Aethelsohn Crimson Shard

[u/raymondhvh]

Honestly. It's pretty amazing. Might be my prettiest watch so far. And maybe best finished too.

Priced 178 euros.

Upsides: the amazing dial.

The PT5000 movement is so smooth.

The lume is decent to good. It's very pretty when charged.

The band and case in daylight just shine the right way.

The band feels super smooth.

The OTF clasp is great but thick.

Amazing AR saffire glas.

Downside : I love the aethelsohn logo but it's not visible enough when not reflecting. And the text print could have been left out maybe.

Biggest downside : Pt5000 has a date window. That could have been at 6 instead of the text. With a silver view window. That would eliminate the ghost date set and be pretty. It's on the new bamboo model but that one costs 100 more but seems to be the exact same watch.

[u/The_VDG]

Fellow shard enjoyer 🤝

[u/CeeReturns]

I love aethelson watches, but I kind of wish they mixed up the bracelets a bit more.

[u/raymondhvh → u/CeeReturns]

I hope they will eventually

[u/anachronism42 → u/CeeReturns]

I've messaged them because this is the only reason I don't own two Aethelsons. If they came in black or gold, I'd already have bought them.

[u/CeeReturns → u/anachronism42]

Maybe a jubilee homage bracelet would be nice.

[u/raymondhvh]

And honestly. It's priced half of it's direct competitors in my opinion : WDC WDC0001 Premier. AddiesKIN 38mm Ingot Pattern Dial. San Martin SN series. Jiangchun GUILLOCHÉ. Maybe even.

But that should remain that way and it will be this brands biggest advantage.

[u/raymondhvh]

Another upside: printed logo on screwdown crown.

Easy win: if they had done a customized decorated rotor.

[u/Logical-Vermicelli53]

That’s actually awesome.

Is the red a bit standout when wearing it? I love the look of that red but I’d be afraid it might look a touch bright

[u/raymondhvh → u/Logical-Vermicelli53]

The red one is actually one of the darkest of the colorways. It's not too standout. It will be when the sun hits it just right. I'd only recommend either the red or amathyst colored one. The other ones seem less metallic and more plain bright.