CHRISTIAN JACQUES Virtus Evolution

[Ernie Romers]

Virtus Evolution. As the name suggests, this new collection from Christian Jacques completes and pays tribute to the original, launched in 2010. A new model that follows in the footsteps of the Virtus watch, which stood out as much for its attractive price as the success that greeted its launch. Just as large, but slimmer, Evolution offers a fine demonstration of the Basel-based brand's expertise, and its ability to associate Swiss hand-crafting with international trends. This watch, with its distinctive notched bezel, is modern and reliable, elegant and affordable, refined and robust. And because this is a collection that is destined to grow, a new version with 40 diamonds could soon follow.

Movement Automatic, ETA 2824 calibre, 25 jewels, 38-hour power reserve Functions Hours, minutes and seconds Case Stainless steel or steel with gold or black PVD treatment, 44 mm Notched bezel Anti-reflective sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 100 m / 10 ATM Dial Grey, silver or black, sunbrushed finish, opening at 12 o'clock Applied Arabic numerals and hourmarkers Luminescent hands Bracelet/Strap Black or brown crocodile-pattern leather with buckle matching the case