DeWitt Geneva 2013 Collection Overview

Ornatus-Mundi · 2013-03-23T02:24:14Z

Explore DeWitt's 2013 collection, including Academia Mirabilis and Twenty-8-Eight. Discover the brand's Art Deco design and new stainless steel models.

From the teaser we posted some time ago, one could see that still today quite a few people are familiar with De Witt and their collection - only.

One could say De Witt is still something like a "sleeper", but one with strong DNA and passion for the detail. A passion for mechanics (especially vintage
automotive), crafts (in general) which ask for outstanding skills and of course Art Déco. If you ever had the pleasure to meet Mr. De Witt in person
you probably can imagine that one of the biggest challenges for the employees is not to be overwhelmed by his (almost) unlimited passion and creativity.

For the company it is probably a strength and a weakness at the same time, but for all those who love the De Witt style it is a feast.

Now let´s have a look at a selection (chosen by Magnus & Oliver) from the collection 2013.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Academia collection received updates in dials and materials, with the Academia Mirabilis, first presented in 2012, now available in additional and more contrasting versions.
The Twenty-8-Eight collection, DeWitt's most elegant line, features less pronounced imperial columns and more American Art Deco elements. The name originates from Mr. de Witt sketching the collection on August 28th.
DeWitt's collections are unified by the 'imperial columns' design element, with subtle differences. The Twenty-8-Eight collection features columns integrated into the case band, while the Academia collection has them on the bezel.
For its 10th anniversary in 2013, DeWitt launched the New Academia collection, limited to 200 pieces, including the manufacture's first stainless steel watches (Hora Mundi and Grande Date) to offer a lower entry price point.
A collector expresses admiration for DeWitt's Art Deco design, particularly the Twenty-8-Eight collection, noting the brand's attention to detail in both movement and case/dial aesthetics.
A community member acknowledges the comprehensive report and expresses a need to see the current DeWitt collection in person for an updated perspective.

The Discussion

Ornatus-Mundi

Mar 23, 2013

The Twenty-8-Eight Collection

DeWitt's Twenty-8-Eight Collection is the most elegant one created by the manufacture. Here, the mechanical motive of the imperial columns is less pronounced and instead leaves room for more architecturally-inspired Art Deco elements, American Art Deco specifically. BTW, did you know where the unwieldy name of this collection comes from? It is because Mr de Witt conceived and sketched out the collection for the first time one August 28... This year we did not see a new watch or a new movement bu

Mostel

Mar 24, 2013

The 28's movement is

surprisingly unremarkable, no? But I sort of like the Tourb, in its over the top deWitt-ness.

small-luxury-world

Mar 25, 2013

The "basic" movement shown ...

is probably not the (key) reason to buy the watch, but also it wouldn´t keep me away if I am in the market for a watch in that very special style. Oliver

Ornatus-Mundi

Mar 23, 2013

The Academia Collection

Also, the Academia collection received updates in dials and materials. Academia Mirabilis This watch with its partly open-worked dial has already been presented last year (more on its gestation here ) but now comes in additional and more contrasty colour versions. We were shown the chocolate one (well, a second 'sweet' novelty at DW this year)... “The Academia Mirabilis reveals a part of its secrets at the end of the day when the noise and stress give way to silence and peace. Like a night flowe

foversta

Mar 23, 2013

I like a lot the Mirabilis.

Uusually, I'm not a great fan of open dials but this time, I think that the whole design works pretty well. Thanks a lot for these pictures and for the comprehensive report! Fx

Ornatus-Mundi

Mar 23, 2013

The New Academia Collection: Celebrating 10 years of DeWitt!

In 2013 DeWitt celebrates its first 10 years of existence with a new collection, the New Academia . All of them are limited to 200 pieces. For the first time the manufacture offers a stainless steel watch. This considerably lowers the entry point for DeWitt (now 10.000CHF) and thus may well attract a new clientele for the company. Right from the start DeWitt offers two models, the Hora Mundi (with a second time zone display) and the Grande Date. Let's take a look at the Hora Mundi first: The wat

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