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In 2023, Schwarz Etienne debuted the Geometry line of watches. With its deconstructed dial, this collection has mixed technical precision and artistic license to create a set of watches that show that going a little avant-garde can have a huge pay-off. Right in time for Watches and Wonders, the Swiss house has released the final addition to their Geometry line, the Geometry Black.
Previous iterations of the Geometry line have included a salmon and silver dial option, both accentuating the ripples of guilloché in alternative patterns, including a variety of finishes: fluted lines, azuré, clous de Paris and fine sandblasted finishes. Here, the Geometry Black is a bit more subtle, but nonetheless visually appealing. The black colorway is a grown-up alternative to previous models that feels more appropriate for everyday wear, or for more formal occasions, without sacrificing the impressive technical expertise needed to build a watch as balanced as this one.
Apart from the dial, Schwarz Etienne made the right decision in keeping the rest of the watch fairly spartan. Other than the lacine-style hands and sandblasted anthracite subdial, there aren’t a lot of bells and whistles – or even numerals, for that matter – to distract from the real star of the show. Coming in a 39mm stainless steel case and paired with a patinated black leather strap, I wouldn’t say this watch is simple but it’s minimal in the best way possible.
Like previous references in the collection, the Geometry Black runs on the in-house ASE 200.02 automatic caliber with a micro-rotor, visible through the transparent case back. The movement features a blend of sandblasted black and satin-finished gray, with polished angles and a raised SE logo for contrast. Black PVD-coated bridges and rhodium-plated engravings add to its refined design, while the double barrel provides an 86-hour power reserve for reliable performance.
With less than 100 of these bad boys being released, you may want to keep checking Schwarz Etienne’s website to get yours. The retail price is CHF 23,800.
