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I have a 181° model that I bought a few years ago...

Aug 15, 2014,21:26 PM

Stylistically it is quite conservative, and at 42.5mm fills my wrist. I bought it from an AD when I lived in Kuala Lumpur who was very knowledgeable and we spent a lot of time discussing the firm, construction of the watch, etc.

The movement is what attracted me to buy one. The company lists the movement as manufacture caliber ZW0102. It features German silver bridges, a 72 hour power reserve, hand decoration, etc.

From the Zeitwinkel website:

Data Zeitwinkel 181°

Manufacturer	Zeitwinkel Montres S.A., CH St-Imier
Model	Zeitwinkel 181°
Functions	Displays hour, minute, sweep second
	and date
Running autonomy	>72 h
Case
Material	Stainless steel 316 L
Height	11.7 mm
Diameter	42.5 mm
Glass	Saphire, convex & with anti-reflection on interior
Back	Saphire with anti-reflection on interior
Water resistance	5 ATM
Crown	Ø 6.70 mm, Bi-O-ring seal, 12 grooves
Dial	Galvanic black / Galvanic silver
	Appliqués facetted & diamond-worked
	Small second with guilloches
Hands	Facetted & diamond-worked
	Small second polished / thermally blued
Strap
Leather	Hand sewn calfskin leather strap
	With flawless Louisiana alligator structure
	Brown / black / blue / grey
Rubber	Black / blue
Impulse	20 mm
Clasp
Leather strap	Folding clasp with Zeitwinkel engraving
Rubber strap	Folding clasp with applied logo

Data movement ZW0102

Caliber	ZW0102
Version	Zeitwinkel 181°
Manufacturer	Zeitwinkel Montres S.A., CH St-Imier
Functions	Automatic winding
	Small second
	Balance stop
	Quick date setting
Diameter	13½ lines, 30.40 mm
Height	5.70 mm
Winding	Rotor, bidirectional winding
Running autonomy	>72 h
Bridge and plate material	German silver
Bearing jewels	28 – version small second
Balance	Glucydur
Spiral	Straumann
Frequency	(4Hz) 28800 alternations / h
Impact resistance	Incabloc
Adjustment	Regulated in five stages
Decoration	Screws chamfered and polished
	¾ plate and balance cock with Geneva
	Stripes (Côtes de Genève)
	Pearlage on interior surfaces of plates and
	bridges
	Lining on wheel bridge and rotor
	Edges of ¾ plate and bridges
	chamfered and polished

This message has been edited by Dave G on 2014-08-15 21:28:23

Zeitwinkel, Swiss watch brand with in house movement

By: Topcat30093 : July 31st, 2014-13:46

I would be keen to hear from any member who has had experience of a reasonably new Swiss brand called Zeitwinkel The manufacturer was created by two gentleman (Peter & Max) in 2006 and their first watch was released in 2009. They have created their ow...

I'm affraid the link is wrong;-)

By: de Owar : August 1st, 2014-04:54

But their watches look fine, I'm unsure about their in-house movement. A truely in-house mov. with 500 pieces/year wouldn't be sustainable, as development might cost millions in CHF, if I'm correct. Do they sell movements for other brands?

Zeitwinkel movements

By: DonCorson : August 2nd, 2014-04:05

The Zeitwinkel movements were designed for Zeitwinkel by Les Artisans Horlogiers several years ago. With the demise of Les Artisans Horlogiers I don't know who is producing them now, but as I understand the succession of the production of all the Les Arti...

Zeitwinkel Movements

By: Peter. E : August 2nd, 2014-09:34

Les Artisans Horlogers were assigned with the development of two calibers for Zeitwinkel, but it was Zeitwinkel itself who conducted the "prototypage" and finished the construction of the movements in St-Imier and who is in charge of their production! In ...

Thank you for the replies so far……

By: Topcat30093 : August 2nd, 2014-15:42

I hope to get a better look at the 273 next week. I have to admit to being intrigued by the brand from the moment that I saw an article about both the watch and the brand. Advertising, I am pleased to say doesn't worry me in the slightest. I am far more i...

Zeitwinkel...

By: jedimaster99 : August 2nd, 2014-16:06

Or Google 'zeitwinkel watches' or similar. Very nice watches. Vive la Suisse! =8^{D>

I have a 181° model that I bought a few years ago...

By: Dave G : August 15th, 2014-21:26

Thanks Dave……..

By: Topcat30093 : August 16th, 2014-06:15

Thanks Dave for both your input & photos. I would be very interested to read what your thoughts are, about the watch. Are you pleased with it etc? I did the 273, but due to a delay with the delivery, courier fault, unfortunately the watch arrived with...

I owned a 082 (which i'm now selling).

By: Ed. W : August 20th, 2014-19:38

However, my particular example was 39mm which was very good for my 6.25 inch wrist. The dial is interesting but I think it's a matter of taste, the 273 and 181 have plain dials which I think suit the overall sober characteristic of the watch better than t...