# Arima Watches

> Swiss-inspired timepieces built for the journey. Founded by two engineers — one from India, one from Sri Lanka — united by a love for mechanical watches and the Alps.

Arima (அரிமா, pronounced AH-ree-mah) is a classical Tamil word meaning lion, representing composed inner strength. Every Arima watch is designed to embody Alpine precision and engineering excellence.

## Brand

- Founded by two engineers who met in Europe through shared passion for watches and mountains
- Name means "lion" in classical Tamil — represents inner resilience
- Design philosophy inspired by Alpine landscapes: sharp geometry, weathered stone textures, endurance
- Transparent pricing model with 2.5x–3x markup over production costs
- Hybrid manufacturing: global component sourcing with Swiss assembly and regulation

## The Watch

- **Case**: 316L stainless steel hardened to 800 Vickers (scratch-resistant Nitrided steel)
- **Bezel**: Signature Decagon (10-sided) geometry inspired by Alpine rock faces
- **Movement**: Soprod P024 Swiss automatic, 38-hour power reserve, COSC optional
- **Dial**: Alpine Rock micro-relief texture, available in Fog, Ice, Moss, Night Sky, and Slate
- **Dimensions**: 39mm diameter (without crown), 41.5mm lug-to-lug, under 11mm thick
- **Water resistance**: 100m
- **Crystal**: Sapphire
- **Lume**: Swiss Super Luminova BGW9
- **Bracelet**: Micro-adjust, tapered design with "stepping stones to summit" link motif
- **Price**: ~800–1,200 CHF/EUR (incl. VAT in Switzerland)
- **Accuracy**: Regulated in Switzerland to ±15 seconds or better

## Design

Case and Decagon bezel designed in partnership with Rodolphe Design (Neuchâtel), a Swiss studio with credits for Corum, Longines, and Bulova. The dial texture is modeled after weathered Alpine stone — symbolizing endurance forged by time and pressure.

## Founders' Circle

The first 300 collectors join the Founders' Circle — not just customers, but co-founders of the brand. Benefits include lifetime founder pricing, exclusive serial numbers, early prototype access, and direct input on future designs.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.arimawatches.com/)
- [Specifications](https://www.arimawatches.com/specs)
- [FAQ](https://www.arimawatches.com/faq)
- [Blog](https://www.arimawatches.com/blogs)
- [Why Arima Exists](https://www.arimawatches.com/blogs/why-arima-exists)
- [The Founders' Story](https://www.arimawatches.com/blogs/founders-story)
- [Design Inspiration](https://www.arimawatches.com/blogs/design-inspiration)
- [Choosing the Movement](https://www.arimawatches.com/blogs/movement)
- [Manufacturing Journey](https://www.arimawatches.com/blogs/manufacturing)
- [Costs Breakdown](https://www.arimawatches.com/blogs/costs)
- [What's Next](https://www.arimawatches.com/blogs/what-next)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.arimawatches.com/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.arimawatches.com/terms-of-service)

## Contact

- Email: info@arimawatches.com