Aragon
Since the birth of the company in 1991, Wing Liang, lead designer and CEO of ARAGON WATCHES USA, has been driven by a constant desire to meet the expectations of the watch loving community. Liang has a unique talent of crafting timepieces that are visually and aesthetically astounding.
With a degree in International Business from Florida Atlantic University under his belt and an intangible love of a fine time pieces, Wing joined forces with his eldest sibling Angela, to create a company that would challenge traditional timepiece making.
Their wish to create a contemporary line that was affordable to every watch connoisseur was set in motion with their motto: ‘Building into the future by respecting our past.’
A slogan the company has stayed true to from its founding.
Wing, as the sole designer, drew inspiration from music, cars, movies and machines and often his earlier pieces entailed fun and funky twists. (Attracting the likes of sci-fi movie makers with his ‘Alien’ design and a cult underground following with timepieces such as the ‘HYDRO’)
As the company has matured, so has Liang’s designs and use of materials, which are comparable to that of any leading luxury timepiece company. His motivation remains unchanged however, to incorporate his real love of fine watch designs, his creations today lean more towards building specific case designs to house select Swiss and Japanese movements.(However the twists are still evident keeping the brand fresh and exciting) And his use of high quality materials, such as ceramic and tungsten, have watch enthusiasts salivating for more.
It is very rare to see such a young company mature so quickly. However from day one Wing and Angela have poured their heart and soul into making Aragon the timepiece powerhouse it is today and have always stayed true to their beliefs of creating modern, luxury designs that are accessible to everyone. Wings conventional, unisex designs are constantly featured in the media and continue to receive international acclaim.
First Impressions
The unboxing of the watch:
The initial overview:
I must say, Aragon Watches and Wing have not let me down in the attention to detail and phenomenal design and engineering of the timepieces that I have recieved from them. I wanted a watch that I was able to wear in business meetings, where I was in a suit and tie, but also be able to go to the softball field to watch my daughter play in a tournament. The Aragon Caprice Pilot Automatic has met and surpassed the requirement that I had for it. It is still a definite conversation starter, even with the muted beauty of the timepiece. The dial is unique in its sunburst and numeral design, and it catches every bit of light in the room and looks amazing. I am definitely hooked on Aragon Watches designs, and the entire Aragon experience. Again, the attention to detail is amazing.
The fit:
This, as with the other Aragon Watches that are in my collection, fits beautifully. The rubber strap is very comfortable and looks amazing with the carbon fiber and stitching. The case is very comfortable at the 48mm size for me, and with the 15mm thickness it fits easily under the cuff of a dress shirt without catching. The nice thing about the Aragon Caprice Pilot is the muted beauty that catches peoples attention without the same attention grabbing details of my other watches. This is by far a great addition to my collection, and I am very happy with every Aragon Watch that I have recieved.
Technical Information
Manufacturer: Aragon Watches
Collection: Caprice Pilot
Model: Grey Automatic
Type: Dress
Water Resistance: 20ATM | 200M | 660ft
Case
Case: Stainless Steel IP Black
Diameter: 48 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Lug to Lug:
Lug Width: 24 mm
Movement: SII NH36 Day-Date with 24 Jewels Automatic
Lens: K1
Bezel: Stainless Steel - Edged over case
Crown: Screw Down
Dial: Double Layer Sunray | Chapter Ring | Black Numbers & Hands | White Lume
Strap
Type: Simulated Carbon Fiber Rubber | Light Grey Stitching
Color: Black
Buckle: Buckle
Width: 24 mm
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