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The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

I was able to get my hands on this magnificent example of the Zenith DEFY reference A3645 NATO equipment. The faceted case looks a bit like a bolt with a succession of geometric shapes and different polishes. The glass is composed of a first belt then a domed one which gives the whole a very nice coherence. The dial with its hands and indexes typical of the 70s brings a discreet charm. Everything fits together, the 37mm is enough to bring a presence, the thickness is contained to house the 4hz auto movement, the black rally strap is discreet. The icing on the cake, this example is incredibly well preserved. It is a discreet watch but which displays a beautiful personality that I love to take out as a Daily.

A Defy over 50 years old

This 250-piece edition Opphav Damascus green dial model is simply magnificent! It captures the light in a crazy way and darkens completely in low light. The indexes and hands are very well finished. The caseback is nicely decorated to avoid a direct view of the undecorated movement. The comfort and consistency of the watch are excellent.

An exceptional dial

This version with a rubber strap is breathtaking!
Even the strap is of remarkable quality, solid and supple, with a textured pattern that's both pleasant to the touch and to the eye.
The dial seems alive in varying light. It's vivid, expressive, and impressive as soon as a ray of sunlight caresses its surface. The watch's highly accomplished and special construction speaks volumes about how everything holds together. There are four hollows around the 3, 6, 9, and 12 hour markers, and the dial is held by the circumference of the caseband. The decoration of the ETA 2892 A2 movement is fantastic, and thanks to the large opening in the back case, the whole thing can be easily admired. The caseband and lugs benefit from exemplary hand-polishing, worthy of the finest Japanese watchmakers. Under a magnifying glass, it's simply incredibly precise and exemplary in its execution. The shape of the lugs, the date window, the crown, and the concave side shapes of the case are perfectly balanced. The different polishes reflect from black to mirror-like, which is stunning.

A high-level identity and finish

<p><strong>Straum</strong> was born in 2021 in Norway from two industrial designers, Lasse Roxrud Farstad and &Oslash;ystein Helle Husby. The brand stands out with textured dials inspired by Nordic landscapes and compact cases with carefully tuned wearability. It targets enthusiasts of contemporary watchmaking who value design, perceived quality, and a credible geography-driven narrative, with limited series and a primarily direct-to-consumer approach.</p>
<h3>Norwegian reliefs: dials sculpted by light</h3>
<p>The maison&rsquo;s hallmark lies in dials that capture mineral and organic textures (ice, rock, volcanic sand) through tooling and surface finishes engineered to play with light; the goal is to deliver clear legibility while adding visual depth without ornamental overload, an approach in which <strong>form first serves readability before expressing the story</strong>.</p>
<p>These reliefs are purposeful rather than gratuitous: they are paired with crisp markers, high-contrast hands, and controlled reflections (sapphire crystals, anti-reflective coatings, brushing angles) to maintain coherence; the result is a dial that feels alive in daily wear&mdash;changing with the light&mdash;yet remains controlled in its contrasts to secure <strong>immediate time reading in most environments</strong>.</p>
<h3>Opphav, Rastarkalv, Jan Mayen: families and use-cases</h3>
<p>The collection clusters into three axes: a foundational line with a clean language, a limited series with strong narrative content, and a more architectural family with an integrated case; each axis answers a clear brief (daily versatility, collectible piece, contemporary sport-chic) with contained sizes and studied bracelets, so buyers can choose on concrete criteria rather than imagery alone, pursuing <strong>a tight match between wearing context and visual character</strong>.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Straum Opphav</strong> &mdash; The inaugural textured-dial line designed for everyday versatility and a first encounter with the brand&rsquo;s aesthetic.</li>
