The ALESSI by Wiel Arets wristwatch
IF GETTING text messaged about new arrivals and exclusive offers is what a relationship makes, then I have one with the Alessi store in the Philippines.
Alessi is an Italian lifestyle brand that started out as a kitchen utensil company. But I became cognizant of them already as the purveyor of very “post-modern,” cutting-edge designer pieces for the home – not just the kitchen.
What I love most about them is their wristwatch collection, a collaboration between them and internationally renowned and multi-awarded architects and industrial designers. I started off with the Karim Rashids, obviously gravitating towards monochromatic timepieces in fun colors but with a simple dial. Eventually, I craved to own one of the solid all-stainless steel stuff, and automatic movement if possible. Unfortunately, it had never been available in the Philippines. I put myself on a wait list. And that was exactly it – quite a wait. Hahaha!
The topmost black wristwatch on the right is a Karim Rashid.
Fortunately here in Singapore, Moments by City Chain, as well as that store beside Krasnaya Watch Gallery at ION Orchard, carries Alessi timepieces. I found at both stores the one I have been lusting after – the AL16000, the Wiel Arets solid all-stainless steel timepiece with an internationally registered automatic movement! (Wiel Arets is a world-famous Dutch architect. You can Wikipedia him for more information. Hehe.)
That window is a peek into the mechanism of what is engraved on the back to be an "INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED..."
"...AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT." Also on the back are the words "ALESSI / WIEL ARETS".
I had to keep coming back to the store to see if I really felt that I wanted it. I lost sleep over it so that meant I had to have it. Hahaha! I love it’s being really solid and hefty. It’s quite subtly mysterious that the back is not totally an exhibition caseback but rather a peek-a-boo one that allows just a slight glimpse into the automatic movement. And the bracelet is really sturdy and locks in place with a trusty push-button deployment mechanism. The dial is white and the hour markers are embossed glow-in-the-dark stainless steel circles, a theme that is repeated in the crown design. I couldn’t ask for more.
I love the push-button deployment clasp that locks the sturdy all-stainless steel bracelet in place.
I find ALESSI's packaging funky.
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