Amida Digitrend Unveils Newest Edition: Open Sapphire Offers Eye-catching Insight into Watch Mechanics

The Amida Digitrend, an eye-catching product of 1970s horological creativity, is making a triumphant comeback with its newest edition, the Open Sapphire. This awe-inspiring watch adheres to the original’s unique design, featuring a side-reading digital display facilitated through an optical inverting prism. This fresh edition of the Digitrend, a true marvel of modern horological engineering, retains the fluid shapes of the iconic 2024 reedition while adding the breathtaking aesthetic of clear sapphire casing. The see-through case takes center stage, offering an intimate encounter with the watch’s inner workings powered by Soprod Newton P092 automatic movement. The crafting of the unique sapphire case is no small feat, requiring high precision and 24 hours of dedicated work for milling, machining, and polishing. The Amida Digitrend’s signature flat-laid hour and minute discs are clearly visible underneath the sapphire hood, giving the wearer a new way to appreciate the passing of time. Yet the simplicity of easy time reading through the side sapphire prism remains. Polished to perfection, the exposed movement showcases meticulous finishes such as Geneva stripes, anglage, and perlage. A second sapphire crystal on the back of the watch reveals the balance wheel, neatly tucked under a transversal bridge and an intricately openworked rotor. Running at a frequency of 4Hz and boasting a 44-hour power reserve, this watch commands attention. The Amida Digitrend Open Sapphire comes with a choice between a snazzy alcantara strap or a wide-link integrated steel bracelet. This striking timepiece, limited to a mere 150 pieces, is drawing admiring glances as it takes the art of watch mechanics to the next level. Priced at CHF 4,500 (excluding taxes) or EUR 5,760 (including taxes), it represents a blend of vintage allure and advanced complexity, a true conversation piece for discerning horological admirers.