The New Brellum Duobox Pandial Chronograph Watch Review

The New Brellum Duobox Pandial Chronograph Watch Review

The New Brellum Duobox Pandial Chronograph Watch Review

The Company

Brellum began in 2016 by Sébastien Muller, someone well-linked to his roots, because the fourth generation of the group of watchmakers within the Swiss Jura. With more than 20 experience in the market, then he made the decision to begin doing their own watches, rather of employed by others. The concept, when launching Brellum, ended up being to offer high-quality, no-nonsense watches - only sports chronographs for now - with reliable movements, well-curated parts and a few little extras (which we’ll explain later).

The very first form of the Brellum Duobox, with smooth bezel and monochromatic dial

The very first model, the Duobox, surprised us inside a enjoyable way. Not just may be the styling quite nice however the watch also provides a fascinating mixture of modernity and a few vintage details, that is perfectly within the spirit from the occasions. Next, the gathering continues to be enlarged with several editions, including some versions with power reserve indication. Yet, all were in line with the same situation/dial/bezel concept… so far, with the development of the brand new Duobox Pandial, this time around having a obvious racing inspiration.

The Brand New BRELLUM DUOBOX PANDIAL CHRONOGRAPH

The New Brellum Duobox Pandial Chronograph Watch Review

Using the Brellum Duobox Pandial, we've the very first evolution from the base concept. Indeed, it's much more of an evolution than the usual brand-new watch, because the fundamentals continue to be present. Situation and movement are identical and also the primary variations should be seen around the dial and also the bezel. Have been redesigned to help make the Duobox Pandial a little more modern, a little sportier and macho, featuring now a racing style. This really is clearly visible with the help of an exterior tachymeter bezel (something introduced by Omega in 1957, using the Speedmaster - that was designed like a racing chronograph) as well as a panda dial (black sub-dials on the white-colored dial), again something which immediately refers back to the racing world.

As already stated, the basic principles from the Duobox are unchanged. The situation is identical, using its 43mm diameter. Rather traditional when it comes to shape, it remains enjoyable to check out. The lugs, for example, are bevelled having a nice polished surface on their own sides. The crown and also the mushroom-type pushers are generously sized, to ensure they are simple to manipulate, yet they never felt intrusive or inconvenient when putting on the timepiece. When it comes to quality, we’ve been astounded by the execution and set up of the situation. Things are clean, perfectly put together and adjusted, the surfaces are very well demarcated with sharp (although not razor-sharp either) angles. The general situation feels solid making to last, yet having a certain refinement.

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The name Duobox originates from the particular construction of the watch, featuring several domed/box-formed azure crystals. While rather common around the dial side, a domed azure isn't seen around the back. While getting a quite awesome style when searching in the movement, it may also help the timepiece to virtually feel a little slimmer (it is extremely hefty, at 16.20mm) and enables for any smooth sensation onto the skin.

The primary novelty about this Pandial originates from adding an exterior bezel, instead of the graceful, polished bezel located on the first versions from the Brellum Duobox. Clearly racing-oriented using its black aluminium insert printed having a tachymeter scale, additionally, it helps make the watch slightly sportier, it adds some contrast towards the dial and, surprisingly, it can make the timepiece smaller sized around the wrist.

Also surprising may be the overall comfort around the wrist from the Brellum Duobox Pandial. While not even close to as being a small , thin watch, it wears nicely, even on small wrists (Personally, i have wrists below 17cm) because of the curved very around the back and short, well-designed lugs. Don’t think about this an outfit watch, however, the Duobox Pandial isn’t shockingly big either.

The 2nd evolution visible about this Brellum Duobox Pandial may be the two-tone dial - a so-known as “panda” dial, hence the specific watch. While formerly just with monochromatic dials (in silver, blue, gray, brown or black), the Pandial now features contrasting elements… although not everywhere. Just the 12 and 6 o’clock sub-dials, individuals associated with the chronograph functions (12-hour counter and 30-minute counter) are entirely black. The little second, a non-essential function when timing a celebration, is just circled in black. Also, this results in a more balanced display - and everyone knows the 7750-based watches aren't types of balanced designs… A pleasant trick to help make the watch visually lighter.

The New Brellum Duobox Pandial Chronograph Watch Review

The 2nd contrasting element may be the outer telemeter scale, replacing the pulsometer scale located on the previous Duobox - the purpose that could have been irrelevant inside a racing chronograph. The dial is well contrasted and readable, with large applied indexes in polished steel and bold hands. Additionally, it features multiple textures and layers. One remark in regards to the dial of the Pandial though… It's kind of too talkative. Some lines of text underneath the applied emblem are most likely too present. With the scales and markers, it provides a quite busy, nonetheless enjoyable dial.

To power the Brellum Duobox Pandial we have a similar movement because the other Duobox watches, the famous Valjoux 7750 a.k.a the “chronograph workhorse”. Reliable, it'll make this see a no-brainer along with a good daily companion, using its automatic winding and it is date (that is discreetly integrated at 6 on the disc matching the sub-dial). However, Brellum went a step further here by supplying a COSC-certified version. As chronometer certified, you can rely on your watch to become accurate. This certification is rare in this cost range and really should be seen as an great added value towards the watch.

Every day, the 7750 is simple to use while offering its characteristic “wobbly” winding. Indeed, the rotor is heavy and rotates fast, making the timepiece quite alive around the wrist. This, however, guarantees a higher winding efficiency. Also, the movement is nicely decorated for any 7750, with perlage, Geneva stripes, blued screws along with a specific, open-labored oscillating-weight - just like the chronometer certification, such decoration is generally observed in greater-priced watches.

The Brellum Duobox Pandial collection already comprises 4 models. There’s this white-colored dial with black sub-dials version but additionally versions having a blue dial/silver sub-dials, a gray dial/black sub-dials along with a black dial/silver sub-dials. A number of options are for sale to straps too, including aged leather (as seen here) or perforated/racing leather. Both of them are guaranteed having a well-finished (perlage around the blades) steel folding clasp. Also, it may be worn on the steel mesh bracelet, as observed in previous Duobox versions.