It's pretty cool, saw it in Basel . . .

. . . uses a barometer for measuring air pressure both to determine altitude, and to track changes in air pressure over time as a way of predicting changes in the weather. There is a valve that you open "on demand" so to speak, at 4:00. You calibrate the barometer as a first step and then set the weather gauge to the zero position and the next time you open the valve, it shows whether the barometric pressure is rising or falling, and thus, if better weather or worse weather should be expected. You can also at the same time calibrate the barometer for the right altitude so you get an accurate reading even if air pressure has changed (as it will have) from the last calibration. The barometer is a dual-capsule, aneroid type. A very cool complication that offers a lot of adaptability and accuracy. Breva has launched 2 models; one a weather gauge/altimeter and the other a pure altimeter with a very high precision altitude read-off system. They are also very cool looking

An unexpected encounter with a Breva watch.

By: amanico : April 23rd, 2014-22:59

I fell very quickly on that Watch, the Breva Genie A Barometer and Altimeter Watch, something we could find in the Fifties ( Favre Leuba ) which has been perfectionned, of course. I am impressed, to say the least, by this kind of Watch. The design is top,...

That's one great watch. Good looking and well balanced ... I never heard of this brand

By: Mr.Orange : April 23rd, 2014-23:32

Looking forward seeing it in real. Can you tell us more about the brand? All the best, Mr.O

I wish I could. My encounter with the CEO of Breva lasted 5 minutes.

By: amanico : April 23rd, 2014-23:52

It was my first moment with the brand. A good surprise, which gave me the feeling to dig into the brand. I will certainly have other opportunities. Have a look at the link I posted. Don saw the brand at the Basel Fair. Best, My Dear Mr Orange! Nicolas

I actually tested the watch at Swissotel Singapore 1st to 70th floor

By: Hororgasm : April 24th, 2014-14:38

And clocked about 200m. The altimeter works!! and the person who help create the watch....Mojon in Singapore late last year, his first trip to Singapore. best, Horo ...

And the barometer? ;) [nt]

By: amanico : April 24th, 2014-14:43

my brain is tuned to learning only one complication a night, sadly :)-

By: Hororgasm : April 24th, 2014-14:51

;-)) Ah well, hope you enjoyed a cocktail or 2 on the 70th! Atractive piece isn't it? (nt) [nt]

By: Mr.Orange : April 24th, 2014-22:33

Thanks for sharing! Just curious. which model did you saw? Got the chance to see the titanium models too? Have a great weekend, cheers, Mr.O

I saw all models . . .

By: Jack Forster : April 25th, 2014-10:24

. . . I have to admit my memory is not as sharp as I would like; it was my first appointment of the show and I was pretty jet-lagged ;) but they're wonderful in the metal --really work from a design standpoint and have a great, precision-instrument feel.

Thanks for these additional informations on how it works, Jack.

By: amanico : April 24th, 2014-22:46

And yes, I was deeply pleased to see it in the real. Comfortable on the wrist despite its size and thickness, nicely shaped case, and great dial with the sapphire dial for the time. Much nicer and more impressive in the real life than in pictures. And I t...

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