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I had the opportunity to meet Zakir Miah, the founder of Chicago-based Haim Watch Co., at a timepiece-related event in Canada this past September. Before that, I had only admired his watches online, and I was especially drawn to the L2 Chronograph, which features a pink gold dial with blued hands and numerals. Zakir was gracious and patient enough to walk me through his entire lineup despite the line of people waiting to chat with him. It took nearly all my willpower to walk away without purchasing one.
One of their most popular collections is the Legacy Automatic, a custom-built timepiece designed to order. This model marks several milestones for the brand, including its first custom-designed HWC-1 automatic movement based on ETA architecture assembled in the United States. Each watch is crafted specifically for the buyer. The Legacy Automatic has a hand-finished titanium TA2 (commercially pure grade 2) case with a coin-edge bezel and exhibition case back.
Today, Haim is launching a new limited edition Legacy to celebrate their second collaboration with WatchesArabized x OPTO WATCH CO. This edition, named the Arabized (Al-Nimer), which translates to “The Tiger,” will feature a dial made of Tiger’s Eye stone. Tiger’s Eye is a chatoyant gemstone, typically classified as a metamorphic rock, recognized for its golden to red-brown color and silky luster. As part of the quartz group, its distinctive appearance is created through the intergrowth of quartz crystals and altered amphibole fibers.
The watch dial features elegant gold-colored Arabic numerals that are applied, creating a striking contrast against the stone surface. A central accent ring enhances the overall aesthetic, and the seconds hand is made from thermally blued metal, which adds a vibrant splash of color. Surrounding the dial is an applied railroad seconds track that includes Arabic numerals. The sword-style hands elegantly reflect the design language of the Legacy automatic series, seamlessly blending timeless style with contemporary craftsmanship.
The Legacy Automatic features modern lugs characteristic of the line and inspired by the classic “Cornes de Vache” style used by renowned watchmakers. This distinctive design choice sets it apart from traditional styles, as these lugs combine sharp, rounded edges for a unique appearance. The case has a diameter of 38mm, a thickness of 10.5mm, and a length of 45mm from lug to lug, with a lug width of 20mm.
The Haim Legacy Arabized (Al Nimer) is water-resistant up to 50 meters and has a handmade crocodile strap crafted by OPTO WATCH CO. The strap includes tone-on-tone stitching and a quick-release system. This edition will be limited to 25 examples, priced at $1,899.99, which includes worldwide shipping. Reservations are open now, with shipments starting on January 15th, 2025. Haim