<li><strong>Straum Rastarkalv</strong> &mdash; Numbered limited edition with dials fashioned from millennia-old material, engineered casework.</li>
<li><strong>Straum Jan Mayen</strong> &mdash; Integrated-case family (steel or titanium depending on versions), dials inspired by the namesake volcanic island, including &ldquo;Arctic&rdquo; and &ldquo;Basalt&rdquo; variants.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Steel, damascus and titanium: materials and integrated ergonomics</h3>
<p>Stainless-steel cases are precisely beveled and brushed to catch the light without visual bulk, some projects exploring damascus steel for its layered grain, while Grade 5 titanium iterations reduce weight; the design favors short lug-to-lug footprints and pronounced bracelet drop angles to enhance comfort, with attention to interfaces (end-links, attachments) aimed at <strong>a naturally stable wrist fit without constraint</strong>.</p>
<p>The &ldquo;integrated&rdquo; idiom remains contemporary in spirit: taut volumes, structured flanks, clean transitions between brushed and polished surfaces, and links that visually extend the mid-case; on select references, a micro-adjust clasp accommodates intraday wrist changes&mdash;more useful than it first seems&mdash;helping retain the balance between hold and freedom in pursuit of <strong>unobtrusive, all-day wear from morning to night</strong>.</p>
<h3>Calibers and regulation: Swiss pragmatism, Nordic intent</h3>
<p>The brand relies on well-regarded Swiss automatics chosen for parts availability and stability (for example Sellita SW200-1 on certain editions, or La Joux-Perret G101 with extended power reserve in later versions), guided by a simple philosophy: pick a dependable engine, regulate it properly, and house it in a carefully composed case-and-dial architecture to deliver <strong>a calm ownership experience rather than spec-sheet theatrics</strong>.</p>
<p>Quality control emphasizes interfaces (crown, tube, back, gaskets) and the precise fit of visible parts (hands, markers, chapter ring), as these often drive the perception of quality; the ambition is to align wrist feel with the level of execution seen under a loupe, so that detail serves the whole and the whole confirms the detail&mdash;the pursuit of <strong>coherence perceived at every viewing distance</strong>.</p>
<h3>Direct distribution and limited series: measured scarcity</h3>
<p>The business model favors direct sales and a few trusted partners, with numbered limited editions on certain variants (for example dials sourced from rare natural matter) and small production runs elsewhere&mdash;not to create artificial shortage, but to keep development cadence under control; this means availability varies by version, which makes an <strong>active watchlist valuable if a specific configuration appeals to you</strong>.</p>
<p>Limited editions carry specific narratives (materials, geology, topography) structuring the offering without diluting it; buyers can choose between a strongly narrative piece and a more &ldquo;toolish&rdquo; daily reference, both held to the same finishing standards; crucially, texture never overrides clarity: the brief requires the watch to remain an instrument first, faithful to an ethos of <strong>aesthetics in the service of function rather than the other way around</strong>.</p>
<h3>Positioning and pricing: a Nordic design-driven microbrand</h3>
<p>The position sits above entry-level microbrands, with pricing consistent with the build (worked case, textured dial, sapphire, Swiss movements), options in steel or titanium, and runs that are more or less limited depending on materials; exact public ranges can vary by series (not disclosed), but the intent is constant: offer a visually singular, technically sound object anchored in <strong>real-world comfort and clarity</strong>.</p>
<p>On the secondary market, highly narrative pieces (specific materials, short runs) attract the spotlight, while serial-production references are assessed mainly by condition and color preference; in all cases, judge on the wrist rather than on screen: perceived size, thickness, bracelet suppleness, and how textures behave in natural light are decisive to validate <strong>a long-term affinity beyond the first visual hit</strong>.</p>
