Temption CGK204 Yellow Watch For 2010

You will not likely have heard about boutique German watch maker Temption unless you are a major watch enthusiast. In America the brand is very rare (but available), but one of my favorites. They combine elements of modern design and Bauhaus (very German), with really satisfying results. While the Temption CGk204 is not a new piece, this year it gets a yellow trim treatment. It is a satisfying and sporty note against the purposeful black and white of the dial, and steel case. The case is 43mm wide and very finely made with lots complex details. I love the column engraved siding and the onyx cabochons in the crown and chronograph pushers.

The watch is attached to a black calf leather strap with yellow stitching that matches the chronograph hands on the dial. Inside the watch is a Valjoux 7751 automatic movement that has a lot of complications for the money. It has the time, 12 hour chronograph annual calendar (with day, date, and month). There is also a synchronized 24 hour hand and a moonphase indicator. Temption does a great job of working with this hard to design around movement layout. You can see the decorated movement through the sapphire caseback window. For a watch this nice from a brand that makes less than 1000 watches a year, price isn't too bad at about $3620. Available soon in yellow, with other tones available for the existing Temption CGK204 watches.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.