If you were to ask me if there is anything unique about the Colibrica Design Indicator I would have to answer that it would be its soul. Despite its more than reasonable price, considering the amount of self-made components involved, the Indicator is by no means a beginner’s watch. It is a timepiece I recommend to those that have already reached the top of their horological journey and are on their way down to basecamp 1. The moment when you retrace your steps and review all you have seen and done while reaching the summit of your personal quest. When your priorities have shifted from popularity, exclusivity, bling… to substance, uniqueness, character… when you cease to be startled by a steel Daytona and are instead impressed with the work of a watchmaker. When what you wear maters to you, and only you.

The Colibrica Design Indicator is a watch to be worn in your private moments, weekends, vacations… To be enjoyed while listening to Santana, John Lee Hooker and smoking a cigar accompanied by a good glass of Rum, Bourbon or Brandy… When minutes are less important and only the present counts. A moment to take a brief respite from the mundane. That is why the indicator is unique. It is like a good book. It does not scream. Keeps you company like a hound sitting next you on your porch or living-room. Quiet, but present.

No sense in rating or defining accuracy here (even if according to my timing machine it runs within Swiss mechanical watch standards). Instead look at the beauty, simplicity and execution of the design. Noteworthy is the in-house case construction and finishing taking into account the very li mited quantities produced. Out of all the components most of all I never get tired to observe and admire the hands. A finishing I have not seen on hands to date regardless of the price point.