Paramount Pistachio
I’ve had my Paramount Pistachio for a few weeks now, and the more time I spend with it, the more impressed I am by how beautifully the overall Art Deco design comes together.
What has surprised me most is the dial. The layered textures, typography, and finishing simply don’t come through in the online photos. In person, the dial has far more depth and character than I expected.
I’m also impressed by how seamlessly the recessed crown integrates into the case. It’s a subtle design detail that contributes to the watch’s clean, elegant profile.
For me, it’s a wonderfully versatile watch. It’s playful enough for a casual summer afternoon, yet refined enough to wear out for an evening in Santa Fe. It can feel whimsical one day and elegant the next.
There are, however, two areas where I think the watch could be improved.
First, because the crown is so well integrated into the case, I find it somewhat difficult to wind. The movement also feels quite stiff when winding, making it difficult to achieve a full wind. As a result, I’m currently seeing less than 24 hours of power reserve. With the Sellita SW210, I would expect something closer to the advertised 42 hours. This may simply be an issue with my particular watch, but I thought it was worth mentioning.
My second criticism is the supplied strap. The faded burgundy-pink suede (which appears somewhat different from the website photos) doesn’t complement the red hands as well as I had hoped, and, in my opinion, competes with the overall design.
I replaced it with a Badalassi Cognac leather strap, and it completely transformed the watch. The warmer leather gives the watch more maturity, warmth, and confidence. Instead of saying, “Look at my green dial,” it now says, “I’m an Art Deco watch that happens to have a beautiful pistachio dial.”
Overall, I’m genuinely happy with the Paramount Pistachio. It’s one of those rare watches that becomes more interesting the longer you own it, and I look forward to wearing it for many years.