<h3>Buying guidance: size, readability, context of use</h3>
<p>Start with the use-case: one-watch daily wear, office-to-weekend rotation, or collectible piece for occasional wear; follow with perceived dimensions (diameter, thickness, lug-to-lug) and bracelet drape; check day/night contrast and the absence of distracting glare; finally, project servicing (water-resistance checks, routine service) for relaxed long-term ownership, because the best choice is the one that enables a <strong>simple, gratifying daily relationship</strong>.</p>
<p>If you hesitate between families, try the most &ldquo;neutral&rdquo; and versatile first before considering a high-personality edition; if weight reduction and scratch resistance take priority, look to titanium iterations; if material storytelling speaks to you, seek a limited series while accepting shorter availability windows; in every case, let your wrist decide&mdash;it will find the <strong>right balance between character and comfort</strong>.</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>Straum addresses enthusiasts seeking a contemporary watch with strong visual presence that doesn&rsquo;t sacrifice legibility or comfort. You recognize it by textured dials inspired by Nordic landscapes, compact cases, and crisp finishing that celebrates light. To decide, start from use and wear, then arbitrate between everyday discretion and narrative charge. <strong>Finally, cross-check your shortlist with Dialicious customer reviews to pick the configuration that truly fits your life.</strong></p>
<p>(Updated October 2025)</p>

<p><strong>Bausele</strong> est une marque horlog&egrave;re fond&eacute;e en <strong>2011</strong> &agrave; Sydney, en Australie, par Christophe Hoppe. Le nom, contraction de &ldquo;<strong>B</strong>eyond <strong>AUS</strong>tralian <strong>ELE</strong>ments&rdquo;, traduit l&rsquo;ADN fondateur de la maison : associer le design contemporain &agrave; un enracinement profond dans le territoire australien. Chaque montre int&egrave;gre un fragment physique du pays &ndash; sable, terre rouge, roche &ndash; ins&eacute;r&eacute; dans une capsule discr&egrave;te au niveau de la couronne.</p>
<p>Ce d&eacute;tail symbolique distingue imm&eacute;diatement Bausele de la concurrence internationale et transforme chaque montre en objet narratif, porteur d&rsquo;une part d&rsquo;identit&eacute; australienne. En un peu plus d&rsquo;une d&eacute;cennie, la marque s&rsquo;est impos&eacute;e comme le fer de lance de l&rsquo;horlogerie australienne contemporaine, conjuguant esprit d&rsquo;aventure, style affirm&eacute; et storytelling patriotique.</p>
<h3>Bausele et son identit&eacute; australienne unique</h3>
<p>Le c&oelig;ur de l&rsquo;identit&eacute; de Bausele r&eacute;side dans son lien avec l&rsquo;Australie. Dans un paysage horloger domin&eacute; par la Suisse et le Japon, la jeune maison revendique fi&egrave;rement son origine australienne et l&rsquo;int&egrave;gre physiquement dans ses cr&eacute;ations. Chaque montre contient un fragment authentique du pays dans une petite capsule int&eacute;gr&eacute;e &agrave; la couronne. Ce concept donne un sens suppl&eacute;mentaire &agrave; l&rsquo;objet : il ne s&rsquo;agit plus seulement d&rsquo;un instrument de mesure du temps, mais d&rsquo;un symbole d&rsquo;appartenance culturelle. Le design s&rsquo;inspire &eacute;galement de la nature australienne : le bleu profond de l&rsquo;oc&eacute;an Pacifique, les teintes ocres de l&rsquo;outback, ou encore la luminosit&eacute; des ciels c&ocirc;tiers. Ainsi, <strong>Bausele a su transformer son origine g&eacute;ographique en signature horlog&egrave;re distinctive</strong>, une d&eacute;marche rare dans une industrie souvent marqu&eacute;e par l&rsquo;homog&eacute;n&eacute;it&eacute; stylistique.</p>
<h3>Christophe Hoppe : de la Suisse &agrave; l&rsquo;Australie</h3>
