After producing two, distinctively styled chronographs, the Transylvanian brand Peren has now launched its first mechanical watch, the Hintz. We at The Time Bum should be getting our hands on a prototype for a hands-on review in the coming weeks, but we thought it looked tasty enough to warrant a preview - particularly since the Kickstarter campaign is now down to its last two weeks.
It is an attractive piece, finished in off-white with embossed dark red indices. True to its pocket watch inspiration, it houses an ETA Unitas 6498-1 hand-winding movement in its polished 42.5mm case. While this seems large considering its dressy appearance, it is 50mm long and only 11.2mm thick, which should make it quite wearable on a wide range of wrists.
It has a display case back, a domed and anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal, and is water-resistant to 100m. Full retail will be 796 CHF (about $840 US) but you can still get one on Kickstarter for as low as $396 with a standard grade movement or $496 with an elabore movement. Leather is standard but you can fit a mesh bracelet for an additional $60.
Stay tuned for our review, but if you want more information or to place an order, visit the Peren Hinz Kickstarter page. ⬩
