Time. Beautifully exposed.
Discover the J1
Chapter 01
The Ascanbe J1.Dutch design. Swiss powered.
Our first collection. Limited to 200 individually numbered watches: 100 in Cosmic Blue and 100 in Racing Green. An angular steel case frames an open dial, revealing the Swiss automatic movement within.
The J1
A closer look at the J1
The open dial brings the movement into view. Brushed and polished surfaces give the case definition, while the green and blue dial surrounds add colour to the steel.
Discover the J1
One design. Two colours. Two straps.
Make it yoursTwo colours
Choose your colour
Discover the J1 in Racing Green or Cosmic Blue. Take a closer look at each version and choose the one you want on your wrist.
€1,750.00
Steel bracelet and matching FKM rubber strap included.
The case
A 40 mm steel case, 10.4 mm thick, combines angular proportions with brushed surfaces and polished edges.
The movement
The Swiss Sellita SW200-1 Elaboré powers the J1. An anthracite ruthenium finish gives the movement its distinctive dark grey appearance, visible through the open dial. Powered by the movement of your wrist.
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On the wrist
The 40 mm case can be worn on the brushed steel bracelet or matching FKM rubber strap. Both are included and easily interchangeable.
Atelier Ascanbe
One of One.
Ascanbe began with watches made on request. Atelier Ascanbe continues that approach. Each watch starts with a conversation and takes shape around your ideas, with a design created for you alone.
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As Can Be
The thought behind the name
Ascanbe comes from ‘As Can Be’. A simple thought: keep asking how something can be better. Its proportions. Its finish. The way it feels on the wrist. That approach began with individual watches and continues with the J1.
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