The Maen Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin

I all the time look ahead to new releases from Maen Watches. This is likely one of the newer manufacturers in the marketplace, at present giving the established gamers a run for his or her cash. Not like the early days of “microbrands,” watches from Maen don’t lower corners, and the thought isn’t merely to shoehorn in as a lot worth as doable with no clear design language. The brand new Manhattan 37 Extremely-Skinny exemplifies this and appears like a no-excuses winner from the get-go.

When you’ve by no means held a Maen watch, you’re lacking out. The Swedish model makes some extremely good watches that really feel costly. Certain, we’ve all heard a majority of these plaudits earlier than, however Maen excels in creating cleanly designed watches with glorious ending. Then, there are the bracelets. It’s already an ideal begin to make a tremendous watch that works properly on a strap, however Maen’s bracelets put the choices from many bigger manufacturers to disgrace. As we speak’s introduction of the Manhattan 37 Extremely-Skinny brings all of those qualities and extra in a brand new, smaller, and thinner case.

The Maen Manhattan 37 Extremely-Skinny

The Manhattan ranks as one of the crucial standard traces from Maen Watches. There are at present three sizes obtainable, together with a 37mm, 40mm, and 39mm Extremely-Skinny. Whereas all have had success, the development for smaller, thinner watches led to requests for a brand new mannequin with extra compact dimensions. The brand new Manhattan 37 Extremely-Skinny solutions that decision in an enormous…erm, littler manner.

Measuring 37mm extensive by 47.4mm lengthy, the most recent arrivals are additionally simply 7.1mm thick. The 316L stainless-steel watches come solely on an built-in three-row bracelet with a hid push-button folding clasp. Better of all, the bracelets use screws as an alternative of the dreaded pin-and-collar system for hyperlink elimination. Like the opposite Manhattan fashions, these items have a water resistance score of 10 ATM.

Hammered “Tuscan” dials in 4 colours

The Manhattan 37 Extremely-Skinny dials symbolize a shift from the opposite Manhattan fashions. Till now, the serial-production items displayed vertical Côtes de Genève striping. These, nevertheless, additionally had central seconds or eschewed working seconds altogether. The brand new fashions function a hammered floor that Maen likens to the so-called “Tuscan” dials of the ’90s. Whereas the images present some colour variation relying on the angle, Maen classifies the alternatives as Midnight Blue, Forest Inexperienced, Salmon, and Ghost Gray.

Every has polished and utilized indexes with Tremendous-LumiNova C1 X1 inserts. The arms are comparably styled and luminous. Be aware the raised, printed minute and sub-seconds tracks. A posh flat sapphire crystal and equally formed brushed and polished bezel complement the look. Lastly, we discover a properly proportioned and well-detailed signed octagonal crown.

The ETA 7001 Elaboré

A manual-winding motion is all the time welcome, and on this case, it’s additionally necessary for the design. It permits the Manhattan 37 Extremely-Skinny to succeed in the specified total thickness as a result of lack of an oscillating rotor. Whereas an ETA 7001 motion itself isn’t unique, Maen goes the additional distance by specifying the Elaboré (top-grade) model. It has roughly 42 hours of energy reserve and a frequency of 21,600vph. It’s additionally on show and is adorned utilizing Côtes de Genève striping and blued screws. The case again is adorned with brushed and blasted surfaces. It additionally consists of the mannequin title and depth score.

The Manhattan 37 Extremely-Skinny is cheap and wonderful

Maen is providing the Manhattan 37 Extremely-Skinny for pre-order at €1,079.20 (ex. VAT). Contemplating the extent of ending and the bracelet high quality, I feel that is greater than honest. I even assume it’s much more fascinating than the majority of what’s on provide from bigger high-street manufacturers. Certain, the design is harking back to ’70s integrated-bracelet watches, nevertheless it’s distinct sufficient to warrant consideration by itself. I’d gladly put on one in all these, and it seems just like the sort of watch that may be a pleasure on the wrist year-round. Tell us if you happen to agree and the colour you’d select!

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