Straum Opphav Damascus - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

Straum Opphav Damascus is a model launched in 2022, a distinctive take on Straum’s Opphav line featuring a Damascus-steel case whose layered pattern is unique to each watch, paired with the Norwegian-landscape textured dial; it keeps the compact Opphav footprint (≈41 mm diameter, ≈11.1 mm thick, ≈46.6 mm lug-to-lug), a sapphire crystal and 100 m water-resistance, and uses the Sellita SW200-1 automatic in Elaboré grade with the “ghost date” removed versus the standard Opphav.

Design & legibility: the model’s identity

The Opphav silhouette is crisp and restrained: sharp case facets, slim bezel, deep relief dial and faceted baton hands/markers with Super-LumiNova, with a central seconds hand gliding over the dial’s miniature topography; the Damascus case adds shifting light/dark waves unique to each piece, enhancing both dial contrast and on-wrist character, so Opphav Damascus blends clean “sport-chic” readability with a living material that plays with light.

Case, strap and everyday comfort

Forged from layered Damascus steel and then etched/polished to reveal the grain, the case keeps compact measurements (≈41 × 11.1 mm, L2L ≈46.6 mm) that slide under cuffs; 100 m WR, sapphire and an easy-to-grip crown make it a robust daily, typically delivered on leather with a natural drape from the short lugs, meaning you get a strong material presence without giving up wearability or versatility.

Movement: architecture, performance and care

Powering the watch is Sellita’s SW200-1 in Elaboré grade (4 Hz, automatic, hacking), and—importantly—without the unused date position; versus the standard Opphav, this execution improves regulation and functional neatness while remaining easy to service; in practice, expect roughly 38–41 hours of power reserve and plan 4–6-year services with periodic pressure checks.

Timeline & main models (2021–2025)

(2022) Straum Opphav Damascus Blue:

The first Damascus-case take matched to a blue relief dial, 100 m WR and sapphire, on dedicated leather; each case shows a one-off pattern from forging and etching, underscoring uniqueness. The SW200-1 moves to Elaboré grade and loses the ghost date for cleaner operation. The Opphav Damascus collection totals 250 pieces across all colours.

(2022) Straum Opphav Damascus Black:

A dark-dial variant (a “seabed” vibe) with Damascus case, maximising contrast against bright applied markers; same 41 mm architecture, sapphire, 100 m, and SW200-1 Elaboré. Night legibility remains strong while the subdued dial lets the Damascus grain take centre stage. Scarcity within the 250-piece total fuels collector interest.

(2022) Straum Opphav Damascus Green:

Green relief dial paired to the Damascus case, keeping the compact wear and water-ready spec; under sunlight the cross-play between the dial’s strata and the case’s waves adds real depth. The Elaboré regulation supports steady timekeeping in this execution; within the small overall run, this colour is among the most sought after pre-owned.

(2022) Straum Opphav Damascus White:

A bright treatment that accentuates both dial relief and case grain while retaining the technical base (≈41 mm, ≈11.1 mm, L2L ≈46.6 mm, 100 m, SW200-1 Elaboré); on leather it slips under cuffs yet keeps a distinct, sculptural identity. In line with the 250-piece total for four colours.

Conclusion

Distinct without being loud, the Straum Opphav Damascus targets wearers wanting a compact, readable daily with a material twist; the dial relief, Damascus case and tidied-up SW200-1 make for an identity you recognise at a glance. To pick your variant, start with colour and use case, then confirm on-wrist the way the grain and dial relief play together; to close the loop, lean on Dialicious customer reviews for comfort, legibility and long-term impressions.

(Updated October 2025)