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Model Name:
Paulin Modul A
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Reference:
Model A
Price ($)
$
1100
Country:
UK
A.I. Rating
6.8
Crowd Rating:
1310
Watch Description
Paulin is a brand founded in 2013 by three sisters named Elizabeth, Charlotte and Eleanor Paulin. With headquarters in Glasgow, Scotland, Paulin is a company that is all about family, creativity, and the support of local UK artists. While the company was initially created with the premise of offering high-quality, design-focused watches, Paulin has expanded over the years to offer everything from leather goods and watch straps to a best-selling wall clock and even an umbrella. Beyond making forward-thinking products, Paulin is fully embedded in the Glasgow creative community and works closely with artists from the region, while its Stockbridge location in Edinburgh offers a curation space for creatives and provides an accessible platform to showcase local talent.
Paulin has never shied away from creating watches that are fun, colorful and a bit quirky. This has separated them from many of their peers. With that mindset of design, they have introduced a new watch into their catalogue that doubles down on that thesis. Introducing the Modul.
The Modul watch is a collection of compact and slim timepieces that have a bold color palette and a sleek tonneau-shaped case. Each watch makes use of a 35mm wide, 8.2mm case that features a modular design. The black steel body houses the movement, distinct from the brushed steel outer case. This allows for different movement calibers to be accommodated, thus leading to a quartz and mechanical version of each Modul. The clear differentiator between the two being the small seconds sub dial used on the mechanical version while the quartz version features a simple 3 hand layout.
The Modul comes in three distinct versions. The Modul A with its bright yellow dial. The Modul B with its brown dial. And finally, the Modul C, with its cotton candy pink dial.
The watches in the Modul collection are powered by either one of the following movements: the La Joux Perret improved D100 movement, featuring blued screws and Geneva stripes visible through an exhibition caseback. It beats at 21,600vph and has a 50hr power reserve. The other option is the quartz ETA 955.112 which has 7 jewels and should run 4-5 years on a new battery.
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Push-Pull
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LJP D100
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Yellow
A.I. Watch Review:
# Paulin Modul A Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Paulin Modul A is a innovative modular tool watch from French microbrand Paulin, blending minimalist design with customizable stainless steel case modules for bezel and mid-case colors, housed in a compact 38mm case with 200m water resistance and powered by the workhorse Miyota 9015 automatic movement delivering 42 hours of power reserve, ideal for adventure-seeking enthusiasts who value personalization and everyday durability without ostentation.
## Overall Watch Rating: 6.8/10.0
**Material Metric (9.3/10.0)** - Premium 316L stainless steel construction paired with a double-domed sapphire crystal featuring anti-reflective coating delivers dive-watch toughness comparable to Christopher Ward divers at twice the price.
**Dials & Design Metric (8.8/10.0)** - The sunburst dial with applied indices, sharp syringe hands, and subtle modular aesthetic offers fresh, legible minimalism on par with Baltic's clean field watches.
**Versatility Metric (8.5/10.0)** - At 38mm with 200m WR, rubber strap compatibility, and swappable modules for sport-to-casual transitions, it punches above its weight like a more affordable Sinn 556 alternative.
**Movement Metric (7.1/10.0)** - The Miyota 9015 provides reliable automatic performance with hacking seconds and 24 jewels, matching the dependability found in many Tudor Black Bay base models.
**History & Innovation Metric (7.0/10.0)** - Paulin's pioneering modular system introduces genuine user customization in a microbrand context, echoing the inventive spirit of early independent makers like Kari Voutilainen but at accessible scale.
**Brand Metric (6.5/10.0)** - As an enthusiast-focused French microbrand with low production, Paulin sits comfortably in the high-premium tier alongside names like Monta for quality craftsmanship.
**Functions Metric (5.5/10.0)** - Standard timekeeping with a date window delivers core utility akin to entry-level Seikos, sufficient for daily wear but lacking extras.
**Rarity Metric (4.8/10.0)** - With a sub-$600 price and limited microbrand output, it offers moderate exclusivity similar to early Nomos Club models on the secondary market.
**Complications Metric (4.0/10.0)** - A simple date complication provides basic added function, on par with mass-market automatics like the Citizen NJ0150.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.2
## WM Collector Grade: C
## Performance Insights: Excels in materials, design, and versatility for a modular microbrand standout, though modest complications and functions temper scores; solid value well below implied price.
## TPS Interpretation: Fair Value: The watch overdelivers on build and customization at its price point, making it a smart buy for modular enthusiasts despite average functionality.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
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