Ezteem is a new Swedish watchmaker and the model
Ezteem is a new Swedish watchmaker (from 2005) and the model I review here (Lynx Aqua) is their current offering for divers and desk-divers alike. I was intrigued by the brand since I haven’t handled a lot of Swedish watches before and Sweden is known for great design.

When I first handled Lynx Aqua it was clear to me that this piece is a serious watch. It really shows the heritage of Swedish design and is both modern, funky and utilitarian, as well as classic and timeless in design. It made me think of Bruno Mathssons furniture (Specially The Grasshopper and Anna as pictured) The fluid shape of hard material is the key here. Watch case is both round and soft looking as well as rigid and tough. There’s the key to this watch, fluid essence which comes out in firm form. The watch has common modern size of 42mm with out the crown, which is large by my personal standards. But the round shape and great lug design makes it fit like a glove. Case is made from 316L stainless steel and is polished on sides and brushed on top. It really is a great looking piece with serious attitude to it, bit like a beast in a tuxedo. Straps coming along the replica watches suite the watch perfectly, in the black and orange version I got there’s both orange and black strap provided (both made of high quality rubber).

There are plenty of small things in this watch which makes it stand out. First of course is the shape of the case and the beautiful thin bezel, but there are few other things to notice too. Like the logo on the crown which is on black surface, nice and elegant touch. And there is a pretty engraved back, with all the crucial info about the watch. Porsche and BMW simply ain’t the same not to mention some cheap Japanese car) These are the kind of small touches you would expect from quality Swedish design.



