Justin Walters, known for his work with Marin Instruments, has finally launched his brand, which he’s been teasing for so long. Known as the Alterum Watch Company, the brand kicked off its debut by revealing its Worldtimer timepiece, which features a distinctly modern aesthetic.
The Alterum Worldtimer is inspired by the iconic architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim Museum in New York City and the casual sophistication of a clean white t-shirt. Although these are two completely different sources, they somehow masterfully intertwine to create a timepiece that embodies sculptural elegance and accessible style.
The watch features a 38.5mm stainless steel case with a 10.5mm thickness. This case is vapor blasted for a matte finish that captures light subtly. Shaped as a perfect circle, it includes angular lugs that integrate with the bracelet links. Other standout features of the watch include a flat sapphire crystal, the crowns at 2 and 4, and its bracelet. The aesthetic grooves and tapered butterfly clasp, paired with the same matte finish as the case, give the bracelet a distinct appearance.
Even with the unique case and bracelet, your immediate attention goes to the watch’s matte-frosted dial at first glance. Walters chose a four-concentric disc layout to create an elegantly minimalist face. Minutes are displayed on the central disc with a printed baton, while the next ring uses a simple circle for hours. Smaller batons printed on the crystal’s underside mark the hour. The rotating bi-color 24-hour ring and the city ring are finishing off the dial. The 24-hour ring is linked to the GMT function in the movement for accurate world time display.
Regarding movement, Alterum has chosen the Swiss-made Sellita SW330-2 but modified it to meet the Worldtimer’s needs. Rather than using a GMT hand, the movement’s GMT function is linked to a disc for world time, and the date is omitted to preserve the dial’s clean aesthetic. Despite the modifications, the movement retains its 56-hour power reserve at 28,800 vph.
The Worldtimer’s coplanar dial and modern case embody the beauty of minimalism and set it apart from other timepieces in the market. Only 100 examples were produced for its initial run, each priced at $3,315. For more details, visit the Alterum website.
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