While I was not at all impressed by Montres DeWitt’s new Twenty-8 Eight watch, the brand has officially unveiled a new collection – the “Blackstream” collection – that is worth a closer look.  The collection is intended to appeal to a younger (but surely still wealthy) clientele seeking a somewhat sportier watch and while the watches do look kinda sophisticated and luxuriously sporty, I wish there was a bit more of a “wow” factor.  DeWitt indicated that it has drawn inspiration from aviation and auto racing themes for the Blackstream watches, but I would say the influence is definitely subtle aka barely discernible, in my view.  The features that I like most about these watches are its fine sunray pattern on the dial and also the open-worked hands in the shape of a two-edged sword.  The dissociated date (on the Triple Complication GMT3 (below), however, does not appeal to me in the least.

What do you think?  Any DeWitt owners/fans out there care to weigh in with a comment?  I’d love to hear from you.

DeWitt Academa Blackstream Triple Complication GMT3

44mm case w/titanium and PVD treatment, black rubber or alligator strap, limited edition 250 pieces

DeWitt Academia Blackstream Chronograph

44 mm case constructed of titanium with black PVD treatment, black alligator or rubber strap, limited edition 250 pieces

Limited edition of 500.  The case is pink gold, 43mm diameter.  The inner dial has some sort of a black radiating velvety flambe pattern.  500 pieces will be made.  For the $15,000 or so this watch will probablycost, I can think of many, many more attractive and interesting timepieces, but hey, that’s just me!