The Greyhours Vision is a simple watch which combines quality, luxury and simplicity to make a timepiece which really stands out in an ever growing market…
You may be thinking who are Greyhours? Well they have been in the market for a few years now, so are still relatively new, but are quickly gathering critical acclaim. It was because of this we were so excited to get our hands on their new Vision collection to see just what they are all about…
If you have read my recent Thomas Earnshaw watch review, you will know that I feel the packaging a watch arrives in is great to give first impressions, so when the Greyhours watch turned up, it was the first thing I noticed. It arrived in a rather large grey box, which is simple with an embossed Greyhours logo. It has a magnetic strip inside the side of the lid to keep the box shut and it felt of good quality material – essentially the box did the job of building up the anticipation to what’s inside. The box makes for a great gift (though it’s large size a little awkward to store) with a free card wallet and information booklet enclosed.
Upon opening, the watch is nicely presented. On the right you have the watch and to the left you have the leather card case which is a nice addition and just below that you have the rather thick instruction manual which covers many languages.
Getting onto the watch itself, the first thing you notice is how smart it looks despite its relative simplicity. The clean and contemporary design of the white face complements the champagne colour casing, which is made using the PVD process (a technique to protect against scratches and wear). There are two small sub dials displaying the day and date, which are nicely printed and the Greyhours logo is printed just above in the centre.
Keeping with the simplicity, the hands are coated with a filled centre which gives off a shiny effect and further enhances the appearance. If you look closely at the sub dials and second hand, you will notice that they are coloured in a dark, yet subtle green which helps differentiate from the other hands. Measuring 40mm in diameter with a 9.35 mm thickness, it doesn’t overwhelm your wrist and sits comfortably under the sleeve.
The glass of the watch is made from Sapphire glass and uses Greyhours Anti-Reflection Technology. This gives the watch an impressive flat finish and ensures a clear transparency – compared to other watches, I must say I am very impressed.
This strap is made from a fine, french lambskin leather, measuring 200mm in length and 20mm in width, allowing for a comfortable fit. The strap itself is slightly textured and comes in a variety of colours – in this case a luxuriously deep brown whose versatility means it can be worn for a myriad of situations. At the end of the strap you have the buckle which is coated to match the champagne coloured case and on the underside of the buckle you have the Greyhours logo. A minor criticism to note, is that once on your wrist, it can be a struggle to take off due to the way the pin connects to the buckle.
The back of the watch is fairly straightforward. Made from stainless steel, it is secured by four screws. Each timepieces is engraved with five lines which include the name, sapphire crystal, PVD rating, waterproof rating (which is up to 5atm) and a serial number which is unique to each watch.
The watch is powered by Isa swiss Calibre 9231/1890 and with a weight of 65g it is relatively light compared to others (especially compared to this grand calendar which weighed 100g.) This makes it easy to wear and the weight is unnoticeable and comfortable when walking around with it on your wrist. As mentioned above the watch is water resistant up to 50m which is fairly standard.
Overall, Greyhours have really achieved a watch which is distinctive, smart and full of class. Their minimalist approach allows for a very fashionable watch. For us it can be worn with pretty much anything, making it a casual watch for everyday use as well as an ideal finish for an eveningwear ensemble.
If you want something that isn’t too expensive but is made of good quality material then the Vision Classic should certainly be on your radar. With a modest price of £180, this is a timepiece which doesn’t break the bank. It does have a couple of very minor flaws, but for a price of £180 it’s nothing to worry about.
Greyhours Vision Classic design comes with three different designs – Gold, Champagne and Silver. With each design you can select from a variety of different straps – with some having additional costs. Purchase from the Greyhours website here.
Have you tried the Greyhours Vision Classic? Let us know you thoughts below…
