The Sensei Ten · Chefs off duty
10 watches for chefs after the shift
The jacket is off and the evening is yours. Ten watches with the colour, texture and personality for a chef's life beyond the pass.
Start with these three
Find your starting point.
Enjoy the coffee reference without needing a job for it
Brew Metric - Retro Dial Chronograph WatchMetric’s coloured timing marks and compact shaped case make it a pleasing object for time away from the kitchen. Buy the graphic layout because you like it; your espresso setup can keep its own timer.
A bright dial after a long service
Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz Racing GreenChronoking Racing Green brings orange hands and a textured green face to the off-duty choice. It suits someone who wants their evening watch to have more colour than the working uniform.
A small rectangle for the trip home
Second Hour Memoir Ice BlueMemoir is the quiet option after a shift full of things demanding attention. Its narrow quartz case supplies an ordinary time check with a pale dial and small seconds.
AUD 615.00Jump to a watch All ten picks, in order
- 01Brew Metric - Retro Dial Chronograph WatchEnjoy the coffee reference without needing a job for it
- 02Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz Racing GreenA bright dial after a long service
- 03Second Hour Memoir Ice BlueA small rectangle for the trip home
- 04Anoma A1 Core CollectionChoose an object with a different shape
- 05Venezianico Arsenale Ultrablack - 6221510An empty dial after a crowded day
- 06Fears Brunswick 38 'Charcoal Rose'Warm numerals rather than restaurant theatre
- 07Dan Henry Watches 1964 White Panda Tricompax 38mm - no dateA vintage-style chronograph for ordinary time off
- 08Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonChoose the joke you will still enjoy tomorrow
- 09VARIOeveryday Vario Empire Salmon Tuxedo Tachymètre MecaQuartz Chronograph WatchOrnament for someone who wants ornament
- 10UNDONE Vintage Tuxedo GoldGold tone, with a question before the order
The ten, side by side. Open comparison table ↓
| Watch / role | Price | What makes it interesting | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Brew Metric - Retro Dial Chronograph WatchEnjoy the coffee reference without needing a job for it | 36mm wide · 10.75mm thick | VK68 meca-quartz chronograph | |
| 2. Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz Racing GreenA bright dial after a long service | 38mm diameter · 13.4mm thick · 46.5mm lug span | TMI VK63 meca-quartz | |
| 3. Second Hour Memoir Ice BlueA small rectangle for the trip home | AUD 615.00 | 28mm wide · 7.3mm thick | Ronda Slimtech 1069 |
| 4. Anoma A1 Core CollectionChoose an object with a different shape | 39mm wide · 9.45mm thick | Sellita SW100 | |
| 5. Venezianico Arsenale Ultrablack - 6221510An empty dial after a crowded day | EUR 800.00 | 40mm diameter · 8.95mm thick · 44mm lug span | Miyota 9029 |
| 6. Fears Brunswick 38 'Charcoal Rose'Warm numerals rather than restaurant theatre | 38mm wide · 42mm lug span | La Joux-Perret D100 | |
| 7. Dan Henry Watches 1964 White Panda Tricompax 38mm - no dateA vintage-style chronograph for ordinary time off | USD 310.00 | 38mm diameter · 12.9mm thick · 44.7mm lug span | Seiko VK63 meca-quartz |
| 8. Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonChoose the joke you will still enjoy tomorrow | GBP 245.00 | 37mm diameter | Single-jewel quartz |
| 9. VARIOeveryday Vario Empire Salmon Tuxedo Tachymètre MecaQuartz Chronograph WatchOrnament for someone who wants ornament | 38mm diameter · 11.5mm thick · 46mm lug span | Seiko VK64 meca-quartz | |
| 10. UNDONE Vintage Tuxedo GoldGold tone, with a question before the order | USD 295.00 | 40mm diameter · 13.7mm thick | TMI meca-quartz - VK61/VK64 conflict |
Ten watches. Plenty of temptation.
Find your favourite ↓- 01
Enjoy the coffee reference without needing a job for it
More angles · 5 maker photos
The Metric Retro dial photographed against a coloured background by Brew. 
Brew’s wrist photograph labels the 36mm case width; the wearer’s wrist measurement is not supplied. 
An angled view of the Retro dial, pushers, case and open bracelet. 
The Metric’s caseback and folding bracelet clasp, photographed by Brew. 
Brew’s styled photograph shows the Retro dial and bracelet together. Brew
Brew Metric - Retro Dial Chronograph Watch
Metric’s coloured timing marks and compact shaped case make it a pleasing object for time away from the kitchen. Buy the graphic layout because you like it; your espresso setup can keep its own timer.
- Case
- 36 × 41.5 mm
- Thickness
- 10.75 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- VK68 meca-quartz chronograph
Check Brew Metric - Retro Dial Chronograph Watch listing ↗ · About Brew · Get the Sensei take
- 02
A bright dial after a long service
Nivada Grenchen
Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz Racing Green
Chronoking Racing Green brings orange hands and a textured green face to the off-duty choice. It suits someone who wants their evening watch to have more colour than the working uniform.
