Workshop diary
The work, dated.
Decisions, tests, changes and progress recorded since Vindex began. What was settled, when it was settled and why.
Latest entry
Why the brand is called Vindex
We were looking for a word that meant answering for something. We found it in Roman law.
August 10, 2026
August 8, 2026
When reservations open
First half of 2027, and what happens if that date moves.
July 29, 2026
The watch is called Civis
The dial only says Civis. The site now agrees.
July 29, 2026
A page for the caliber
The engine inside the Civis, told with dates.
July 27, 2026
The per-unit record is live
The record the NFC card opens now reads real data.
June 7, 2026
Why we started this
One simple idea: show the work.
June 1, 2026
Why a PT5000
Why we chose the PT5000: the ETA 2824-2 architecture, standard spare parts and what we measure on each unit.
May 20, 2026
Why 39 millimeters
Why the Civis starts at 39 mm, and when the 36 mm case sits better on the wrist.
May 5, 2026
The seven checks, one by one
The seven quality-control checks, one by one: what gets measured on every watch and how it is documented.