Final yr, Anoma founder Matteo Violet-Vianello launched his first watch, the A1. The triangular timepiece earned fairly some hype on social media, and he offered many A1s to the fortunate individuals who pre-ordered one. A couple of weeks in the past, Matteo introduced the Anoma A1 Slate, a refined model of the identical watch with a brushed, engraved, and lacquered dial. We briefly had the watch within the workplace, and I acquired an opportunity to go hands-on with it.
Triangular watches have a particular place in my coronary heart. For so long as I can bear in mind, my mom has worn a triangular watch with the Ventura model on the again. It’s a part of a collection, and every watch represents a special quarter of the pie. Aside from its form, the watch is kind of modest, however that’s just because its form is already particular sufficient. The Anoma A1 Slate could be very totally different in its execution, however its peculiar form definitely jogs my memory of my mom’s watch. Let’s see what it’s like in individual and the way it wears on the wrist.
The Anoma A1 Slate
Visually, not a lot has modified concerning the A1’s case. It’s nonetheless a lugless, pebble-like triangle with rounded edges. Nonetheless, its manufacturing course of did change barely. The accuracy of the CNC machining on the case has been improved. That’s why the totally different elements match higher, and the watch feels extra refined total. Its measurements didn’t change, although, so the case nonetheless gives a 39mm size and a 9.5mm thickness. It additionally has a 50m water resistance score.
The most important change on the Anoma A1 Slate is the dial’s totally different shade and end. Whereas the dial of the A1 First Series was blue and fairly flat, this one is black and each brushed and engraved. At first, the dial is vertically brushed, after which two finely engraved “lanes” are utilized. Lastly, the dial receives three layers of black lacquer. The markings on the dial have additionally barely modified. The emblem at 12 is gone, and the hour markers at every quarter turn out to be thinner towards the middle of the dial. The hour and minute palms are nonetheless domed and have a leaf form.
Sellita inside
With the small and hidden push-pull crown at 3 o’clock, you possibly can function the automated Sellita SW100 motion inside. That’s the identical motion as, for instance, the one within the Toledano & Chan B/1. It runs at a frequency of 28,800vph, options 25 jewels, and holds an influence reserve of roughly 40 hours. Usually, this motion additionally options each a date complication and a central seconds hand. Nonetheless, neither of these made the lower on the Anoma A1 Slate, which is an effective factor.
On the wrist
This was the primary time I may attempt the Anoma A1 on my 17cm wrist, and I have to say, it felt proper at dwelling. I anticipated it to have a slimmer profile, however whereas the case sides are somewhat straight, the watch didn’t really feel thick on my wrist in any respect. I’d say that, as a result of lugless design, it wears extra like a 36mm watch. The sporting expertise was fairly just like my Reverso Traditional Medium Duoface, one other oddly formed watch.
In actual life, the brushed, engraved, and lacquered dial performs fantastically with the sunshine. It accentuates the A1’s peculiar plectrum-like form. Lex thought it was a bit a lot when he noticed it, however I feel it’s adequately subtle. The domed leaf-shaped palms additionally match the rounded case form very effectively. One other factor I respect is that this pretty dressy piece options an computerized motion inside. We don’t see watches like that fairly often, however it’s a very wearer-friendly and welcome addition.
The Anoma A1 got here on a cream-colored pigskin 18mm strap with a 2mm taper and a pin buckle that properly resembles the curvy case form.
Bought out
The Anoma A1 Slate was on the market for £1,800 excluding VAT. Sadly, it looks like all 300 items already offered out. The worth was fairly a bit larger than what the A1 First Sequence offered for, which was £1,300 excluding VAT. Matteo defined to me that the upper value covers the refinements within the case manufacturing and helps the corporate to put money into future initiatives. I’m definitely wanting ahead to seeing what else is to return from this younger British model.
Let me know within the feedback under what you consider the Anoma A1 Slate!
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