<p>Le fondateur de Bausele, Christophe Hoppe, est originaire de Suisse. Apr&egrave;s une carri&egrave;re dans l&rsquo;industrie horlog&egrave;re helv&eacute;tique, il s&rsquo;installe en Australie et d&eacute;cide d&rsquo;y cr&eacute;er une marque qui marierait la rigueur technique suisse &agrave; l&rsquo;imaginaire australien. Ce double h&eacute;ritage est au c&oelig;ur de l&rsquo;ADN de la maison : la fiabilit&eacute; des mouvements et des composants s&rsquo;appuie sur des standards europ&eacute;ens, tandis que le design et le storytelling s&rsquo;ancrent dans le territoire australien. Cette approche originale lui permet d&rsquo;&eacute;viter le pi&egrave;ge de l&rsquo;imitation et d&rsquo;affirmer une identit&eacute; singuli&egrave;re. <strong>Bausele est ainsi le fruit d&rsquo;un m&eacute;tissage culturel et horloger unique</strong>, capable de s&eacute;duire aussi bien les Australiens attach&eacute;s &agrave; leur pays que les collectionneurs internationaux en qu&ecirc;te de nouveaut&eacute;s.</p>
<h3>Les collections embl&eacute;matiques de Bausele</h3>
<p>Bausele a d&eacute;clin&eacute; son identit&eacute; australienne dans plusieurs collections qui couvrent diff&eacute;rents usages &ndash; sport, aventure, aviation ou &eacute;l&eacute;gance d&eacute;contract&eacute;e. Chaque gamme raconte une histoire et met en avant un pan du mode de vie local :</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Bausele OceanMoon</strong> &mdash; Une plongeuse robuste, &eacute;tanche 200 m, con&ccedil;ue pour les amateurs d&rsquo;oc&eacute;an et de sports nautiques. Elle traduit l&rsquo;attachement de la marque &agrave; la culture du surf et de la plong&eacute;e.</li>
<li><strong>Bausele Noosa</strong> &mdash; Inspir&eacute;e de la plage et de la douceur de vivre baln&eacute;aire, elle propose un design &eacute;l&eacute;gant, lumineux, id&eacute;al pour un usage quotidien casual chic.</li>
<li><strong>Bausele Pilot Automatic</strong> &mdash; Une montre inspir&eacute;e de l&rsquo;aviation et des explorateurs du ciel australien, avec une lisibilit&eacute; optimale et une esth&eacute;tique instrumentale.</li>
<li><strong>Bausele Endless Sunrise</strong> &mdash; S&eacute;rie limit&eacute;e &eacute;voquant les nuances flamboyantes des levers de soleil dans l&rsquo;outback australien.</li>
<li><strong>Bausele x Invictus Games</strong> &mdash; Montre con&ccedil;ue en partenariat avec l&rsquo;&eacute;v&eacute;nement sportif international fond&eacute; par le prince Harry, mettant en avant les valeurs de courage, de solidarit&eacute; et de r&eacute;silience.</li>
</ul>
<p>Avec ces collections, <strong>Bausele illustre sa capacit&eacute; &agrave; d&eacute;cliner une identit&eacute; forte dans des gammes vari&eacute;es</strong>, toujours ancr&eacute;es dans un imaginaire australien mais capables de s&eacute;duire un public international.</p>
<h3>Design et d&eacute;tails techniques chez Bausele</h3>
<p>Si le concept est australien, la r&eacute;alisation technique repose sur des collaborations internationales. Les mouvements proviennent de fournisseurs suisses (ETA, Sellita) ou japonais (Miyota, Seiko), garantissant fiabilit&eacute; et pr&eacute;cision. Les mat&eacute;riaux sont choisis pour leur robustesse : acier inoxydable, titane, verre saphir. Les bo&icirc;tiers, souvent massifs mais ergonomiques, s&rsquo;adressent &agrave; un public actif. La capsule int&eacute;gr&eacute;e dans la couronne demeure le d&eacute;tail distinctif qui conf&egrave;re &agrave; chaque montre un caract&egrave;re unique. Ainsi, <strong>Bausele combine rigueur suisse, accessibilit&eacute; japonaise et inspiration australienne</strong>, offrant des garde-temps hybrides mais coh&eacute;rents.</p>
<h3>Positionnement et client&egrave;le cible</h3>
<p>Bausele occupe un segment m&eacute;dian du march&eacute;. Les prix oscillent entre 500 et 2 000 CHF selon les mod&egrave;les, avec certaines &eacute;ditions sp&eacute;ciales plus ch&egrave;res. Cette strat&eacute;gie lui permet d&rsquo;attirer un public vari&eacute; : Australiens fiers de porter une montre nationale, expatri&eacute;s d&eacute;sireux de conserver un lien symbolique avec leur pays, mais aussi amateurs internationaux s&eacute;duits par l&rsquo;originalit&eacute; du concept. En misant sur l&rsquo;authenticit&eacute; et le storytelling, la marque propose plus qu&rsquo;un simple garde-temps : <strong>elle offre un objet porteur de sens et d&rsquo;appartenance</strong>. Les collectionneurs voient dans Bausele une alternative cr&eacute;dible et diff&eacute;renciante face aux marques &eacute;tablies.</p>
<h3>Distribution et rayonnement international</h3>
