Vitreum FH01 Arctic Blue - A Blue-tiful Grand Feu Enamel Dial You’ve Never Heard Of

[thesingularity7]

It is hard to talk about the world of accessible enamel dial watches without mentioning Anordain. They are perhaps one of the earliest brands to operate within the micro-brand landscape and successfully deliver a truly artisanal product. It should come as no surprise that they are always sold out, with build slots typically booked many years in advance. But Anordain is not the only brand capable of bringing together artists to create beautiful works of enamel art; there are a few others in this space as well, one of which is Vitreum.

They have been working on their products for several years now. I remember first hearing about this project at least three or four years ago during a conversation with the founder, Kasper Reisner. This Danish watch brand has a similar story to Anordain but offers a dial that is arguably more involved, requiring hand-carved dial base layers upon which multiple layers of enamel are skillfully applied.

Vitreum has a Rare Handcrafts catalog that features more complex designs and dial configurations, priced around 5,000 USD. This particular watch, the FH01 Arctic Blue, is from their Core Collection, which includes slightly less intricate base layers along with a standard set of colors and textures. These watches were originally announced at around 2,250 USD and are currently priced at 2,750 USD. Unfortunately, all Core Collection pieces are now sold out, but the Rare Handcrafts models are still available to order. You can also reach out to Kasper to stay updated on future releases.

[sharonbennet]

Great review! Not a big fan of blue, hope they issue other color

[thesingularity7]

Originally Posted by sharonbennet

Great review! Not a big fan of blue, hope they issue other color

Thanks for looking/watching! I think they had a bunch of colors when this one was released, so I imagine they'll do more diverse colors in the future