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AL16000 Wiel Arets Designer Product Spec Detail
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A Watch Designed by an Architect
An "Italian Watch" designed by Wiel Arets, a Dutch architect. The minimalist design eliminates extraneous elements, producing an almost architectural effect. The closer one looks, the more one sees the spirit of a professionally crafted building. A notch beside the crown - attention to detail typical of Mr. Arets - makes it easy to catch the crown with a fingernail and put it out.

Self-Winding Watch
The caseback is of a screw-type, and features a clear window onto the mechanism, the heart of a mechanical watch. It gives a feeling of vitality to the design which otherwise might be seen as completely inorganic.

Functional Dial Design
Featuring relatively large dots and long, straight hands, the design is powerful in its simplicity.
Luminescent paint provides good visibility at night and in the dark. Basic functions utilizable to the maximum is also part of Mr. Arets design philosophy.

Simple Design
The band connects to the caseback via a special horn-less construction that maintains the integrity of the design, having achieved simplicity in its ultimate form. Despite the unique case construction, both metal and leather bands can be attached to it as desired (replacement is made at cost).



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