Chicago based Haim Watch Company introduces the Legacy Automatic: Arabized (Al-Nimer), a three-hand watch with a Tiger’s Eye stone dial. It can be referred to as Al-Nimer. Al-Nimer translates to “The Tiger.” It is the brand’s second collaboration with WatchesArabized and OPTO WATCH CO.
WatchesArabized
“WatchesArabized is one of the fastest-growing social news platforms. WAZ specialises in curating Arabic watch news worldwide, targeting watch enthusiasts in a region with over 20 million Arabic speakers. WatchesArabized covers all major brands and builds unique relationships with microbrands worldwide. WatchesArabized helps brands meet new customers from the Middle East one post at a time.”
OPTO WATCH CO.
“OPTO WATCH CO. is a UAE-based watch accessories company. Since its launch in 2020, OWC has focused on being the ultimate journey partner for all watch collectors, primarily in our region and slowly expanding globally. OWC offers a carefully curated collection of high-quality watch straps and accessories ready to ship worldwide. All leather products are handmade by exceptional, talented artisans worldwide. Now in its fifth year, it is eyeing an expansion to offer offline touchpoints for watch enthusiasts across the UAE and other regional markets.”
Key Features of the Al-Nimer.
“Dedicated to the architecture, history and charm of the Middle East and crafted for those seeking a captivating conversation piece, Al-Nimer is a thoughtful and well executed timepiece that is equal parts exclusive and elegant.”
Functions
Central hours, minutes, and seconds.
Hacking seconds.
Dial
Tiger’s Eye stone dial.
Sword style hour and minute hands are gold coloured.
Second hand is thermal blued.
12 applied Arabic hour-markers are gold coloured.
The centre accent ring (inner dial) and the Arabic railroad style seconds track (outer dial) are gold coloured.
Movement
Powered by HWC-1, a custom designed automatic movement. It powers the hours, minutes, seconds, and hacking seconds. All operations are via the crown.
Jewels: 26. Frequency: 28,800 vph or 4 Hz.
Power reserve: 38 hours.
Movement finishing: Bead blasted and rhodium finish. Features blued screws, and gold-plated accents on its winding-rotor, gear train and surrounding base of the movement.
HWC-1 is 100% built in the United States. It allows the brand “to have greater control over quality and performance. With normal wear, a maintenance intervention is recommended every three to five years.”
Case and Strap
Made from Titanium TA2.
Diameter: 38 mm. Thickness: 10.80 mm. Lug to Lug: 45 mm. Lug width: 20 mm.
“The hand-finished, Titanium TA2 case has an aesthetic that allows the Legacy Automatic to be worn in formal settings, while being versatile enough to transition to casual settings. The case blends both brushed and polished finishes in the right places – and features hollowed lugs and a subtle coin edge bezel.”
“The case lugs are a modern reinterpretation of the legendary “Cornes de Vache” (French for “cow horns”) lug style that renowned watch houses have utilized in the past. Unlike those, the Legacy Automatic’s lugs combine both sharp and rounded edges that maintain our original design language while giving respect to those timepieces that paved the way.”
Dial side features a sapphire crystal with 5 layers of anti-reflective coating.
Caseback features a sapphire crystal with dual anti-reflective coating.
Water resistant up to 50 metres or 164 feet.
Comes with a handmade crocodile leather strap with tone on tone stitching from OPTO WATCH CO. and features a quick release system.
Our Thoughts
The Al-Nimer has been designed and crafted with an abundance of thought and details. They include (but not limited to) its Tiger’s Eye stone dial with Arabic hour-markers and railroad style seconds track, American built movement, titanium case, and its gorgeous dark blue crocodile leather strap – all for USD 1899.99.
The Al-Nimer brings the world closer by being an American watch crafted in collaboration with two UAE based companies. Collaborations such as this make horology so much more interesting and meaningful.
Haim Watch Company must be commended for crafting interesting watches at affordable prices. This is much needed in the industry as watch prices are at an all-time high. The Al-Nimer is another feather in their cap, and we wish them all the best as they continue their journey forward.
Additional Details
Name: Haim Watch Company Legacy Automatic: Arabized (Al-Nimer) or just Al-Nimer.
Price: United States Dollar (USD): 1899.99 (includes worldwide shipping).
Limited to 25 pieces.
Warranty: 24 months.
Please visit the Haim Watch Company website and Instagram page for more information. Also visit the WatchesArabized and OPTO WATCH CO. Instagram pages for more information.
Furthermore, please email Mr. M. Zakir Miah, Founder of Haim Watch Company at [email protected] .
The watch can be reserved on 26th December, 2024. Deliveries will begin on January 15, 2025.