<p>Bausele privil&eacute;gie la vente directe via son site officiel, mais b&eacute;n&eacute;ficie &eacute;galement de la pr&eacute;sence de d&eacute;taillants en Australie, aux &Eacute;tats-Unis et en Europe. Cette distribution s&eacute;lective renforce son image de marque de niche. Les partenariats institutionnels &ndash; notamment avec l&rsquo;arm&eacute;e australienne et les Invictus Games &ndash; lui offrent une visibilit&eacute; m&eacute;diatique consid&eacute;rable. Les &eacute;ditions limit&eacute;es, produites en petites s&eacute;ries, circulent rapidement parmi les collectionneurs. Dans ce mod&egrave;le, <strong>la raret&eacute; devient un atout strat&eacute;gique</strong>, tout en entretenant un lien fort avec la communaut&eacute;.</p>
<h3>Bausele comme ambassadeur culturel australien</h3>
<p>Au-del&agrave; de l&rsquo;horlogerie, Bausele incarne une vision culturelle. Ses montres refl&egrave;tent la diversit&eacute; et la richesse de l&rsquo;Australie : l&rsquo;oc&eacute;an, le d&eacute;sert, les ciels infinis. Les valeurs associ&eacute;es &ndash; aventure, libert&eacute;, authenticit&eacute; &ndash; en font plus qu&rsquo;une marque : un v&eacute;ritable ambassadeur. Dans une industrie domin&eacute;e par les codes suisses, japonais ou allemands, cette originalit&eacute; attire l&rsquo;attention et permet de se d&eacute;marquer. Pour les acheteurs, acqu&eacute;rir une Bausele, c&rsquo;est non seulement porter une montre, mais aussi <strong>revendiquer une identit&eacute; culturelle singuli&egrave;re</strong>.</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p><strong>Bausele est l&rsquo;exemple d&rsquo;une maison jeune qui a su transformer son origine en atout strat&eacute;gique.</strong> Ses montres, int&eacute;grant des &eacute;l&eacute;ments naturels australiens, sont &agrave; la fois fonctionnelles, symboliques et distinctives. Avec des collections comme l&rsquo;OceanMoon, la Noosa ou la Pilot Automatic, et des partenariats forts comme les Invictus Games, elle s&rsquo;impose comme une alternative cr&eacute;dible aux grandes marques &eacute;tablies. Pour les passionn&eacute;s en qu&ecirc;te d&rsquo;originalit&eacute; et de sens, Bausele repr&eacute;sente une option s&eacute;duisante. <strong>Pour affiner votre d&eacute;cision et consulter les retours d&rsquo;exp&eacute;rience des propri&eacute;taires, appuyez-vous sur les avis clients Dialicious.</strong></p>
<p>(Mise &agrave; jour Ao&ucirc;t 2025)</p>

<p><strong>Bausele</strong> is a watch brand founded in <strong>2011</strong> in Sydney, Australia, by Christophe Hoppe. Its name is a contraction of &ldquo;<strong>B</strong>eyond <strong>AUS</strong>tralian <strong>ELE</strong>ments,&rdquo; reflecting the founding DNA of the maison: combining contemporary design with a deep anchoring in Australian territory. Each watch integrates a tangible fragment of the country &ndash; sand, red soil, or stone &ndash; set in a discreet capsule inside the crown. This symbolic detail immediately distinguishes Bausele from international competitors and turns each watch into a narrative object, carrying a piece of Australian identity. In just over a decade, the brand has positioned itself as the spearhead of contemporary Australian watchmaking, blending adventure, modern styling, and patriotic storytelling.</p>
<h3>Bausele&rsquo;s unique Australian identity</h3>
<p>The heart of Bausele&rsquo;s identity lies in its link to Australia. In a watch landscape dominated by Switzerland and Japan, this young brand proudly claims its Australian roots and integrates them physically into its creations. Each watch contains an authentic fragment of the country inside a crown capsule. This idea gives new meaning to the object: no longer simply a timekeeper, but a cultural symbol of belonging. Design choices also draw inspiration from the natural environment: the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean, the ochre tones of the outback, or the brightness of coastal skies. In this way, <strong>Bausele has turned its geographic origin into a distinctive horological signature</strong>, something rare in an industry often defined by stylistic uniformity.</p>
<h3>Christophe Hoppe: from Switzerland to Australia</h3>
