A.B Art Serie O101
we are not exactly sure why this watch appeals to us on so many levels; maybe it’s the unique design that catches our eye, not necessarily out of awe… but out of confusion. when we first saw this watch we asked ourselves, what are the numbers for, what is the moving black dot for, and why do we like it so much?
we c porsche design watches ouldn’t answer all the questions but we can admit that a.b.art’s swiss made serie o watch 101 is pretty awesome. a.b.art swiss made is a watch brand that boast “unostentatious design” for men and women. in their exact words:
“a.b.art is different. a.b.art is authentic. we’re not about glitter and glamour but much rather about sophisticated beauty, low-key shapes and materials as well as high swiss quality. a.b.art is an expression of the passion and care with which watches are being produced in this swiss company day in and day out.
a.b.art ╟ authentic and basic glashutte watches art.”
the company was started in 1991 by alexander burhans in germany and has produced watches that should be in art museums, heads tilted and all.
but, let’s talk about this particular watch. this is the o101 from the a.b.art’s men’s collection. the first thing you notice about the watch is all the dots. the do men’s mont blanc ts represent the quartz movement with 31 hole date indicator. the black dot rotates to the number with the correct day. the a.b.art o101 also has a silver steel brushed case with a silver dial and sapphire glare proofed crystal. it comes in a black or brown leather strap with a stainless steel buckle.