Posted by Will Duncan
on 9th February 2024
in Dress
Söner City Collection
Sponsored
Manufacturer: Söner Watches | Price: $255 / $335 USD (50% off Retail)
Söner City Collection – Nostalgia & Amorous
- Dimensions: Case – 28mm, Thickness – 7.2mm, Lug to Lug – 39.8mm, Lug Width – 20mm
- Total Weight: 46g (Nostalgia) (including leather strap)
- Movement: Amorous (Automatic) – Sellita SW100A, 28,800vph, Hackable, Self Winding, 38hr PR, Date @3
- Movement: Nostalgia (Quartz) – ETA 901.001 Quartz, 3 Jewels, 11 Year Battery
- Case: Brushed or Polished 316L Stainless Steel / Brushed Gold, 800Hv Hardness Coating
- Strap: Black or Brown Leather, 2 Sizes Available, Quick Release, Signed Steel Buckle, Mesh Bracelet Option
- Crystal: Domed Sapphire, 5x Layers of Anti-Reflective Coating (Underside)
- Dial: Sunburst, Printed Logo & Model Name, Dauphine Hands, Applied Indexes
- Water Resistance: 50m / 5 ATM / 165ft
- Caseback: Solid, Screwed Down, Unique Serial Number
- Crown: Push/Pull, Signed
- Where to Buy: Kickstarter Launching 29th February 2024
- Warranty: 10 Years International, 30 Days Return, 24/7 Support
Söner City Collection - Amorous (Automatic)
Söner City Collection - Nostalgia (Quartz)
Söner City Collection Video Review
Söner Watches - A Brief History
"You're the hero in our story, the reason we exist. There is no flowery language, flashy ads, or even a head of marketing to make us feel important. It's just us. Do you want to stand out, get attention, and be among the few rocking something unique on your wrist? If so, Söner might be the watch for you. We don't want to fit in; we aim to be the number 1 go-to brand for square and rectangular watches globally. Your Söner is with you throughout the day, whether you're picking up the kids, heading to the office, having a beer with friends, or having dinner with your partner. Your Söner just tags a long, making you look good, attracting comments, and giving you that awesome feeling of pride. Not like other brands, Soner is one of its own. We're the only watch brand in the world that exclusively produce analog rectangular watches. We will never design a round watch. Join us, defy the norm, experience something extraordinary. At a time when the majority of watches available on the market conform to a round or roundish design, we are proud to present a game-changing alternative. It all started with a simple yet profound question: "Why do most watches look the same?" This sparked something within us – a desire to break free from the norm and do things differently. While round watches dominate, we serve the seekers of uniqueness and the extraordinary. Our passion lies in creating timepieces that break free from the mainstream, embracing individuality and offering a unique type of design.
The journey started a decade ago when Freddie set out to honor a lifetime achievement with a unique and high-quality timepiece. He soon realized the watch industry was trapped in conformity, dominated by round-faced watches. But this revelation fueled a revolution. Freddie's relentless pursuit of a timepiece that demanded no compromise in design, function, or value ignited a passion and expertise in the art of watchmaking, giving birth to what we know today as Söner Watches. In 2017, Söner Watches emerged onto the grand stage, unveiling our inaugural masterpiece, the iconic Legacy. Seamlessly merging history with bold experimentation, Freddie's entrepreneurial spirit breathes life into every intricate detail of the Söner timepieces. Each watch bears witness to unwavering dedication, countless trials, and a commitment to Defying The Norm. At the heart of our watchmaking lies the drive to challenge conventions and redefining watch norms with our visionary square designs. While the world settled for round conformity, Söner Watches invites you to embark on a daring horological
adventure – a tribute to the pursuit of the extraordinary.
The journey started a decade ago when Freddie set out to honor a lifetime achievement with a unique and high-quality timepiece. He soon realized the watch industry was trapped in conformity, dominated by round-faced watches. But this revelation fueled a revolution. Freddie's relentless pursuit of a timepiece that demanded no compromise in design, function, or value ignited a passion and expertise in the art of watchmaking, giving birth to what we know today as Söner Watches. In 2017, Söner Watches emerged onto the grand stage, unveiling our inaugural masterpiece, the iconic Legacy. Seamlessly merging history with bold experimentation, Freddie's entrepreneurial spirit breathes life into every intricate detail of the Söner timepieces. Each watch bears witness to unwavering dedication, countless trials, and a commitment to Defying The Norm. At the heart of our watchmaking lies the drive to challenge conventions and redefining watch norms with our visionary square designs. While the world settled for round conformity, Söner Watches invites you to embark on a daring horological
adventure – a tribute to the pursuit of the extraordinary.
Söner watches was founded by Freddie Palmgren with a vision to truly expand the Art Deco style in to the watch industry. Originating in France during World War I, Art Deco is a celebration of modernism and elegance characterized by geometric designs, rectangular shapes, and a sleek sophistication. A century later, its popularity continues to grow, making Söner the perfect embodiment of this timeless style. Geometric designs, which were the hallmark of the Art Deco era, lend themselves really well to watchmaking. The major characteristics of the Art Deco style include:
- Heavy geometric influences
- Rectangular shapes
- Straight lines
- Vibrant colors
- Streamlined and sleek forms
- Stepped forms
in the logo and the three dots representing Freddie and his sons. Söner embodies family heritage and the concept of a timepiece to be treasured for generations."
Freddie Palmgren
CEO & Founder, Söner Watches
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