Xemex XE 5000 Ivory chronograph watch: let there be white

Unveiled last march right before the Basel 2008 world fair, the Xemex XE 5000 Ivory chronograph watch looks both trendy and refined.

Its large 44 mm case is made of brushed stainless steel.

Inside it is hidden an almost legendary ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic movement.

Known for its robustness, accuracy and dependability, it is the same caliber that, with some minor modifications, powers the gracious Xemex Piccadilly Chronograph Reserve ALL BLACK chronograph watch.

Just like almost all watches of this class, the Xemex XE 5000 Ivory features a convex sapphire crystal covering its face and another sapphire crystal implanted into its screw-down display back.

Its setting crown, which is also made screw-down in order to increase the timekeeper’s water resistance rating, withstands pressures of up to 5 ATM, which converts into more common 50 meter of water-resistance.

Well, I trust the solution was employed not only for practical purposes, but for aesthetics’ sake, too, making the watch look even more original.

As you can see on the photos, the chronograph’s off-white face features a standard tri-compax dial layout with two chronograph counters (12-hour sub-dial at 6 o’clock and a 30-minute totalizer at 12 o’clock) as well as a small seconds indicator at 9 o’clock.

To make the whole display look more contrast, its dials are made of contrasting polished metal.

There is also Xemex trademark round date window is located at 3 o’clock. Rather small, it still provides good enough view at the simple calendar that only displays current date.

The tachymeter scale’s red Arabic numerals and indices are printed on the sapphire crystal giving the face of the watch with an additional dimension.

The Xemex XE 5000 Ivory is delivered on a nicely executed white rubber strap with a very convenient-looking folding clasp, which is made of stainless steel.

All things considered, this one is a strange watch.

On one hand, it looks like a nice unisex watch with a little feminine bias to it.

On the other hand, the size of it makes it suitable only for the male customers who are slightly overweight or have athletic, muscular body and hands. For them, however, the watch may look not masculine enough.

Well, it is for you to decide, as always.

Photos: Xemex

Xemex XE 5000 Ivory chronograph watch specification :

Price range: $4000
Movement: ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic movement
Complications: Date, chronograph
Power reserve: 46 hours
Case material: Brushed stainless steel, with mobile horns
Case diameter: 44 mm
Case height: N/A
Dial: White with metallized chronograph counters
Water resistance: 50 m
Strap: White rubber with folding clasp
Crystal: Convex sapphire crystal