PATRIA POWER RESERVE 6602-01

Capturing the essence of classic Glashütte styling, the Tutima Patria Power Reserve 6602-01 watch is characterised by understatement and refinement. Housed within a resplendent 18ct rose gold casing, and with an abundant of finely crafted features, this beautifully arranged model is powered by a superb manual winding Tutima Manufacture mechanical movement.

Since their founding in 1927, Tutima watches have had an intimate connection with Saxony’s Glashütte, seat of the German watchmaking industry, and the story of the company is one of extraordinary perseverance in the face of economic challenges and the disruption and devastation brought by the ravages of war. Today the company whose name in its Latin version ‘Tutus’ means ‘secure’ are safely back in Glashütte, having opened a state-of-the-art facility in 2008 close to their original factory, where development of their own in-house calibres and precision modules continues in the innovative spirit which is at the heart of the brand.

Manufactured from 18ct rose gold, the case of the Tutima Patria Power Reserve 6602-01 watch is sized at 43mm diameter, with a height of 11.2mm. Its rounded form is enhanced with a polished finish, and it is fitted with a fluted crown protected by a sleek guard.

Against a pristine silver plated dial, the golden hands for the hours and minutes taper to fine arrow tips and these are complemented by beautifully scripted black numerals and a traditional railtrack at the perimeter. At the six o’clock position, the small seconds subdial is decorated with a subtle concentric detailing, and is equipped with a fine golden seconds hand, while at the 9 o’clock position, the power reserve indication carries a petite golden hand and a minimalist scale rendered in black and red.

Viewable through the sapphire crystal caseback, the Tutima Manufacture Calibre 618 displays the distinctive arrangement that is synonymous with Saxony watchmaking. Showcasing a satisfying level of craftsmanship, Glashütte stripes enhance its gold-plated three-quarter plate, and the sunburst decoration on the crown and ratchet wheels is immaculate. Elsewhere, a skeltonised balance cock reveals the Tutima screwed balance, while a trio of jewels, each screw-mounted within a gold chaton, enhance its architecture further. Beating at 21’600 vib/h, the movement has a 65 hour reserve of power when fully wound.

The Tutima Patria Power Reserve 6602-01 watch comes presented on an alligator leather strap secured with an 18ct rose gold pin buckle.