"BEWARE: This review contains box opening and content spoiling! ;-)\r\n\r\n\r\nCause I kinda \"fell in love\" with a red dial ATOM 39 ND prototype after seing a picture posted by a watch enthusiast on a FB forum, I contacted Pinion via Instagram to ask them if they were considering putting this red dial Atom in production. They immediately answered that it was not the case but that they might be able to build a custom-made Atom for me with a spare red dial sample (it appeared that it was the last one!). I was obviously interested in this proposal and, within only 10 days (including express overseas shipping) and after a few very friendly email exchanges, the postman rang my doorbell.\r\n\r\nWhen I opened the parcel, I immediately felt privileged.\r\n\r\nThe watch box was wrapped in a very classy gift paper, along with the authenticity certificate and a personalized accompanying letter.\r\n\r\nThe cardboard watch box itself is simple but the essential was inside.\r\n\r\nTo begin with, in addition to the warranty card and the instruction leaflet, a very nice and large SELVYT \u201cPinion\u201d marked cleaning cloth was included in the box, that I really appreciated!\r\n\r\nThe box also contained an awesome \"Made in England\" high-end \"Pinion\" marked watch roll made of leather and (I think) cotton fabric, housed in a very nice cotton bag.\r\n\r\nThis noticeably well-made roll may house up to 4 watches and two additional straps or tools. It\u2019s certainly far more useful than most (sometimes as huge as luxurious) watch boxes provided by other watch brands, that often land on our shelves or cupboards!\r\n\r\nBTW, inside the watch roll was (obviously) the watch itself, but also a swiss-made Bergeon professional spring bar tool. Another very nice attention from Pinion!\r\n\r\nAs for the watch (that is the essential, isn\u2019t it?), it\u2019s STUNNING!\r\n\r\nThe (prototype specific) red dial and rehaut are absolutely beautiful and the lume hours marker fit very nicely. The hands integrate with the (no date) dial perfectly. As a reminder, my Atom 39 ND is equipped with a prototype dial that is different from the final design (not only the color but also the layout).\r\n\r\nThe finish of the watch, that is designed, finished, assembled and tested in England, is remarkable.\r\n\r\nThe 39mm (sapphire glass equipped) matt blasted steel case looks as solid as it\u2019s beautiful, and the beautiful \u201cAtom\u201d engraved caseback (made from matt blasted steel too) displays the serial number of the watch, that is a nice detail.\r\n\r\nThe \u201cAtom\u201d engraved crown is large, comfortable and operates smoothly.\r\n\r\nEven if the Atom is (obviously) not a diver watch, its water resistance is 10 ATM (100 metres) that is amply sufficient for a safe daily use.\r\n\r\nThe ETA 2824-2 \u201c\u00e9labor\u00e9\u201d automatic movement that powers the Atom is a Swiss-made reliable, precise and easy to service movement. It\u2019s a movement with a date complication, so the Atom ND is a \u201cghost date\u201d watch (i.e. the second position of the crown setting \u2013 dedicated to the date adjustment - is operational but useless), but this should not be seen as an issue.\r\n\r\nLast but not least, the watch comes on a superb \u201cvintage\u201d style dark brown hand-made leather strap with a \u201cPinion\u201d signed blasted steel buckle (available in two different length), that compliments the watch perfectly and is also very well finished.\r\n\r\nIn summary, the Pinion Atom ND is an awesome watch for a reasonable price compared to the quality of the watch, the contents of the box (high-end watch roll, cleaning cloth and spring bar tool), but also the care given to customer satisfaction which is incredible!"
"BEWARE: This review contains box opening and content spoiling! ;-)\r\n\r\n\r\nCause I kinda \"fell in love\" with a red dial ATOM 39 ND prototype after seing a picture posted by a watch enthusiast on a FB forum, I contacted Pinion via Instagram to ask them if they were considering putting this red dial Atom in production. They immediately answered that it was not the case but that they might be able to build a custom-made Atom for me with a spare red dial sample (it appeared that it was the last one!). I was obviously interested in this proposal and, within only 10 days (including express overseas shipping) and after a few very friendly email exchanges, the postman rang my doorbell.\r\n\r\nWhen I opened the parcel, I immediately felt privileged.\r\n\r\nThe watch box was wrapped in a very classy gift paper, along with the authenticity certificate and a personalized accompanying letter.\r\n\r\nThe cardboard watch box itself is simple but the essential was inside.\r\n\r\nTo begin with, in addition to the warranty card and the instruction leaflet, a very nice and large SELVYT \u201cPinion\u201d marked cleaning cloth was included in the box, that I really appreciated!\r\n\r\nThe box also contained an awesome \"Made in England\" high-end \"Pinion\" marked watch roll made of leather and (I think) cotton fabric, housed in a very nice cotton bag.\r\n\r\nThis noticeably well-made roll may house up to 4 watches and two additional straps or tools. It\u2019s certainly far more useful than most (sometimes as huge as luxurious) watch boxes provided by other watch brands, that often land on our shelves or cupboards!\r\n\r\nBTW, inside the watch roll was (obviously) the watch itself, but also a swiss-made Bergeon professional spring bar tool. Another very nice attention from Pinion!\r\n\r\nAs for the watch (that is the essential, isn\u2019t it?), it\u2019s STUNNING!\r\n\r\nThe (prototype specific) red dial and rehaut are absolutely beautiful and the lume hours marker fit very nicely. The hands integrate with the (no date) dial perfectly. As a reminder, my Atom 39 ND is equipped with a prototype dial that is different from the final design (not only the color but also the layout).\r\n\r\nThe finish of the watch, that is designed, finished, assembled and tested in England, is remarkable.\r\n\r\nThe 39mm (sapphire glass equipped) matt blasted steel case looks as solid as it\u2019s beautiful, and the beautiful \u201cAtom\u201d engraved caseback (made from matt blasted steel too) displays the serial number of the watch, that is a nice detail.\r\n\r\nThe \u201cAtom\u201d engraved crown is large, comfortable and operates smoothly.\r\n\r\nEven if the Atom is (obviously) not a diver watch, its water resistance is 10 ATM (100 metres) that is amply sufficient for a safe daily use.\r\n\r\nThe ETA 2824-2 \u201c\u00e9labor\u00e9\u201d automatic movement that powers the Atom is a Swiss-made reliable, precise and easy to service movement. It\u2019s a movement with a date complication, so the Atom ND is a \u201cghost date\u201d watch (i.e. the second position of the crown setting \u2013 dedicated to the date adjustment - is operational but useless), but this should not be seen as an issue.\r\n\r\nLast but not least, the watch comes on a superb \u201cvintage\u201d style dark brown hand-made leather strap with a \u201cPinion\u201d signed blasted steel buckle (available in two different length), that compliments the watch perfectly and is also very well finished.\r\n\r\nIn summary, the Pinion Atom ND is an awesome watch for a reasonable price compared to the quality of the watch, the contents of the box (high-end watch roll, cleaning cloth and spring bar tool), but also the care given to customer satisfaction which is incredible!"
