Take a look at the rating: Silmaach The Zeitener X Alain Silberstein Chronograph with MEMS technology

A few years ago I wrote about a new company called named Silmaach The watch industry in the eye. The French company is a specialist for small electromechanical mechanisms that use silicon parts for use in a variety of applications and not just watches. Silmaach develops and produces “MEMS” technology that stands for “microelectro -mechanical systems”. This means essentially small electrically powered engines that can be used for several purposes, including things such as moving wristwatch hands.

Despite the clear innovation that his MEMS products had offered, Silmaach slowly. I think the problem was not with the technology, but with a lack of creative vision in the watch industry and the old concerns, efforts and development in affordable quartz movement-based watch products. The good news is that it can now buy a complete clock (produced as two versions produced in limited tasks) with Silmach's Mems technology inside: The Time Changer, which was designed in collaboration with the French watch designer Alain Silberstein. The purpose of The time change X Alain Silberstein Silms are supposed to highlight small silicon -base electric motors and demonstrate what they can do.

One problem that is inherent in such a product is that the new technology is not a visible part of experience. Yes, there is a unique dial layout, but the average person does not really understand that a new form of motor technology supplies this device with electricity. Only specialized enthusiasts who understand the boundaries of existing quartz movements can appreciate what the clock can do as good as other, similar timepieces. The important core area for this new technology is the programmable engines (which consist of only one millimeter thick and exclusively of silicon). This watch employs two of them, one for each hand. Conventional quartz movements with analog hands are either on no motors or non -programmable engines that simply work in one way. By using tiny and precise silicons as well as modern consumption processors and software with low performance, Silmaach was able to produce a new generation of electronic movements from Quartz that can do more because there is integrated flexibility when it comes to how and when the hands move.

These movements are not only more or less impermeable to magnetism, but also offer creative designers the opportunity to put more features and benefits into a watch without significantly increasing the number of hands, dials, etc. While Silmaach is still training consumers (and even most watch manufacturers) for the advantages of the advantages of the technology. I think the true vision and the dream that Silmaach can help reality are quite looking for analog clock dials that offer the functionality of a smartwatch.

The time change X Alain Silberstein does his job as proof of the concept. The watch only has two hands and can switch between the relevant and chronographic modes. This is done by only using two pushers. The good news is the functionality it offers. The more difficult news is that learning how to use the system, requires a learning curve and remembers when you press, press twice or keep the keys pressed. I actually think that more pushes/buttons and more controllers are a great idea for movement (as long as the dial remains clean).

The time changer X Alain Silberstein Watches dial has a smaller increased subdial and a larger retrograde dial. These double as indicators for the time and for the chronograph display. The hours are displayed on the smaller subdial, while the minutes are specified on the larger retrograde dial. The movement on the hands is fascinating and relatively fluid. In certain modes (e.g. time setting), the small hands “wave” a little to understand in which mode the watch is. There are so many interesting ways to use Silmach's technology that a product like this only starts with flirting. Nevertheless, Silmaach was only forced to create a proof-of-concept product for starting, as it apparently had problems getting a more established watch company.

What was Silberstein's role in all of this? My suspicion is that he was called to help the time changer to look decent. Like many other engineering companies, Silmaach is not in business, sexy things are to be designed. Watches have to be sexy and are not just competent and technologically exciting. Alain Silberstein worked within the parameters given to him and led to two different dials with hands that have its characteristic DNA, as well as bright colors, which are often associated with his work. Otherwise there is no branding on the dial (although it is on the fallback), apart from the name “Time Changer” in the lower part of the face.

The time changer X Alain Silberstein Watch Case is located in steel with a dark gray PVD coating. The housing is 42 mm wide, 11 mm thick and waterproof up to 50 meters. There is an AR-coated sapphire crystal above the dial. An appropriate leather strap attaches to the clock in an appropriate quality (although strangely, the bare steel provider is not adapted to the housing color). Both the black and the metallic blue dial variants look good, and each is very readable as soon as they get used to reading the time. This is a lot of a collector's watch and one for enthusiasts, since this technology is still very new and requires a specialized and experienced eye to understand what is special here. I am not sure that most of the regular people who play with this watch would immediately understand that there are new technologies.

Silmaach intends that a clock like the time change is something that flows fluently between time indication and persecution. The chronograph feature has both a flyback and a split second (ratprapant function). It requires reading the instructions to know how these functions can be used. However, the company's dream is that someone wants to use such a watch for timing sports. I think the brand still has opportunities to do with it, but I think as a Proof-of-Concept there is potential. Only additional creative minds and stakeholders will require to use the impressive technology that Silmaach has developed.

Every version of Silmachs The Time Changer X Alain Silberstein Uhr is produced as a limited edition of 150 parts. You can order them with a standard or an extra long (XL) leather strap (which is a nice option). Silmaach makes it clear that every watch is assembled in the order, which means that everyone receives a lot of care and love. The price for the clock is interesting because more than the people expect to pay for a Standard Quarter Review clock, but actually good business in view of the exclusivity and what goes into a product like this. As I said, this is a super niche, but also super cool for people who can appreciate and use the new functions and technology that Silmaach has been working hard for several years. Price for the The time change X Alain Silberstein Silhmach Mems-driven clock is € 1,890 euros. Find out more about the Time Changer website.