"In the case of this timepiece, the first thing to evolve was the dial. A somewhat unusual procedure when designing a new timepiece. Black, red, white, matt and glossy are the basic ingredients of the large dimension face of the Pontus, whose name is derived from the Black Sea. The dark, slightly reflective dial surface is structured by applied, nickel-plated hour markers, filled with Super-LumiNova. Red squares indicate the minutes, whereas the sub-dials for measuring seconds and the stopwatch and regulator functions are executed in matt black with white markings. The dial itself is completely symmetrical and demands equally symmetrical calibres such as the Valjoux 7753 tricompax chronograph and in addition to the three-hand automatic, a special regulator display, which originated from a modified ETA/Unitas hand-winding calibre. The regulator has been taken from clock-making and displays the hours in a peripheral position on a small counter located at 12 o’clock. Diametrically opposite is a seconds counter at 6 o’clock, whereas the minutes are indicated in the customary position in the centre of the dial. All movement versions have a satined, stainless steel case with a generous 47 millimetre diameter, whose bezel picks up on the reflective dial as an additional polished element. Mineral glass on the front and the back ensure an excellent price-performance ratio. The Pontus series is certain to make those who fall for its unusual dial design very happy."
