Swiss watch brand Cimier has recently announced the release of two stunning new pieces, each limited to a run of 200 only. The pieces are dedicated to the Cimier brand ambassadors Tanja Frieden, for the ladies and Jorg Stiel, for the gentlemen. As a rather pleasant change of pace both Tanja and Jorg were given the opportunity to be actively involved in the design of the watches and the end results are quite impressive.
Petite Seconde Venom (Pictured Above)
For a former footballer I must say that Jörg Stiel has done an excellent job with his input on this piece. For those of you not familiar with Mr Stiel he was formerly the goalkeeper for the Swiss National Team and also for Mönchengladbach, one of the most traditional clubs in Germany’s Bundesliga
I personally am not terribly experienced with Cimier as a brand but I do know what I like, and the new Petite Seconde Venom is it. A simple dial that still catches the eye, clean lines and just a touch of colour to set things off nicely.
As the name suggests there is something undeniably reptilian about this piece, an appeal that is only further enhanced by the stunning yellow genuine python leather strap. Even still, this watch will warm the heart of even the most cold blooded of critics. Powering this highly limited edition is a blackened and decorated Unitas 6497 hand wound movement.
Seven Seas Arctica
At the complete opposite end of the spectrum we find Tanja Frieden’s take on timekeeping, the ice cold Seven Seas Artica, a stunning piece that takes is design cues from the blue skies and white snow of the Swiss Alps. The watch’s theme is really quite fitting given that Tanja is Switzerland’s young and upcoming snowboard star and so successfully capture the personality of the ambassador it is dedicated to.
The watch dial is quite busy but still relatively easy to read thanks to the contrasting colors used and to reflect Tanja’s involvement in sport the watch features a chronograph function. For the final touches each case back carries her signature and steel bezel is adorned with 12 sparkling black zircons.
I must say that I am quite taken with the Petite Seconde Venom, its simplistic aethetiscs really appeal to me and I feel that it’s a watch I could wear on a regular basis.
The Seven Seas Artica is a little bit to childish for me but perhaps this more accurately reflects the youth of the ambassador it is dedicated too. Nonetheless it is still a fine looking watch and would certainly look good on the wrist of any snow bunny!
Here’s the full sized photo of the Petite Seconde Venom so you can see that stunning yellow genuine python leather strap.
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