DENNISON: A 6.1mm-thick microcosm - Minimalist beauty created by a British watchmaker
DENNISON, a British watch case manufacturer that has made a name for itself in watchmaking history since the 19th century, has launched a new model from its modern collection that inherits its DNA, featuring an astonishingly thin case of just 6.1mm.
The moment you place it on your wrist, you'll feel that DENNISON has an undeniable presence, as if it has "captured a small universe."
The dial, which feels deep yet minimal, maximizes the unique characteristics of its materials, including natural stones and delicate sunray finishes. The lightweight feel, unique to a thin case, naturally blends into every aspect of daily life while adding a distinct personality to your wrist.
The Aesthetics of 6.1mm
In modern wristwatches, case thinness is not merely a specification but a design philosophy itself. The ultra-thin 6.1mm case achieves:
・Elegance that fits beautifully under a shirt cuff
・A wearing comfort that clings to the wrist
・Minimalist British design
・Enhancing any outfit, whether casual or formal.
It masterfully achieves all of these. Its form is like a sculpted work of art. The stripped-down lines further accentuate the beauty of the dial.
A prestigious case manufacturer that supported British watchmaking history
DENNISON is a watch case manufacturer founded in Birmingham, UK, in 1874.
It once produced cases for watch brands worldwide, including Swiss luxury watch brands, playing a crucial role behind the scenes of watchmaking history.
Today's DENNISON inherits that tradition, creating new appeal as a collection that blends classic and modern.
The "one-of-a-kind expression" created by natural materials
One of DENNISON's charms is its natural stone dials. The unique patterns created by nature, such as tiger's eye, aventurine, and malachite, mean that no two are alike. The sparkle that changes with the angle of light is truly a miniature universe on your wrist.
It exudes a quiet presence that captivates onlookers.
The "small universe" created by natural stone dials is one of DENNISON's charms, with dials made from natural materials.
・Tiger's Eye
・Aventurine
・Malachite
Materials with unique patterns created by nature are used, such as these. The sunray dial, as expected from a case manufacturer like Dennison, also emits a simple and very beautiful sparkle.
No two natural stone dials are exactly alike. The way their luster changes with the angle of light truly deserves to be called a small universe unfolding on your wrist.
Dennison supported British watchmaking history.
Founded in 1874, DENNISON started as a workshop in Birmingham, UK.
At that time, the company was known globally as a watch case manufacturer and played a crucial role in watchmaking history, including producing cases for Swiss watch brands.
British DENNISON (Dennison Watch Case Company) was one of the world's largest watch case manufacturers, founded in Birmingham, UK, in 1874.
At the time, the structure of "Swiss movements, British cases" was common, and Dennison supplied cases to many brands.
Below are the main brands for which Dennison cases have been historically confirmed. Vintage watch fans are probably already familiar with them.
Rolex, Omega, Longines, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Zenith, Smiths, Vertex, Cyma, Tavannes, Movado
Dennison cases were widely used, especially for British military watches and watches for the British market.
The modern DENNISON collection is designed by renowned watch designer Emmanuel Gueit.
Emmanuel Gueit is known as an innovator in Swiss watch design. Central to his legacy is his design for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, an iconic sports luxury model launched in the 1990s. As a young designer at the time, Gueit, while inheriting the spirit of Gérald Genta's original Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, created a bolder, more modern form that brought a new trend to watch design.
Since then, he has designed watches for many brands and is highly regarded for his designs that leverage watch forms, proportions, and material textures.
The design philosophy inherited by Dennison
In DENNISON's modern collection, Emmanuel Gueit's design philosophy is strongly reflected.
The characteristics are as follows:
・Minimalist and refined case lines
・Dial designs that accentuate the uniqueness of materials
・Elegant proportions created by the thin case
Especially the slim case, approximately 6.1mm thick, is an iconic element that fuses the classic beauty of British watches with modern minimalism.
Models featuring natural stone dials,
such as tiger's eye, aventurine, and malachite,
create a profound, miniature universe on your wrist.
Comptoir Nouveau: Authorized Dealer in Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yoyogi
Comptoir Nouveau is an authorized dealer for the DENNISON collection.
By experiencing it in person, you can truly appreciate the thickness of the case and the unique patterns of the natural stones. Please visit our store and discover the charm of timepieces that combine British watchmaking tradition with the aesthetics of a world-renowned designer.
Watch & Jewelry Authorized Dealer Comptoir Nouveau
Nishi-Sando Terrace E1, 4-28-7 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0053
TEL: TEL: 03-3299-8008
