Subtle Persuasions

DESIGN DONE IMPECCABLY is barely noticeable. It becomes organic, part of its setting. Unassuming and low-key, the Pontos Rectangulaire Réserve de Marche is a case in point. Blending perfectly with one’s business suit, it almost becomes invisible. Flair and chutzpah are not its strong points, nor its chief concerns. For the Pontos Rectangulaire Réserve de Marche, restraint is vital—elegance, fundamental. A moment’s glance won’t do it justice. It demands a keen eye for detail, a closer look. A finely crafted watch, it has a superior style palette—every aspect well thought of, every feature well-crafted.

Ref. PT6167-SS001-330’s rectangular 42.85mm stainless steel case has subtle, sloping edges, making the watch less angular, less uptight. Indexes are arranged in a circular manner, their tips pointing to the dial’s very heart. Shaped like broad, doublebladed daggers, the hour and minute hands lend the watch a strong, commanding presence. A similarly designed hand is seen on the power reserve indicator, its sharp tip gliding along an indicator patterned after an automobile’s fuel gauge.

Ref. PT6167-SS001-330’s kindred, Ref. PT6157-SS001-110, comes with a relatively smaller case (Ø 39.50mm). Its silver dial has stylized Roman numerals and a date aperture seen at 2 o’clock. Although it still carries with it Ref. PT6167-SS001-330’s regal bearing, Ref. PT6157-SS001-110 is designed for the executive who’d rather have a less formal watch.

Both timepieces come with a leather bracelet strap equipped with a folding clasp.