March Lab AM2 Automatique Steel Watch

The Watch

If you have a passion for watchmaking and timeless automotive elegance, French watch brand March Lab invites you to discover its bold new take on the AM2 - the AM2 Automatique Steel. With its deeply 70s-inspired soul, this neo-retro design adapts effortlessly to every style. Its angular lines echo the iconic automobiles of 50 years ago, making it a natural companion for the discerning, active man. This exceptional timepiece is housed in a meticulously crafted square case with polished surfaces. The case measures 39 mm × 39 mm with a thickness of 12.50 mm. A raised, beveled sapphire crystal protects the dial, benefiting from anti-reflective treatment and outstanding scratch resistance. The watch's singular character is further underscored by a delicately engraved crown positioned at 4 o'clock. The case back is secured by 4 screws and features a green-tinted crystal that lets you admire the beating caliber within.

The Dial

The square dial of this March Lab watch has a personality all its own. A stunning grall green base sports a vertically brushed finish. This minimalist, refined shade pairs with silver-toned elements to add a quiet elegance. Around the dial, double baton indices are arranged in an original layout, alternating between vertical, horizontal, and diagonal orientations. The index at six o'clock is replaced by a square date window in white on a black background. A discreet minute track runs along the outer edge, punctuated by subtle dots with Super-LumiNova treatment flush with the indices. At the center of the dial, three hands sweep across the surface: the hour and minute hands are baton-style and luminescent (coated in Super-LumiNova), while the seconds hand is slim and elongated. Completing the dial design of this exceptional timepiece, the French manufacture's emblem fills the upper half near the twelve o'clock position.

The Movement

Inside this stunning watch beats a superb automatic caliber crafted by Franco-Swiss manufacture La Joux-Perret. This is the G100 movement, featuring 24 jewels and running at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. Notably, this caliber offers a generous power reserve of 68 hours, in addition to hours, minutes, and seconds.

The Strap

March Lab offers a choice of 3 straps. You can opt for a perforated black bison leather strap with a stainless steel pin buckle. For a more refined look, choose the black alligator leather strap with pin buckle. Finally, March Lab also offers a brushed 3-link steel bracelet fitted with a deployment clasp.

Water Resistance

With a water resistance of 10 atmospheres - equivalent to 100 meters - this is a genuinely water-resistant watch. It's perfectly suited for bathing, showering, and recreational swimming, though not for diving (professional or otherwise) or high-pressure water jets. Your new companion will be right there for most of your aquatic adventures. One important note: the Ocarat watch team recommends keeping the crown and pushers untouched during water activities to preserve the seal and protect the movement.