Dietrich SD-1

[Jmaster]

New year and a new watch…this time a small independent brand.

I saw this watch last year at one of the websites. Really like the sapphire dial, bezel and crown. I thought the slightly smaller case size of 38.5mm and 46mm lug to lug would fit my smaller wrist size, so decided to buy one for east fun west. Unfortunately, I missed the chance to buy the blue, which was initially what I wanted, but Dietrich came out with a green version that looks great in picture. Finally received it at the beginning of the year and here are some quick thoughts:

- The sapphire bezel and crown works well with the dark green, and the results were even better than I expected. The sapphire with superluminova printed indexes looks cool. I’m glad the hexagon features on the bezel is very modest cause I think it would have ruin the design.

- The dial is a little mixed. The effect of the sapphire sandwich looks great especially under the Sun, and I really like the balanced design with the date window a 6 O’clock. However, I thought center white is too white creating too much of a contrast with the green, resulting in it looking a little artificial. Would have prefer light green and the entire execution a little darker.

- The rest of the case design looks pretty standard, no complains but I wish it had a little more design in the case back like other small independent brand. The case looks kind of like a Rolex or Tudor case. I guess that’s why I like it????

- It comes with a bracelet and a rubber strap, with quick release pins. The hexagon bracelet is very well made and feel solid. I didn’t have time to size it but I will definitely use it down the road. The rubber straps fits well.

Overall, happy with this new watch. Here are some pictures.