Fingers-On With the New Depancel Attract Chronograph Tangerine

Following the wave of micro-brands and their unique, usually accessible choices, Depancel is a French model specialising in computerized watches impressed by the world of automobiles – particularly superb French classic automobiles. The identify Depancel is the contraction of three well-known French automobile producers, Delage, Panexhausting and Facel Vega. Utilizing a mannequin of co-creation with its neighborhood and pre-order campaigns, the model’s watches supply wonderful worth for cash. The model not too long ago upped its recreation with the launch of an computerized chronograph with a Swiss motion, the Attract Chronograph, which returns in a vibrant and daring restricted version named The Tangerine. 

A number of collections are produced by Depancel, all with fairly unique designs, such because the Serie-R Cruiser and its distinctive case. At MONOCHROME, the Sequence-A Attract Chronograph is, by fairly a margin, probably the most fascinating of the fashions, primarily due to its cool design and Swiss motion supplied at a good worth. Behind the creation of this watch is a name to the neighborhood. Certainly, Depancel didn’t begin to design its watch from scratch however as an alternative requested its followers and followers for enter. And after compiling suggestions from 10,000 followers, the end result was a watch that options cool design cues, stable mechanics and wonderful worth for cash.

The primary editions of the Depancel Attract Chronograph (restricted to 500 items) at the moment are offered out. Fortunately, it’s again in a brand new restricted run with a daring and vibrant scheme often called the Tangerine. And searching on the watch, you’ll definitely perceive its identify. Briefly, the Tangerine Restricted Version depends on what made the earlier editions profitable and introduces new colors and textures into the equation.

Let’s first speak in regards to the fundamentals. The Depancel Attract Chronograph is a sporty, strong tackle the racing clock. It has presence on the wrist and is supposed to be highly effective. The chrome steel case measures 43mm in diameter and 15mm in peak. It isn’t going to be the best choice for a enterprise watch, though the lug-to-lug measurement stays fairly managed at 48.5mm. The excellent news relating to the specs is the comfy water-resistance of 100 metres and the presence of a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.

The form of the Attract Chronograph – and the Tangerine version – is traditional. A spherical watch with mushroom pushers, it’s a no-surprise mannequin. What makes it stand out are the main points and a few options, akin to a pleasant polished bevel on the aspect, contrasting with the brushed surfaces, a properly designed crown with a colored accent and a set bezel with a tachymeter scale that’s not solely straightforward to learn however crafted from ceramic, made to final.

Underneath the see-through caseback is a motion that marked a step up for the model. Certainly, the Tangerine, like all earlier Sequence-A Attract watches, is powered by a Swiss-made Valjoux 7753 motion. A tried-and-tested calibre that wants no introduction, it’s offered right here in a two-register format with a date show. It’s adorned with a selected rotor with Geneva stripes (the traditional fashions function a honeycomb sample). The motion itself is nothing distinctive, nevertheless it’s nice to see it in a watch from this worth vary.

What makes the Tangerine restricted version distinctive is the dial. Not solely does it have a selected color scheme, nevertheless it additionally comes with its personal horizontal striped sample. The watch’s identify is apparent, because of the a number of touches of orange and purple – on the small seconds ring, on the central seconds hand, contained in the 30-minute counter and on the minute observe. This dial is properly executed, with a variety of depth and textures. And even when there’s a date window, its integration is properly achieved and balanced. All parts are generously coated with Tremendous-LumiNova.

The Depancel Attract Chronograph Tangerine Restricted Version is worn both on an H-shape metal bracelet with a triple-folding clasp or a blue driving leather-based strap with orange stitching (not obtainable on the time of our photoshoot). It’s a restricted version of 100 items, obtainable from 31 January 2023 on the model’s web site. Will probably be priced at EUR 1,695, which once more represents wonderful worth for the cash, contemplating the general high quality of the watch.

For extra particulars, please go to www.depancel.com.