Brellum

[andy tims]

Nice looking range

https://www.brellum.swiss/en/

[Doofus]

Fairly good prices for COSC too.

[Spice_Weasel]

Agreed. Although I can see design cues from Bremont, IWC, Breitling, Zenith and more, you can’t argue with results. Nice use of colours and the dials look to be very well made.

[lostkiwi]

The Pandial models are strongly reminiscent of the Speedmaster.

Good reviews and great value. Good find!

[Dempsey1971]

I always find it interesting that these 'new' / 'startup' / 'value' brands can create lovely dials, interesting decorated movements etc, but can't seem to do an integrated bracelet. Getting a snuggly fitting SEL is beyond them.

[Spice_Weasel]

I suspect that would drive up R&D costs considerably. For a start-up, being able to source a decent quality leather strap (even made to their design/colour choice) of a known lug width creates huge early-cycle savings (well, cost avoidance). Consider the extra effort and cost associated with the development of end links, bracelet and clasp design and finding a manufacturer that can do this on their behalf...

I, for one, prefer straps for a chronograph. So much so that I have a few different ones for my chrono watches. And a pilot chronograph was traditionally presented on a leather strap.