This owner's review details the experience with the Straum Jan Mayen Stormy Seas, a watch that marked several firsts for the reviewer, including being their first pre-ordered watch, first titanium case, and first integrated bracelet. The watch is noted for its suitability for exploration and daily wear, with specific attention paid to its materials, finishing, and performance over a summer of use.
- Titanium case
- Integrated bracelet
- 100m water resistance
- Time-only movement
- 68-hour power reserve
- 1200 Vickers hardness
The watch features a titanium case with an additional hardening process bringing its hardness to 1200 Vickers.
The reviewer highlights the 38.7mm case size as fitting between their preferred smaller size and a larger size they now consider too big.
The dial is described as oceanic blue with carved miniature waves, contrasted by a fluorescent second hand and an applied 'S' logo.
Finishing details include polished case elements on a matte texture along the bezel, quick release fasteners, and case bevels.
The signed crown is noted as being perfectly vertical when screwed down.
The automatic La Joux-Perret G101 movement is time-only and runs slightly fast but within acceptable parameters.
The reviewer suggests a solid caseback would be preferable to showcasing the movement, especially for a watch targeting exploration, to reduce thickness.