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NWA . . . An obsession finally achieved!
Moritz Grossmann 37 Arabic Vintage
Seeing one in the metal became a mission. I burned some frequent flyer miles and visited an AD in NYC, hoping to finally experience it firsthand. Unfortunately, they didn’t have the 37 Arabic Vintage available. What they did have was its white gold cousin with a black dial — a fantastic piece in its own right, and a perfect opportunity to test the proportions on my wrist:
Emotionally, though, it wasn’t the same. White gold/black is refined and serious, but it lacked the warmth that pulled me toward the 37 Arabic Vintage:
Still, I wasn’t giving up. After months of searching, I finally tracked down an AD in California that had one available. A few emails, a few calls, a few more frequent flyer miles . . . and I was on a plane. And then — there it was. Excitement, yes. But also something unexpected:
Natural light poured through the windows. Just like before, the emotion hit immediately — electric, impossible to ignore. This had to join the collection:
When I first saw the coverage on Monochrome Watches back in October 2024, I wasn’t just intrigued — it was immediate love. The design, the proportions . . . even the vintage cues — everything spoke to me on an extremely high emotional level:
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The only real concern I had was the brushed stainless steel case. In some of the press photos, it almost looked plastic, which is a tough detail to overlook for me. It’s the same reason I’ve never warmed to titanium:
Seeing one in the metal became a mission. I burned some frequent flyer miles and visited an AD in NYC, hoping to finally experience it firsthand. Unfortunately, they didn’t have the 37 Arabic Vintage available. What they did have was its white gold cousin with a black dial — a fantastic piece in its own right, and a perfect opportunity to test the proportions on my wrist:
With that vintage charm, the 37mm case size just feels right — balanced and very wearable:
Emotionally, though, it wasn’t the same. White gold/black is refined and serious, but it lacked the warmth that pulled me toward the 37 Arabic Vintage: Still, I wasn’t giving up. After months of searching, I finally tracked down an AD in California that had one available. A few emails, a few calls, a few more frequent flyer miles . . . and I was on a plane. And then — there it was. Excitement, yes. But also something unexpected:
At first glance, the dial seemed . . . muted. Far more subdued than the photos I had studied obsessively online. Under the AD’s bright lighting, it almost felt restrained — quieter than the emotional explosion I had imagined. But as I stepped away from the glare, it started to transform:
Stepping out of the glare, the dial woke up. The texture started to come through, the warmth built… and suddenly that vintage character just clicked. The Arabic numerals, the subtle tonal shifts, the way the light skimmed across the surface — it all came together. My pulse jumped:
On the wrist, the strap settles perfectly. The anthracite dial — the raised numerals, the crisp scales, even that historic logo — it all just works. Those impossibly thin, polished hands tie everything together. It’s a watch that demands attention — and rewards it. And in that moment, the obsession only intensified:
For a while, I figured it was forever out of reach. Then life shifted. I’d moved into independent consulting — a risky jump that needed conviction and a bit of faith. Not long after, I found myself at a local AD in February, scanning their lineup of independent brands . . . and there it was again:
Natural light poured through the windows. Just like before, the emotion hit immediately — electric, impossible to ignore. This had to join the collection: Some watches impress. Some make sense on paper — even in press releases. And then there are the rare few that connect in a way that defies logic. The 37 Arabic Vintage is one of those for me:
What began as fascination became fixation. And fixation became ownership!🥂
Cheers, my friend!🙏
BTW Huge thank you for all your recent posts on brands I’ve never heard of before! Much appreciated!🥂
Big congratulations and sharing your exciting journey and hunt of a watch that you love and enjoy.
Wear it in good health 🥂
Imho the case brushing . . .
. . . is exquisite. Please bring it to our gathering four weeks from now.
Enthralled,
Art
I will try my best, Art!
I’ll be flying in to NYC from Baton Rouge. Unfortunately, there are no safes in my hotel in Baton Rouge. Can’t make any promises, but I’ll will try! HAGWE!🥂
Merci, mon ami!🙏
BTW I had the opportunity to see their Tremblage in the flesh!
Another stunning and spectacular piece by the brand:
Another stunning and spectacular piece by the brand:
Huge congratulations, Mark!
I absolutely love this model. Wear it in the best of health and happiness!
Wonderful post and wonderful watch.
Huge congratulations !
This Arabic Vintage looks truly gorgeous and the proportions are perfect!
Great addition to your collection.
Best, Emmanuel
This Arabic Vintage looks truly gorgeous and the proportions are perfect!
Great addition to your collection.
Best, Emmanuel
Thank you, Larry!🙏 These hands are unbelievably executed!🤌
I also feel they are just the right width. Some of the previous generations of MG had hands that were simply too thin IMHO. HAGWE!🥂
Congratulations, it looks great on you!
It was exciting to read such a great hunt, how your focus never shifted through years and how you finally reached the target. Use it in health and happiness.
Cheers, Derreck!🙏 Much appreciated!
What I didn’t mention was the stage of going through depression after I saw it and thinking it would never be possible. Good reminder to stay focused and the stars just may align in one’s favor!
So grateful to have this in the collection! HAGWE!🥂
So grateful to have this in the collection! HAGWE!🥂
Amazing brand, great choice!!
I have watched these guys 5+ years. I tired to deal for a platinum power reserve a few years ago, but it did not happen.
May you wear yours in the best of health!!
Thank you, Michael!🙏
That is another spectacular piece from this brand. Sorry it didn’t work out for you! ButI’m sure there will be others!
Thanks again! HAGWE!🥂
Thanks again! HAGWE!🥂
I couldn’t be happier with the overall execution, the size, strap combo, etc! So captivated by this gem! Thanks, my friend!🙏 HAGWE!🥂