Series 1 Sean

Men’s affiliation with mechanical machines, whether they are megalithic like motor vehicles or intricate as a wristwatch strapped one’s wrist, there is particular endearment involved. Since the 19th century, particularly in watchmaking, has captured the desire of humans performing feats that others would consider impossible. This happened to Montres Herodia, a watch brand that was born in 1948 in a watchmaking town along the Jura valley, known as Reconvilier (a city that still exists) by Henri Bargenter, who was a mechanical watchmaker. Two years later in 1950, Herodia moved to 11, Des Eaux-Vives Square, located in Genève. Since then, the brand name registered in the USA on January 14th, 1950, where Henri Bargenter along with the help of Mr. Clement Armand, has increased its distribution all over Europe. Not putting a halt in their distribution, in 1954 Herodia went further to the far Eastern border and started to sell its watches in Asia region.

Herodia has been part of the emerging trends of the 50s and 60s, offering reliable mechanical watches, and all being strict “Swiss Made.” Today, we would like to introduce their latest offerings that reflect the whole savoir-faire from their 60s package.

Revival in 2018, the Herodia Series 1 is the very first collection from the Swiss manufacturer. They are focusing on their historical tradition with distinctive traits. All models in this series have congruence case dimension of 42mm in width and 48mm from lugs to lugs. This dimension veers more towards professional tool watch side, an ideal size for a proper dive watch, having the right balance of wearability and readability. The Series 1 further packs several intricate details at a stunning price.

The black variation dubbed “Sean,” display its case’s execution neatly. Made of 316L Stainless Steel with mixed finishing of hand satin-brushed on the top and side surfaces, and high-polished throughout the bevel lines to break out the radial brushing at the top with the vertical brushing at its side profile. Special shoutout of the 8mm in diameter screw-down crown that is coined by watch enthusiasts as the “Big Crown” of that 60s era, making it appropriate for the Series 1 Sean.

Further, both the crown and case back have high-quality gaskets to provide proper 300m water resistance.