Aristo started way back in 1907, for three generations making precision and reliable timepieces for collectors around the world. When we think of "Watches from Pforzheim", clean and minimalistic designs quickly comes to mind and you are not amiss.
This designs can be seen in their Bauhaus 38 collection in three colors: Creme, Fresh White and Midnight Blue.
| Aristo Bauhaus 38 Midnight Blue 4H129 |
The term "Bauhaus" was founded by architect Walter Gropius in Weimar located in Germany from the early 1920s; that bring forth minimalism, simplicity and elegance into art and architecture. Applying these elements into timepieces, the Bauhaus 38 has clean minimalistic dial that makes it elegant enough to be dressy and simple enough for daily wear. It is full of heritage with some modern attitude.
The Arabic hour markers is reminiscent of the 1970s typeface designed by Ed Benguiat and Victor Caruso. This can be found in other German Brethrens like Nomos and Stowa. The Midnight Blue edition also has a sunburst dark blue hue that allows wearer to enjoy difference shades of blue in different lighting environment. Depending on lighting, the dial can turn from evening blue to midnight blue. Something you will need to see in person to admire.
| Polished case with sapphire crystal |
The design also features a date window at 3 and flaring steel hands, keeping things the old school way without being too playful.
Onto the case, the Bauhaus 38 as its name implies has a 38mm case and mere thickness of only 9.5mm. It features a full polished bezel and case along with arched lugs, giving it a classic 1930s dress watch vibe. While it showcases a more traditional form, Aristo decides to bring in some modern element by having an opened caseback for the wearer to admire the Swiss Made ETA2824-2 automatic at work.
Like all Aristo watch, the Bauhaus 38 is made specially for Gnomon Watches with a flat sapphire crystal.
| Display back with Aristo signed |
The watch also has a water resistance of 5 0meters that allows wearers to enjoy some outdoor activities without much worries.
To complete the Bauhaus looks, Aristo pairs it with a matching dark blue 20mm genuine calf leather with alligator embossing.
The overall looks is fun and interesting, and a unique take on the Bauhaus design. At 38mm size, the Bauhaus 38 wears well making it more desirable than ever. The overall slim profile and clean case design makes it a nice everyday watch, male or female.
