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Model Name:
Paulin Modul A
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Reference:
Model A
Price ($)
$
1100
Country:
UK
A.I. Rating
7.3
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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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 **modern, minimalist mechanical watch** designed by the independent Scottish brand **Paulin**. It features a distinctive **geometric dial with bold typography**, drawing inspiration from **Bauhaus and industrial design**. The **small, independent production** makes it an appealing choice for collectors who appreciate **niche design-focused brands**.
With a **35mm stainless steel case**, **double-domed acrylic crystal**, and a **manual-wind SW210-1 movement**, the Modul A prioritizes **aesthetic uniqueness over horological complexity**. The watch’s **modernist typography**, developed in-house by Paulin, adds a strong identity. It is a **time-only watch**, emphasizing **clean execution over functional depth**.
This watch is ideal for **design enthusiasts, minimalists, and collectors who value independent watchmaking with a strong visual identity**. It is a **statement piece for those who prioritize aesthetics over mechanical innovation**.
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## **Overall Watch Rating: 7.3/10.0**
### **Dials & Design Metric (8.8/10.0)**
The **modernist dial design**, unique typography, and clean execution make this an **outstandingly crafted and original piece**. The **Bauhaus-inspired geometric layout** sets it apart in the microbrand space.
### **Rarity Metric (8.5/10.0)**
As an **independent microbrand with a limited production run**, the **Paulin Modul A** is a **relatively rare watch**, enhancing its exclusivity.
### **Brand Metric (7.8/10.0)**
Paulin is a **small Scottish microbrand with a strong design identity**, gaining recognition among enthusiasts but still lacking broad market prestige.
### **Material Metric (7.5/10.0)**
The **stainless steel case** and **double-domed acrylic crystal** offer a **retro aesthetic**, though acrylic is more prone to scratches than sapphire.
### **Movement Metric (7.2/10.0)**
The watch uses the **Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement**, a **reliable Swiss caliber** with **42-hour power reserve**. While solid, it lacks advanced features or finishing.
### **Versatility Metric (7.0/10.0)**
With a **35mm case and minimalist styling**, it excels in **casual and artistic settings** but lacks **broad versatility for sport or formal use**.
### **History & Innovation Metric (6.8/10.0)**
While **Paulin’s commitment to unique typography and in-house dial design is notable**, the **watch does not introduce significant horological innovations**.
### **Functions Metric (6.5/10.0)**
As a **time-only manual-wind watch**, it lacks additional functional features like date, lume, or high water resistance (only **50m WR**).
### **Complications Metric (6.0/10.0)**
The **lack of complications** limits this score, but that is intentional for the watch’s aesthetic philosophy.
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## **Celebrity and Historical Figures**
- **As an independent design-focused microbrand, Paulin watches are not commonly associated with celebrities.**
- However, they have gained recognition among niche watch collectors and design enthusiasts.
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