Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. The Tutima Patria Titanium, Now with a Light Blue Dial
A fresher, lighter and more modern interpretation of classical Saxon watchmaking.
Long associated with pilot’s chronographs and robust instrument watches, Tutima has, over the past decade, built a compelling “classical” collection. The Patria line, introduced in the early 2010s and coinciding with the brand’s return to Glashütte, offered refined cases, restrained dials and, most notably, beautifully executed hand-wound movements rooted in Saxon tradition. Following earlier executions in steel, gold and titanium, with cold-enamelled and textured dials, Tutima now adds a new Patria reference featuring a light blue dial, housed in a titanium case.
This latest version of the Tutima Patria is presented in a 41mm case, 11.2mm thick, crafted from Grade 5 titanium, highly polished. The case construction is minimalist, composed of just two components, with gently curved lugs, sapphire crystals front and rear, and an ergonomically shaped crown that sits protected. Water-resistance is 50m.
The dial is rendered in a bright, airy light blue and features a three-dimensional decor that plays dynamically with light; one can easily imagine how the surface shifts between soft pastel tones and sharper reflections. Applied, diamond-cut indices and fine hands with Super-LumiNova make the layout interesting and provide legibility. A recessed small seconds at 6 o’clock, with a grooved texture, adds another detail, complete with Tutima’s historical logo with a nod to the brand’s long lineage in Glashütte.
Through the sapphire crystal on the back, the hand-wound Tutima 617 manufacture calibre, a movement that has become a cornerstone of the Patria collection, can be observed. Developed and assembled in Glashütte, the calibre follows classical Saxon design with a three-quarter plate decorated with Glashütte ribbing, hand-bevelled edges and screwed gold chatons. The open-worked balance cock supports the free-sprung balance with a manually bent Breguet overcoil. Operating at 21,600 vibrations/hour, the movement offers a generous power reserve of at least 65 hours.
The light blue Tutima Patria is worn on a graphite-grey sheepskin leather strap, hand-stitched and fitted with a titanium pin buckle, and the price is EUR 8,600. For more information, please visit www.tutima.com.
12 responses
Very nice. But why do they have to make the watch so big. In my opinion, 41 is simply too much for a dress watch.
Even taken in to account that it has a subseconds, does a three nand watch need to be more than 11mm. thick ?
Too thick for hand wound at this price. No power reserve indicator a minus too.
At 6’4″ I appreciate the 41mm case.
Perfect size and style for a dress watch! Grade 5 titanium is often used by Rolex, AP, Patek and Omega for high luxury watches allowing for a high degree in polishing. The dial is spectacular in the light blue. As for the price, it’s a deal when you consider the quality and value Tutima brings. Similar models like the Rolex 1908 with a similar blue dial are 6 to 8 times the price of this piece. I already put a deposit for this watch with my local AD; cannot wait!
Agree way to large for a modern dress watch
Add a hole in the 3/4 plate to see more of the movement.
Offer slimmer hands like in the older models, on choice.
Offer the same dials as in the older models, in this smaller size, at least the deep blue one.
I would buy it on day one!
Maybe shrink it down to 39 mm, too.
38 mm and slimmer and under 3K
What a beautiful watch from Tuitma! The 41 mm size, I believe is perfect for an everyday watch, and still works well as a dress watch! The dial is superb and pairs well with a light blue color. Grade 5 titanium is often used by luxury watch brands, such as Rolex, AP, Patek and Omega to achieve a high level of polish. When it comes to the price, I don’t think you could beat the quality and high-level of finish in this watch. Similar watch styles for example the Rolex 1908 go for 4 to 6 times as much as this piece. I already put a deposit down with my AD for this piece. I cannot wait to wear it!
What’s with the bots leaving weird comments? It’s like they’re trying to sell the watch by proclaiming it’s perfecting, despite being too big, and too thick, for a dress watch. Nice design, but overpriced.
What’s the significance of a manually bent over coil.
Was the whole hairspring manually bent as well?
Time for some basic engineering knowledge in these reviews
To those who argue with the case size: I own a Patria 1.0 in 43mm which sits perfectly on my 17.5cm wrist, due to the short lugs. May be the newer versions will do it better for me, so 41mm ist definitely not too big. But that’s surely a matter of personal taste. Despite of that, the overall quality is simply stunnig in this price range. Try one in person and you will agree.