Wind of change 's review on his Batavi

Batavi is a small, Dutch micro-brand that offers comfortable watches. This mechanical chronograph combines several qualities: it's both classically elegant and features relaxed, summery colors. It boasts compact dimensions (38 mm in diameter with a thickness that's not immediately apparent but is still 13.5 mm) and is accessible, as it's assembled in France. The retail price is €699, and it was originally offered as a pre-order with a discount. This watch is equipped with a Seagull ST1901 hand-wound movement, visible through the open case back. The movement's main advantage is its affordability while also being quite attractive, featuring engraved Geneva stripes and colored screws. It comes with a metal bracelet, but I prefer a Vario leather strap that matches the blue of the hands. These syringe-shaped hands are particularly well-designed, combining precision and legibility. The metal bracelet makes sense since it's more of a summer watch given its range of colors, but personally I prefer wearing it on a Vario leather strap. We'll see if rubber or a NATO strap doesn't suit it better in the end. At launch, the watch was released with a fragrance, an interesting initiative, but I can't comment on the relevance of the association since the fragrance was no longer available when I bought it. Ultimately, the idea of associating a watch with another object that engages other senses is a good one and perfectly legitimate. The ST1901 movement is naturally associated with a sound, a three-Hertz beat; you can hear it when you close your eyes. It's slower than a 4 Hz movement, still a bit fast, but it's already close to the most soothing frequency in the animal kingdom. With this watch, I'll be listening to the oceanic rock of Agamemnonz: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=R1WXGet2A9Q&list=OLAK5uy_mmgGRN0qwWlJuWxudQe1aYjdGxs23bQa0