<p>Bausele&rsquo;s founder, Christophe Hoppe, hails from Switzerland. After a career in the Swiss watch industry, he settled in Australia with the ambition of creating a brand that would marry Swiss technical reliability with Australian imagination. This dual heritage lies at the heart of the brand&rsquo;s DNA: the dependability of Swiss and Japanese movements on one hand, and the Australian storytelling and design inspiration on the other. By combining the two, Hoppe avoided imitation and built an original identity. <strong>Bausele is therefore the result of a unique cultural and horological fusion</strong>, appealing both to Australians proud of their roots and to international collectors seeking something fresh.</p>
<h3>Bausele&rsquo;s flagship collections and iconic watches</h3>
<p>Bausele has declined its Australian identity across several collections, each tied to a particular lifestyle or environment. The most notable include:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Bausele OceanMoon</strong> &mdash; A robust diving watch, water-resistant to 200 meters, designed for ocean lovers and surfers. One of the brand&rsquo;s cornerstones.</li>
<li><strong>Bausele Noosa</strong> &mdash; Inspired by beach living and casual elegance, this line offers a luminous, everyday casual chic design.</li>
<li><strong>Bausele Pilot Automatic</strong> &mdash; Aviation-inspired, with maximum readability and an instrument-like design, it pays homage to Australia&rsquo;s pioneers of the sky.</li>
<li><strong>Bausele Endless Sunrise</strong> &mdash; A limited series evoking the brilliant hues of outback sunrises.</li>
<li><strong>Bausele x Invictus Games</strong> &mdash; A collaboration with the international sporting event founded by Prince Harry, carrying values of courage, solidarity, and resilience.</li>
</ul>
<p>Through these collections, <strong>Bausele demonstrates its ability to anchor itself in local culture while addressing an international audience</strong>, offering watches that are both narrative and functional.</p>
<h3>Design language and technical details of Bausele watches</h3>
<p>While its concept is Australian, the technical execution relies on international collaborations. Movements come from Swiss suppliers (ETA, Sellita) or Japanese manufacturers (Miyota, Seiko), ensuring reliability and precision. Materials such as stainless steel, titanium, and sapphire crystal are selected for durability. Cases are often bold yet ergonomic, appealing to an active clientele. The distinctive capsule inside the crown remains the unique storytelling detail that gives each watch symbolic value. <strong>Bausele thus combines Swiss rigor, Japanese accessibility, and Australian inspiration</strong>, producing timepieces that are hybrid yet coherent.</p>
<h3>Market positioning and Bausele&rsquo;s target audience</h3>
<p>Bausele positions itself in the mid-range segment of the market. Prices range from 500 to 2,000 CHF depending on the model, with some special editions priced higher. This strategy allows it to appeal to varied audiences: Australians proud of wearing a national brand, expatriates looking for a symbolic link to their homeland, and international collectors intrigued by originality. By focusing on authenticity and narrative, the brand sells more than just a timepiece: <strong>it offers an object loaded with meaning and belonging</strong>. For collectors, Bausele stands out as a credible alternative in a market dominated by established players.</p>
<h3>Distribution strategy and international reach</h3>
<p>Bausele&rsquo;s distribution relies primarily on direct sales through its official website, ensuring control of its brand image and a close connection with customers. Select retailers in Australia, the United States, and Europe complement this. Partnerships with the Australian army and the Invictus Games have significantly boosted media visibility. Limited editions, produced in small batches, circulate rapidly among collectors. In this way, <strong>rarity becomes a strategic advantage</strong>, while maintaining a strong link with the brand&rsquo;s community.</p>
<h3>Bausele as a cultural ambassador for Australia</h3>
