Briefer about Codex New Watch Offerings
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010Codex is a new watch brand under the wing of the famous Chronometric company. It recently launched some new watch models, including Codex Classic, Codex Chronograph and Codex Venus. These models share a cool-looking 41.5mm case crafted from stainless steel case. What differentiate them are those movements beating inside.
The Classic and Chronograph are quite straight forward. I love the intriguing design of the case and dial, though it maybe a bit too busy in eyes of some people. The bezel with chic checker arrangement is another shining point of the watch. The Classic is powered by a hand winding ETA 6498 movement that provides a small seconds display. Not sure why Codex did not fitted it with a self-winding movement. Luckily, the large crown is very easy to wind. The Chronograph is driveen by a d ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph movement that has been slightly modifited. Besides the time, it provides a a moon phase indicator and a periphery style date indicator. The dial is perfectly symmetrical and looks petty nice.
The Venus comes with two versions: the Master and the Prestige. Both are limited editions , has partially skeletonized dials, and apply the classic Venus 203 hand wound movement. This vintage movement, with upgraded finishing, provides the time, annual calendar, and moon phase indicator.
The Master is limited to just 100 pieces and has a 18K rose gold case. The Prestige is almost same as the Master except that it has diamond-set sides and a different dial design. The Prestige is limited to 75 pieces only.




