BA111OD are embracing the summer season in a way they’ve never done before with the launch of their first ever summer capsule collection. The Chapter 7 Summer Edition 2025 offers vibrant and colourful interpretations of their popular chronometer model, bringing a fun and fancy-free vibe to the Swiss design in a way that feels very British. Speaking of Britain, this new summer collection will be on display at the upcoming Hands On Horology showcase in Shoreditch, London this weekend on 14 June (don’t forget your ticket!). BA111OD have also prepared a surprise for attendees of the event that involves this new watch so make sure to visit their stand to find out more.
The Chapter 7 is a very recent addition to the BA111OD line-up, first debuting in February earlier this year. It was a major moment for the brand, introducing their first chronometer wristwatch and taking on a fresh sports watch aesthetic. The Chapter 7 Summer Edition builds on that by introducing a new black PVD coating to the 40mm stainless steel case. It creates a dramatic contrast with the brightly coloured dials.
Those dials are fuchsia, turquoise and yellow in vibrant, intense shades that remind me of the local ice cream parlour, full of strawberry sauce, bubblegum and banoffee. It helps that the vertical engraving on the dials looks like drips running down the surface, melting in the summer sun. The hands and hour markers also feature high contrast black details and facetted shapes making them nice and readable.
With the Chapter 7, one of the signature details is the fact that it houses a chronometer movement. It’s specifically the Swiss Soprod P024 which has been chronometer certified by the Observatoire Chronométrique de Genève – TIMELAB. One of the alternatives to COSC. With that certification that means it has a great accuracy in multiple positions, achieving a daily deviation of only -4/+6 seconds per day. The weakness of the movement is its power reserve of 38-hour, though for an accessible watch like this that’s by no means a deal breaker.
It’s priced at CHF 840 (approx. £750) with delivery expected in July. As a reminder, you can view the BA111OD Chapter 7 Summer Edition at Hands On Horology and take part in their secret event. All that remains is picking a favourite and I have to say the yellow is a particular highlight.
Price and Specs:
Model:
BA111OD
Chapter 7 Chronometer Summer Edition 2025
Case:
40mm
diameter, black PVD coated stainless steel, transparent caseback, crown at 4 o’clock, satin case with satin/polished bezel
Dial:
Turquoise,
pink or yellow sunray with cascading pattern
Water resistance:
100m
(10 atm)
Movement:
Soprod
calibre P024, automatic
Frequency:
28,800
vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve:
38h
Functions:
Hours,
minutes, seconds, date
Strap:
Rubber
duo or black PVD coated stainless steel with folding buckle
Price:
CHF
840 (approx. £750)
More details at BA111OD.
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