I'm a huge fan of this model but I haven't found a dial variation that's made me want to pull the trigger on one quite yet.
I have two dial variations here that I would have a very hard time not buying instantly upon release. If you could produce either of these I would be very thankful!
No text on the dial seems like a good choice for these, similar to the forge guilloche ones you've already released.
Cheers!
Tl;dr: Aethelsohn is now one of my trusted brands that I’ll buy from regularly without thinking twice. The watch squirrel is happy.
I’ve already reviewed some other brands with natural stone dials with our without GS style case and bracelets. I like them and wear them with pleasure. After seeing a short video of the Terra Gaia here on Reddit, I ordered one and a Nova.
The dials are really nice, exactly like in the videos. Not shelf watches, nothing eccentric or absurd. Perfect dailies. The markers and hands look amazing to the naked eye. At this point I don’t check mirror polished angles under a 20x microscope. The bracelet is also nicely made and comfortable. No issues with the clasp at all. There’s not much to share in terms of quality and design as the photos speak for themselves and there are already good reviews so I want to share my experience with Aethelsohn.
Customer service: I asked a question about an out of stock watch and received an answer within a couple of hours. The responses were quick, professional and friendly. 5 out of 5 acorns.
Shipping: I ordered two watches. They shipped them as separate packages despite me paying for a single shipment. The reason? Customs duties in Europe. With this small, unasked for detail, they saved me around 20%. What a thoughtful gesture. Waiting time was 9 days which was also impressive. 10 out of 5 acorns.
I’ve already got a couple on my list from Aethelsohn. I just wanted to get a first impression before placing a complete order. I’m satisfied and will order from them again without a second thought. Out of hundreds, these have earned a spot in my current 100+ collection. They will stay for a long time and will be worn regularly.
That lume hits different… easily one of our favorite details on this release.
Fully applied Super‑LumiNova BGW9 for strong brightness and clean blue glow. Powered by Ronda 515GMT ⚙️
Watches usually end up meaning more than just time.
Milestones, first big purchase, gifts — there’s almost always a story behind at least one piece.
We’ve been collecting some of these under a project we’re calling 40 Faces, One Watch, mainly so they don’t just get buried in threads.
If you feel like sharing — What’s one watch you own that has a story behind it?
We’re also putting together longer stories (with photos) in a FB group if you want to add yours there:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JJxJz5ukE/
We’ll keep posting updates there as more stories come in.
Dial looks calm in some angles, then a lot more textured in others.
Trying to figure out where it lands for most people — daily or occasional piece?
In my FB feed...