Archao Red - DLC
The Archao DLC commands attention through its substantial 43-mm cylindrical case, finished in an elegant matte black enhanced by diamond-like carbon coating (DLC) for exceptional durability and scratch resistance. The dark dial—available in black, red, or blue—presents a refined textured surface that creates striking visual contrast against the watch's bold graphic elements. Crisp white LumiBlocks define the half-hour and quarter-hour markers alongside numerals and hour indices, while subtly rendered light gray five-minute markers recede purposefully into the background. This carefully considered hierarchy of visual information, combined with the robust DLC treatment, positions the Archao DLC as a technically sophisticated instrument built to withstand rigorous daily wear while maintaining its commanding aesthetic presence.
The Archao represents a masterful evolution within the MeisterSinger lineage, distinguished by its innovative approach to legibility and nocturnal visibility. This timepiece features meticulously applied hour markers and a singular, divided hand that work in concert to reveal the watch's defining characteristic: photoluminescent technology integrated throughout its design. The white LumiBlock elements—comprising the hour indices, dual-digit numerals, and slender hand—function as light-storing reservoirs, accumulating ambient energy during daylight hours before emitting a sustained glow in darkness. This sophisticated interplay between form and function ensures the Archao delivers exceptional readability across all lighting conditions.
DETAILS MATTER
Movement
- Swiss SW 200
- Automatic
- 26 jewels
- 28800 Semioscillations per h – 4 Hz
- Power reserve 38 h
Case
- DLC (Diamond Like Carbon Coating) steel case
- Screwed case back
- Exhibition glass back featuring name and volcano inspired background
- Diameter 43 mm
- Height 12.3 mm
Dial
- Red with white numerals
- Triangular tip single hour hand
- LumicBlock numerals and hour bars giving extreme luminosity
Glass
- Domed sapphire glass
Water resistance
- 5 bar / 50m
Strap
- Mahogany Saddle Leather Strap
