Bokey Time
The first impression of this wristwatch is that the entire case is made of white ceramic, featuring a tonneau-shaped design. In terms of appearance, the screws on the bezel draw inspiration from the exposed screw design of Audemars Piguet, and the unique shape is extremely eye-catching. Regarding the case, we have discussed ceramic cases many times before. The greatest advantages of ceramic are, firstly, its scratch resistance—you can freely scratch it with a knife, and its surface won’t develop marks from cutting or other impacts. Secondly, it is lightweight, much lighter than some precious metal materials. However, it also has disadvantages: ceramic is highly fragile. Just like many ceramic items at home, such as vases or even bowls, they are beautiful but not drop-resistant. Therefore, ceramic is a widely used material in the watchmaking industry. No matter the brand, if it involves ceramic, caution is essential—never drop it.
Let’s take a look at the details of the dial. The dial movement is all fixed by four points and the entire movement is overhead. The front and back are sapphire mirrors. Except for the four connection points, all the others are overhead. This is a hollow design that makes it look very complicated. In fact, the functions of watches are all the same. It is still the most basic three-hand design, hours, minutes, and seconds. It’s beautiful!
This time, the BBR factory exclusively developed and replicated the Richard RMUL2 integrated movement. The movement balance wheel is clearly visible and moving. Farewell to the fake plywood movement at a glance! And when adjusting the time and winding the watch, you can see the gears meshing and operating, which is very mechanical!
However, there is a flaw in this RMUL2 integrated movement. The shock absorber gem is a red gem, while the genuine one is white. For friends who pursue authenticity, you can find Bokey to customize and modify to achieve the same effect as the original!
The white ceramic case is very stain-resistant. You don’t have to worry about this at all. Its ceramics are all from South Korea. Why use South Korean ceramics? Here is a science popularization for you. Although the ancestor of ceramic technology is China and South Korean ceramic technology was passed down from China, at present, South Korea is one of the best ceramic production areas in the world. So what is the biggest characteristic of South Korean ceramics? First of all, its glossiness is very good. Then, its processability is higher. That is to say, it is easier to shape it, or polish or sand it. Domestic ceramics have a big characteristic. On the entire ceramic surface, very obvious vertical stripes can be seen, which are particularly obvious one by one. The texture is not good. Up to now, some very cheap watch ceramics still have that effect. The crown design of the watch is also very distinctive, like a racing tire.
In terms of the strap, it is a white rubber strap. The only disadvantage is that it is not stain-resistant. Foldable buckle design.
The buckle adopts the original latest folding buckle. The English logo on the buckle is clearly and three-dimensionally engraved. It is light and comfortable to wear. The BBR factory’s handling of the buckle details is still very good!
