This attention to detail signifies the care and finesse of Scandinavian design to the Nordgreen Philosopher. The logo and ‘Copenhagen’ are finely engrained into the watch face that blends in with the rest of the stylisation and trims. The conical case adds an extra dimension to the usual minimal look, creating greater dynamics beneath the flat glass to appreciate. That constant contrast of sharp and soft, curved and flat machined in different elements of the Philosopher is what I enjoy about this Copenhagen timepiece. Read: WARLD Sahara Watch Review Final Verdict For starters, we keep the pink face Philosopher married to the silver stainless steel alone. This colour pairing brings out the beauty too well, so why not go with what works? Nothing broken, no visible discolouration and the leather was hardy enough to have no visible scratch. This is the COVID era, so we’re talking about hourly hand wash and sanitiser madness. I was a bit worried about my hand cleaning action discoloring the watch or the leather strap, but it turned out to be tougher than it looks. So from “ease of care”, yeah, Nordgreen Philosopher did good. This is a selfie… you see my right hand and the remote? *LOL* Accuracy When you aren't taking the watch out to dinners, formal events, and gala nights, you might even go down the colour mix route with a gold stainless steel bracelet instead.

hour later… I decided on the grey strap. Seriously, they should just name it pale blue or strongly blue hued grey. My eyes are nearly perfect based on Munsell test (colour differentiation), so I am definitively calling this out as a mislabelling. There are a staggering amount of watches out there in the wild and the number increases massively every year, with such choices it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Designs vary massively and the complications on offer can also make you feel unsure of whether your choice is the right one, design, complications, pricing, quality, so many things to consider. Designer watches are all too often cheaply made with some great looks but failing miserably in the area of function, often breaking and being unusable within only a few years.

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The strap, by default, was too large for my wrist, so I took it to my friend, who sells and repairs watches, to remove one link. Now the strap was too tight and after wearing the watch for an hour, it left visible imprints on my skin. If you’re wanting to complete the world of witchcraft and wizardry, it’ll take 27.5 hours – so, grab your wand and Marauder’s Map. Designed by Jakob Wagner who has brought Scandinavian aesthetics to premium brands like Bang & Olufsen, I was highly intrigued in seeing his approach to the Nordgreen Philosopher. And I’m not surprised to be surprised in how beautifully crafted it is. The biggest tell in my opinion (after testing tons of watches) is in how the crown controls the movement. Cheap watches just feel cheap. Quality watches feel sturdy and responsive.

It is either you find what you want in the Rolex category or with some other brand that doesn't guarantee you the quality that you need. Now that the Philosopher has earned its place in the top spot with other luxury watches out there, we knew it was time to switch things up. Designed to mimic the windmills that have come to define the Danish landscape, these hour hands also give its hometown all the accolades that it deserves.Even though Nordgreen uses the genuine leather (lower grade than top-grain or full-grain), they seem to source it from an excellent tannery. It’s soft and easy to wear for long periods of time. I am not purposefully ragging on DW, they just happen to be the most well known Scandinavian fashion watch brand and are similar price point as Nordgreen.

I have observed that in the past there have been a few individuals (even some reviewers) who have voiced complaints about the second hand not being properly aligned with the minute and hour marks. I can confirm that on my watch, the second hand is aligned perfectly. Maybe this was a quality issue that was since resolved. Accuracy Now, we have a pink dial watch that appeals to the women while teasing the men who want to try something different too. Working within the watch industry i probably see far more watches than most, everyday there is a flood of new watches and designs all begging to be looked at and scrutinized. Repairing watches of all ages i also get to see what has come before, looking over old watches and the design ideas of the past also gives me perspective that others may ordinarily miss.We step up the game by allowing you the chance to choose between a gold or rose gold strap. If you still want that beautiful gold timepiece with a pink face, that is. We have sourced the material from the best parts, used authentic animal-based raw materials, and finished that with high-quality stitching and craftsmanship.