Braun has as soon as extra collaborated with trend model Paul Smith to create a pair of classically styled, understated restricted version timepieces.
Based mostly on the Braun BN0279, the watches function Paul Smith branding and its trademark striping, however solely on the second hand. Additionally they function Swiss-made automatics for correct timekeeping.
One (the BN0279PSSLBKG) has a 40mm stainless-steel case, black dial and a rubber strap. It options the Paul Smith brand within the middle-left of the face, with a separate, devoted second analogue watch within the centre.
The one different distinguishing function is a date learn out on the right-hand facet.
Different options embrace 5ATM water resistance and scratch-resistant sapphire glass. There’s additionally glass on the rear to point out the motion, plus engraving to reveal which quantity within the restricted run you personal.
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The opposite mannequin (the BN0279PSGNBKG) has the identical dimension stainless-steel casing, at 40mm, though it incorporates a gunmetal colouring.
It too has a Swiss-made computerized motion, however with a devoted second hand quite than separate, smaller analogue watch. The date learn out is in the identical place, though the Paul Smith branding seems bottom-centre this time.
The strap is as soon as once more product of rubber, whereas the identical sapphire glass is used, with an uncovered rear and numbered engraving.
It too is 5ATM water-resistant.
Each of the Braun + Paul Smith BN0279 watches are in restricted provide, with solely 100 of every made. I might additionally fortunately swap my Apple Watch Extremely 2 for both on an evening out, particularly when suited and booted – despite the fact that neither provides any sensible connectivity.
As famous by Watchpro, they exhibit each German precision and British appeal in equal measure.
The Braun + Paul Smith BN0279 Swiss-made watches value £750 / $950 apiece.
They’re out there to order from paulsmith.com and Braun’s personal web site, with transport anticipated to start out on 4 December 2023.
The common Braun BN0279 can be out there in comparable colourways with out the Paul Smith branding. It is the identical worth.
