That stated, on the wrist, it wears surprisingly effectively for its top. That is doubtless because of the strap, in addition to the redesigned, downward-curving lugs, which keep a chic line, and which match the wrist properly. Apart from that, particulars just like the 120-click bi-directional bezel, the pink date wheel, and the signed black rotor (seen by the sapphire case again) add loads of attraction and element to those watches.

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Remaining Ideas

Launching as we speak at 9:00 PM CET on Kickstarter, the Schallmauer Automatik is sure to please followers of the model, in addition to these in search of a unbelievable deal on a vintage-inspired chronograph. The fortunate first 20 to pledge to the marketing campaign will obtain a watch of their selection for simply €999. The following 20 can pay €1,099, and so forth, with 4 totally different value factors underneath retail (with 20 watches accessible every). There’ll then be a closing batch of 320 watches accessible for €300 underneath the RRP of €1,699 (€1,399).

I feel that for those who check out the specs under, you’ll discover the value of those watches to be greater than cheap for what you get. I do know I loved the time I spent with this one on my wrist, which merely flew by. Due to this, I’m positive future homeowners will take pleasure in theirs as effectively for a few years to come back.

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As at all times, share your ideas with us on the Vandaag Schallmauer Automatik within the feedback down under! And for those who prefer it, be certain that to take a look at the Vandaag web site and Kickstarter marketing campaign.

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