Born 1973, re-born 2023. Ollech & Wajs was among the first companies to introduce integrated-bracelet sports models in the early 70s. Most notable of these was the OW Ref.8000 – a sleek and angular TV-dial chronograph with a stunning ‘Havana brown fumé’ dial.
To mark the 50th anniversary of this pivotal watch, we created a new model, which both epitomises and contemporises the character of the OW Ref.8000
The chronologically named OW 8001 has a brutalist, brushed stainless steel tonneau case, which flows seamlessly into an integrated, brushed, oyster-style bracelet, engineered for extreme durability and modelled closely on the original.
For added comfort and stability, the milled bracelet is finished with a sturdy milled, engraved clasp, extendable up to 22 mm, and a double pusher-release system for extra security against accidental opening. Unlike a lot of so-called sports watches, the OW 8001 is actually built for sports. It shares the streamline characteristics of its predecessor but has a distinctively more rugged, burly aesthetic. An uncompromising 316L stainless steel case with a round dial aperture, an extra-thick sapphire crystal and screw-down crown guarantee a superior water resistance of 300 m (30ATM). The dial itself reprises the Havana fumé finish, achieved with a double-lacquering technique that creates a mesmerising, radial gradient effect.
What elevates the OW 8001 to a class all of its own among modern-day sports watches lies beyond its tough exterior. Inside the watch is a Soprod Newton Precision P092 – a bespoke automatic, date-only calendar movement that has 23 jewels and a 44-hour power reserve. The Soprod Newton P092 movement is independently tested for dependability and durability, and has additionally been awarded a Chronofiable® certification.
The OW 8001 represents harmonious coalescence of durability, utility, precision, comfort and style, making it versatile enough to wear with a wetsuit or a linen suit.
Reference
OW 8001
Year
2023
Dimensions
39.5 mm X 12.7 mm
Case
Brushed 316L stainless steel tonneau style, screwed bottom, screwed crown, fixed steel bezel; made in the Swiss Jura
Bezel
Fixed bezel with a combination of numeric and round markers at 5-minute intervals
Glass
Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Dial
Double-lacquered ‘Havana fumé’ dial; baton hands and indexes in Super-LumiNova®, with date window at 6 o’clock
Water resistance
300m/ 30atm
Movement
Automatic, COSC-certified, bespoke Soprod Newton Precision P092; date-only calendar, with semi instantaneous changes and quick adjustment using the crown; stop seconds; 4Hz 28,800 vibrations per
hour; 23 jewels; 44-hour power reserve. The Soprod Newton P092 movement is also independently tested for dependability and durability at the internationally renowned Laboratoire Dubois in Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, and has additionally been awarded a Chronofiable® certification.
Bracelet
Integrated brushed oyster-style bracelet, engineered for comfort and stability and extreme durability. The bracelet is finished with sturdy milled, engraved clasp, extendable up to 22 mm, and a double pusher release system for extra security against accidental opening.
Made in Switzerland. 3 year warranty.
