We review the Ollech & Wajs OW C-1000, a timepiece that tolerates no nonsense.

Zurich-based Swiss watchmaker Ollech & Wajs is on a mission to produce much more than just another vintage reissue or retro-styled dive watch, but one that channels a genuinely old-school mentality. Built like a rugged tool from a time before mechanical watches became luxury/lifestyle items, the modern OW C-1000 draws upon tech from the brand’s own 1,000m water-resistant Caribbean 1000 watch from the 1960s — but it’s no remake: it’s just a sturdy, no-nonsense, deep-diving timepiece that stands apart for its ruggedness and overbuilt design.

Key Specs:
Case Diameter: 39.5mm
Case Depth: 15.8mm
Water Resistance: 1,000m
Movement: ETA 2824-2 Automatic
Price: ~$1,690

Notable: If you appreciate a watch with personality, you also have to be able to accept some quirkiness.
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