Devon Tread 2 watch hands-on
About two years ago, the watch world received strange news that Scott Devon was building an electromechanical watch in California. For the most part, the Swiss and other Europeans ignored the news and moved on with their lives. Then the Tread 1 watch came out. It's completely novel in design and engineering - which ended up not only garnering a lot of attention, but also some very prestigious awards. This quirky and super cool timing machine has had a bigger impact than anyone imagined - and now Devon has released a follow-up model called the Tread 2.
The Tread 1 is a big, fun watch, and I've experienced it firsthand here. It has an imposing square case that sounds like an adding machine on your wrist. On the other hand, the Tread 2 is smaller and has a different design. While it's cheaper, I feel like it's the better timepiece for most people. Not only because it fits more wrists, but also because of its increased utility as an everyday wear.
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When Devon built the Tread 2, one thing was clear, it should be smaller and have a two, not three, belt system. Tread 1 has a dedicated belt to indicate seconds. Logical but noisy. It now has a "silent" mode where the seconds aren't displayed, but when they are, the watch sounds like a slow-typing person lives on your wrist. This has to do with the small one-step motor and "bullet-proof glass-plastic" crystal in the case. It didn't actually stop a lot of people from wearing the watch, but for the next model, Devon wanted to build something quieter. Tread 2 does not have a second belt. However, if you want to measure seconds, there is a function that turns the minute band into a seconds indicator. As for quietness, Tread 2 is not only quieter because of the lack of seconds, but
Reading the time is so easy, the various models of the Tread 2 have a different coloured steel case and strap with a number colour printed on it. In terms of size, the case is 38mm wide and 42mm high, with a tonneau shape. Not a small watch at all, it does feel petite next to the larger Tread 1. The case is also a new design. With a touch of 1980s modernism futuristic, you'll find that in 2012 many high-end Swiss watch brands also launched watches that focused on the design aesthetics of the era.
The case here is DLC black and mostly polished steel, with some DLC black components. The strap is rubber and the watch is more comfortable than ever. Even the Tread 1 is very ergonomic considering its size. However, given the compact design, the Tread 2 is more universally appealing and feels more cohesive. While it doesn't have the wraparound crystal that the Tread 1 has, the Devon Tread 2 still offers a clear view of motion where you can see the small stepper motor in action. There is also some water resistance now. 10 meters isn't much, but you can use it to wash your hands safely.
Instead of a crown, the read 2 offers a push rod and two-way lever that allow you to adjust the time and access the watch's functions. Devon's engineers have really improved the user experience with the Tread 2, making the watch more logical and simpler to operate at the same time. It only takes a few minutes to fully grasp what it does and how to use it.
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Like the Tread 1, the Tread 2 is powered by a lithium-ion battery that can be charged via a magnetic induction dock. The battery is rated for about 2 weeks with an average usage time. This seems to fit, and while I was testing the Tread 1, I found it to be a simple matter of charging on the dock. For those interested in the Tread 1 but may have been put off by size or price, there is a new and expanded opportunity to enjoy the Tread 2's Devon concept.