Singapore's Vario and RZE Collaborate to Craft an Ultra-modern, Scratch-resistant Watch

Successful collaboration watches fuse the unique identities of two brands into a timepiece that neither company alone could produce. This is impeccably demonstrated in the collaboration of Singapore-based companies Vario and RZE. Their joint masterwork takes the vintage approach of Vario’s 1918 Trench watch and combines it with the modern, performance-focused materials that RZE is known for, leading to the creation of the innovative Vario x RZE UltraHex Trench series.

The strap design is unique with lugs extending from the sides of the case, creating a lug-to-lug profile of 45mm. For the wristband, the choices lean towards the time-tested 18mm straps with pass-through construction, or straps that wrap around the lug bars, bypassing the traditional spring bar setup. The exterior of the timepiece has a matte finish that sets it apart visually.

Across the trio of variants available, dial materials and strap colours differ while the core design elements remain consistent. The watches feature large Arabic numeral hour markers, cathedral-style hands, and their seconds register at 6 o’clock, bringing forth the timelessness of the Trench series. This collaboration between Vario and RZE brilliantly marries traditional design with a cutting-edge approach, setting a new standard for luxury timepieces in the industry.