- Diameter
- 38 mm
- Lug span
- 46.5 mm
- Thickness
- 13.4 mm
- Maker rating
- 100 m
- Movement
- TMI VK63 meca-quartz
Check Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz Racing Green listing ↗ · About Nivada Grenchen · Get the Sensei take
- 03
A small rectangle for the trip home
AUD 615.00
Second Hour
Second Hour Memoir Ice Blue
Memoir is the quiet option after a shift full of things demanding attention. Its narrow quartz case supplies an ordinary time check with a pale dial and small seconds.
- Case
- 28 × 39.5 mm
- Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- Ronda Slimtech 1069
Check Second Hour Memoir Ice Blue listing ↗ · About Second Hour · Get the Sensei take
- 04
Choose an object with a different shape
More angles · 3 maker photos
Blue A1 Core worn on the wrist in Anoma’s photograph. 
The blue A1 Core case and dial held in the hand. 
A closer view of the blue A1 Core dial and curved case. Anoma
Anoma A1 Core Collection
A1 Core makes the off-duty purchase about its triangular outline. It is worth trying if you enjoy objects whose form is the main attraction, without pretending the shape has a culinary purpose.
- Case
- 39 × 39 mm
- Thickness
- 9.45 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- Sellita SW100
Check Anoma A1 Core Collection listing ↗ · About Anoma · Get the Sensei take
- 05
An empty dial after a crowded day
EUR 800.00
Venezianico
Venezianico Arsenale Ultrablack - 6221510
Arsenale Ultrablack is for somebody who actively enjoys the dark, sparse face. The lack of conventional hour references is the aesthetic argument, and also the reason it belongs off duty.
- Diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug span
- 44 mm
- Thickness
- 8.95 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- Miyota 9029
Check Venezianico Arsenale Ultrablack - 6221510 listing ↗ · About Venezianico · Get the Sensei take
- 06
Warm numerals rather than restaurant theatre
More angles · 4 maker photos
Charcoal Rose dial and cushion-shaped case on the leather strap. 
Bracelet configuration of the Brunswick 38 Charcoal Rose; check the selected strap option. 
The Charcoal Rose photographed on a wrist by Fears. 
A close view of the dial texture, numerals and hands. Fears
Fears Brunswick 38 'Charcoal Rose'
Brunswick Charcoal Rose supplies a dark dial and warm details in a rounded square case. It can be a personal evening watch without borrowing a story about professional precision.
- Case
- 38 × 38 mm
- Lug span
- 42 mm
- Maker rating
- 100 m
- Movement
- La Joux-Perret D100
Check Fears Brunswick 38 'Charcoal Rose' listing ↗ · About Fears · Get the Sensei take
- 07
A vintage-style chronograph for ordinary time off
USD 310.00
Dan Henry Watches
Dan Henry Watches 1964 White Panda Tricompax 38mm - no date
The selected 1964 White Panda Tricompax gives three contrasting registers in a 38mm case. It is an appealing weekend direction if you like that arrangement independently of any timing task.
- Diameter
- 38 mm
- Lug span
- 44.7 mm
- Thickness
- 12.9 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- Seiko VK63 meca-quartz
Check Dan Henry Watches 1964 White Panda Tricompax 38mm - no date listing ↗ · About Dan Henry Watches · Get the Sensei take
- 08
Choose the joke you will still enjoy tomorrow
GBP 245.00
Mr Jones Watches
Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon
A Perfectly Useless Afternoon is the illustrated option when the swimmer feels like your own sense of humour. It gives the off-duty watch an argument that does not depend on another useful feature.
- Diameter
- 37 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- Single-jewel quartz
Check Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon listing ↗ · About Mr Jones Watches · Get the Sensei take
- 09
Ornament for someone who wants ornament
VARIOeveryday
VARIOeveryday Vario Empire Salmon Tuxedo Tachymètre MecaQuartz Chronograph Watch
Empire Salmon Tuxedo is the research pick for a reader who likes flowing numerals and an elaborately worked dial. It offers a visual alternative to another black functional watch.
- Diameter
- 38 mm
- Lug span
- 46 mm
- Thickness
- 11.5 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- Seiko VK64 meca-quartz
Check VARIOeveryday Vario Empire Salmon Tuxedo Tachymètre MecaQuartz Chronograph Watch listing ↗ · About VARIOeveryday · Get the Sensei take
- 10
Gold tone, with a question before the order
USD 295.00
UNDONE
UNDONE Vintage Tuxedo Gold
Vintage Tuxedo Gold closes the list for someone who specifically wants the dark dial and gold-tone mesh combination. The styling is clear enough to investigate, but not enough to skip the specification conflict.
- Diameter
- 40 mm
- Thickness
- 13.7 mm
- Maker rating
- 30 m
- Movement
- TMI meca-quartz - VK61/VK64 conflict
Check UNDONE Vintage Tuxedo Gold listing ↗ · About UNDONE · Get the Sensei take
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