Archao, Blue

The finely grained structure of the blue dial creates a stunning contrast to the bold graphic elements of the dial. The generously proportioned half-hour and quarter-hour markers are presented in crisp white, as are the numerals and hour indices, while the five-minute markings appear in light gray, intentionally fading into the background. The single hand is conceived as a formally “divided” element: the triangular tip at the front continues down into the elongated overhang at the back, interrupted only at the center. Its distinctive width is hollowed out from within – a subtle, yet clear-cut detail that lends the Archao added depth and impressively enhances its presence in the dark.

Housed in its imposing 43-mm case, the Archao is always guaranteed to make a memorable impression. The large cylindrical case features is water-resistant to 5 bar and features a domed sapphire crystal over the dial. On the reverse side, the printed exhibition glass back features the name of the model. The word “Archao” appears as a transparent script set against a volcano-inspired background.

The Swiss Sellita SW200 automatic movement, which is specially modified for MeisterSinger’s single-hand watches, quietly ticks inside the Archao. The rotor provides the watch with a power reserve of 38 hours.

With the Archao, the MeisterSinger collection welcomes yet another strikingly characterful addition in this anniversary year. The bold, appliquéd hour markers echo the divided single hand and already reveal its secret: throughout the day the Archao absorbs light, only to release it at night in a display of maximum luminosity. The prominent hour markers, the double-digit numerals, and the distinctive, needle-shaped hand are crafted as white LumiBlocks, which store light like a battery during the day to unleash their enduring brightness after dark. The result is a picture-perfect timepiece, by day and by night.