Carl Edmond

The Swedish brand Carl Edmond debuted with the round-case Ryolit collection and the square-case Granit collection at Baselworld 2017 and immediately caught their share of attention thanks to their affordability and designer pedigree. Those familiar with the higher-end of horology will recognize the names of Adrian Glessing and his protegee, Eric Giroud, who worked on the Carl Edmond watches as Art Director and Head Designer, respectively. 

The Bauhaus-chic design reminds of the luxury-priced Nomos, but with a more subtle color pallette and a less extremely minimalist look, the Ryolit and Granit collections of Carl Edmond appeal to enthusiasts who want to get their hands on a trendy minimalist watch without forking out a three-figure budget to a luxury brand. 

Affordability and the backing of household names aren't Carl Edmond's sole strengths. Carl Edmond watches are crafted with quality materials - Swiss Ronda quartz movement, sapphire crystal, and vegetable-tanned leather straps from the 140-year-old Swedish Tärnsjö tannery - that make the sub-€300 and sub-€200 prices almost seem to good to be true.