Anders & Co AC1 Chronograph with Stone Dials
Anders & Co’s AC1 Chronograph now features five natural stone dials—white mother‑of‑pearl, black onyx, red jasper, turquoise, and bloodstone—bringing a vibrant, dress‑watch aesthetic to a traditionally sporty chronograph. The updated model retains the 38 mm case, 11.1 mm thickness and 46 mm lug‑to‑lug dimensions, but benefits from refined lug geometry, enhanced finishing, upgraded tasti‑tondi pushers and crown, and increased water resistance from 30 m to 50 m. The dial retains classic chronograph elements such as a tachymeter, minute scale, and dual sub‑dials, while the hands have been replaced with sharp Dauphine styles featuring central lume strips. Powered by Seiko’s VK64 meca‑quartz movement, the watch offers a mechanical‑feel chronograph without the need for a mechanical calibre, using a 24‑hour counter instead of a running seconds hand. The watch ships with a black grained leather strap and a 20 mm lug width that allows easy strap swaps, while the price ranges from 6,900 SEK (£537) for most stone variants to 7,490 SEK (£583) for the bloodstone version. Its blend of vintage‑inspired design, premium finishing, and the novelty of stone dials positions the AC1 as a dress‑oriented chronograph that stands out in the market, appealing to collectors seeking both personality and practicality.
Buying Time Analysis: The story highlights Anders & Co’s innovative blend of dress‑watch elegance with chronograph functionality through natural stone dials, demonstrating how a young brand can differentiate itself in the competitive watch market and set new style trends.
