While the main focal point of the watch is the bezel the dial is also worth a few sentences. It is ruthenium (Google that) and has the shape of the Eqvis logo. The body of the rotor is something else itself. Information like the name, the limited edition number – the watch is limited to 500 pieces – the water resistance (100m) the reference number and so on. I already mentioned that all the text one would expect on the case back is on the rotor on the Eqvis Varius. Fine Perlage finish completes the look of the caliber. It has 24 jewels, 28.000 vph and 46 hours of power reserve. Valgranges is a rather new design from ETA, a bigger movement following the watch industry’s trend of larger watches. It is a time only movement with date at 6 o’clock. For that Eqvis chose the ETA Valgranges A07.111 as the base of their caliber, EQ-111. The extraordinary look requires an extraordinary movement. All text is on the rotor, such a clever touch. It also has 8 screws, absolutely no text giving an industrial look of the back of the Varius. The huge display case back, just like the front is sapphire crystal. If you unscrew them you can swap it as well as its divider between the case and the changeling. 8 screws hold the bezel (“changeling” according to Eqvis) in place. At first glance, the edges seem sharp, a feeling that quickly slips away when you hold the watch in hand.
An equal mix of brushed and polished surfaces bevels and edges. The Eqvis Varius’ case is a blend of titanium (grade 5) and steel (316L), which makes it surprisingly light (117g) for its size (45mm wide and 16.3mm thick). Eqvis does, that’s why you can choose from a huge selection of bezels and straps. The option to swap things out is not enough in itself though. From the buckle to the strap and the bezel every screw is the same size and interchangeable. All you need to do is to take the screwdriver that comes with the watch and make it work on the hex screws that you find all around the Varius. Eqvis achieves this by offering you the possibility to change the strap and the bezel of the timepiece. So what is exactly the Eqvis (Emotion Quality VISion) Varius? It is a bold move to create one watch that hopefully gives you the possibility to satisfy your needs when it comes to a watch for most scenarios. However, it’s his first own brand and model. This is not Simon’s first project as a watch designer he’s been in the business for 15 years. It makes you appreciate the piece more understand it through the people behind it. You rarely have an insight like that when reviewing a watch 9 times out of 10. I got to know his personality a bit, understood what drove him when he created the Eqvis Varius. Since I have his watch we’re corresponding regularly. He is a modern time Renaissance man, one who collects contemporary watches, is into punk rock and drives vintage cars. He was also my contact from the beginning. While Björn is the business mind behind the brand, Simon is the designer and creative thinker. I’m going to start at the beginning.Įqvis is the love child of two German gentlemen – Björn Matthiesen and Simon Schmidt. You rarely find one on the market that has both though…and more.
Others might have a bezel swapping feature. Some brands offer customization by changing the strap of your timepiece. The variations are endless and allow you to customize the watch to your attire, mood and, of course, wallet. The Eqvis Varius reminded me a bit of playing with LEGO: switch and swap straps and bezels on this watch (yourself). Eqvis Varius is probably a brand you’ve never heard of.
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