<p>Beyond watchmaking, Bausele positions itself as a cultural ambassador. Its watches embody the diversity of Australia &mdash; the ocean, the desert, and the skies &mdash; and values such as adventure, freedom, and authenticity. In an industry dominated by Swiss, Japanese, and German codes, this originality provides a unique voice. For buyers, owning a Bausele is not only about having a functional watch but also <strong>about carrying a symbolic piece of Australia</strong>. This dimension elevates the brand beyond traditional watchmaking boundaries.</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p><strong>Bausele is a young brand that successfully turned its geographic origin into a strategic strength.</strong> Its watches, integrating natural Australian elements, are functional, symbolic, and distinctive. With collections such as OceanMoon, Noosa, and Pilot Automatic, and strong partnerships like the Invictus Games, it has established itself as a credible alternative to established houses. For enthusiasts looking for originality and meaning, Bausele represents an appealing choice. <strong>To refine your decision and compare your impressions with real ownership experiences, consult Dialicious customer reviews.</strong></p>
<p>(Updated August 2025)</p>

<p><strong>Straum Opphav Damascus</strong> is a model launched in <strong>2022</strong>, a distinctive take on Straum&rsquo;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 (&asymp;41 mm diameter, &asymp;11.1 mm thick, &asymp;46.6 mm lug-to-lug), a sapphire crystal and 100 m water-resistance, and uses the Sellita SW200-1 automatic in Elabor&eacute; grade with the &ldquo;ghost date&rdquo; removed versus the standard Opphav.</p>
<h3>Design &amp; legibility: the model&rsquo;s identity</h3>
<p>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&rsquo;s miniature topography; the Damascus case adds shifting light/dark waves unique to each piece, enhancing both dial contrast and on-wrist character, so <strong>Opphav Damascus blends clean &ldquo;sport-chic&rdquo; readability with a living material that plays with light</strong>.</p>
<h3>Case, strap and everyday comfort</h3>
<p>Forged from layered Damascus steel and then etched/polished to reveal the grain, the case keeps compact measurements (&asymp;41 &times; 11.1 mm, L2L &asymp;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 <strong>you get a strong material presence without giving up wearability or versatility</strong>.</p>
<h3>Movement: architecture, performance and care</h3>
<p>Powering the watch is Sellita&rsquo;s SW200-1 in Elabor&eacute; grade (4 Hz, automatic, hacking), and&mdash;importantly&mdash;without the unused date position; versus the standard Opphav, this execution improves regulation and functional neatness while remaining easy to service; in practice, <strong>expect roughly 38&ndash;41 hours of power reserve and plan 4&ndash;6-year services with periodic pressure checks</strong>.</p>
<h3>Timeline &amp; main models (2021&ndash;2025)</h3>
<p><strong>(2022) Straum Opphav Damascus Blue:</strong></p>
<p>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 Elabor&eacute; grade and loses the ghost date for cleaner operation. The Opphav Damascus collection totals 250 pieces across all colours.</p>
<p><strong>(2022) Straum Opphav Damascus Black:</strong></p>
<p>A dark-dial variant (a &ldquo;seabed&rdquo; vibe) with Damascus case, maximising contrast against bright applied markers; same 41 mm architecture, sapphire, 100 m, and SW200-1 Elabor&eacute;. Night legibility remains strong while the subdued dial lets the Damascus grain take centre stage. Scarcity within the 250-piece total fuels collector interest.</p>
<p><strong>(2022) Straum Opphav Damascus Green:</strong></p>
<p>Green relief dial paired to the Damascus case, keeping the compact wear and water-ready spec; under sunlight the cross-play between the dial&rsquo;s strata and the case&rsquo;s waves adds real depth. The Elabor&eacute; regulation supports steady timekeeping in this execution; within the small overall run, this colour is among the most sought after pre-owned.</p>
<p><strong>(2022) Straum Opphav Damascus White:</strong></p>
<p>A bright treatment that accentuates both dial relief and case grain while retaining the technical base (&asymp;41 mm, &asymp;11.1 mm, L2L &asymp;46.6 mm, 100 m, SW200-1 Elabor&eacute;); on leather it slips under cuffs yet keeps a distinct, sculptural identity. In line with the 250-piece total for four colours.</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>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; <strong>to close the loop, lean on Dialicious customer reviews for comfort, legibility and long-term impressions.</strong></p>
<p>(Updated October 2025)</p>

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