Master watchmaker Jerome DeWitt has never been shy when it comes to design. Big, bold and beautifully engineered, DeWitt timepieces make strong statements, much like the designer’s ancestor, Napoleon.
DeWitt elevates intricate engineering to an art form with the precisely named Academia Skeleton. Based on highly complex mathematics, the exposed skeletal body reveals what truly makes this watch tick.
The Academia maintains a classic wind up power system with an upgraded double barrel 100 power reserve. A clever mechanical power meter sits at the 1 o’clock position and accurately displays the amount of reserve.
Enthusiasts who are familiar with the brand’s design elements will instantly recognize the sword shaped hour and minute hands as well as the raised textured bridge proudly displaying the DeWitt 2 color nameplate. The Academia displays some unique features that honor the complexity of automotive engineering. Aside from the 263 parts that make up the movement of the watch, a styled gear lies at the 11 o’clock position that is reminiscent of steering wheels from sports cars of the past.
But there is something missing from the usual spot on this watch. Normally the seconds hand would sweep around the watch face along with the other indicators. Instead of a ‘boring old second hand’, the Academia has a highly engineered second hand located at the 7 o’clock position that sweeps left to right like the windshield wiper of a car. The ne...