Indie brand Reservoir stands out among newcomers for its unique design ethos, inspired by classic car dashboard counters, cockpit instruments, even submarine gauges. Proudly vintage, Reservoir watches are powered by Swiss-Made movements, assembled in La Chaux-de-Fonds, and offer a novel way to read the time.
Retrograde minutes, jumping hours and power reserve combine functionality with cool designs. This winning formula extends across all the brand’s collections, including its latest release: the 390 Fastback, a tribute to an iconic 1967 pony car. A single hand, for retrograde minutes, sweeps a 240-degree arc while hours move past a gauge-like window at 6 o’clock. Font for the minutes is modelled on the one used for the original car’s counters. Proposed in green, blue and black colourways, the dial architecture works really well. The case, in stainless steel, measures 41.5mm across and is mounted on a leather strap.
Looks aside, Reservoir pays attention to what’s under the hood, too. The engine in the 390 Fastback – calibre RSV-240 - features a revisited P168 module that was developed for Reservoir by Télôs Watch: the Swiss specialist in custom-made, high-end, mechanical movements. It powers the retrograde minutes, jumping hours and indicator for the 56 hours of power reserve (not shown on the dial) supplied by the automatic base movement. The 390 Fastback is irrefitable proof of mechanical expertise aligned with strict professional criteria, executed with the utmost style. Priced at CHF 3,800, it can be ordered from the Reservoir website or purchased at one of 80-plus authorised retailers in over 20 countries.
