MeisterSinger expands the Archao collection with three new stainless steel models, offering a more understated interpretation of this recently introduced watch family, originally launched in a matte black DLC version.
Introduced during the brand’s anniversary year, the Archao takes its name from the Greek word archaios, meaning “original” or “primal”, and is defined by a deliberately reduced aesthetic, where only a few elements shape its identity.
The new stainless steel Archao alongside the original black DLC version
Measuring 43 mm in diameter and 12.3 mm in thickness, the cylindrical case is water resistant to 5 bar (50 metres / 165 feet) and fitted with a domed sapphire crystal.
The dial features prominent applied hour markers that echo the segmented design of the single hand. Available in three colour variations — black (ref. AR902), blue (ref. AR908) and red (ref. AR911) — it is finished with a fine grain texture.
The numerals, hour markers, and the half-hour and quarter-hour indications stand out in crisp white, while the five-minute markers appear in a lighter grey, intentionally receding into the background.
The single hand is skeletonised along its length, with a triangular tip extending forward and a counterbalancing section at the rear, interrupted at the centre.
The wedge-shaped hour markers and the signature hand are executed in white LumiBlocks and emit a strong glow in low-light conditions, together with the numerals.
As with all MeisterSinger single-hand watches, the central hand completes one full rotation every 12 hours, with the dial divided into 144 increments corresponding to five-minute intervals.
The exhibition caseback features the “Archao” name in transparent lettering set against a volcano-inspired motif.
Beneath it, a modified Swiss-made Sellita SW200 automatic movement operates at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) and provides a power reserve of approximately 38 hours.
Paired with a robust saddle leather strap available in various colours, the MeisterSinger Archao in stainless steel is offered at a suggested retail price of €2,290. meistersinger.com
