{"id":583125,"date":"2026-04-03T15:33:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/583125\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T15:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:33:13","slug":"maen-x-nico-leonard-grand-tonneau-ultra-thin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/583125\/","title":{"rendered":"Maen x Nico Leonard Grand Tonneau Ultra-Thin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stockholm-based, Dutch-rooted microbrand Maen<\/a> is now a rather familiar face, being known for compelling and accessible watches such as the Skymaster\u00a0<\/a>Chronograph or the Manhattan series<\/a>. Last year, however, the young brand made quite some noise by collaborating with\u00a0Nico Leonard<\/a>, a fellow Dutch watch YouTuber, widely known for his outspoken style. The result was a fresh, accessible take<\/a> on the jumping hour complication<\/a>, housed in a tonneau case. The two parties are back this year with a new watch, drawing inspiration from their inaugural collaboration<\/a> yet more classic, thinner and everyday-oriented, the Maen x Nico Leonard Grand Tonneau Ultra-Thin.<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s Grand Tonneau Jump Hour set the tone and introduced the design language, with its tonneau-shaped case and bright coloured dials. Far from being a large or thick watch, it has nevertheless been updated this year as Nico Leonard and Maen launch the Grand Tonneau Ultra-Thin, the microbrand\u2019s thinnest watch to date \u2013 and it is properly thin, indeed.<\/p>\n

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The basis remains the same, with a barrel-shaped case measuring only 34mm in width and 45mm in length. The two polished brancards on the side extend to become the lugs and frame a central brushed element, with quite a lot of steel to it. Where the new Grand Tonneau Ultra-Thin impresses is on the thickness side, as the case is a mere 6.4mm in profile. The result is a watch that\u2019s visually present when viewed from the top, but slender and comfortable on the wrist. It includes sapphire crystals on both sides and a decent 50m water-resistance.<\/p>\n

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Last year\u2019s model combined a classic jumping hour display (hours on top, dragging minutes on the lower side) with a sunray-brushed dial base in bright colours. For their latest collab, Maen and Nico Leonard have opted for a classic, restrained two-hand display with central hands, but a dial with more visual impact than last year. It features a sophisticated double-layer construction with a texturised smoked (gradient) finish, enhanced by an enamel coating to create depth and vibrancy. The watch is available in four striking colourways: black fum\u00e9, turquoise fum\u00e9, yellow fum\u00e9, and lava red fum\u00e9, as well as a fifth model with a gold-plated case and a black dial.<\/p>\n

Responsible for the slenderness of the Grand Tonneau Ultra-Thin is the calibre D101 by La Joux-Perret<\/a>, a Swiss movement that was designed to be an alternative to the emblematic Peseux ETA 7001<\/a>. This slim, compact hand-wound movement is here presented in a true no-date version without a ghost position on the crown. It runs at a 3Hz frequency and stores about 50 hours of power reserve.<\/p>\n

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While the textured rubber strap that was found on the Jump Hour model is still included with the watch, the Maen x Nico Leonard Grand Tonneau Ultra-Thin also inaugurates a new metal bracelet, with a rouleaux-style profile and a triple-folding clasp, as well as a quick-release system.<\/p>\n

Available from April 14th, midnight (Stockholm time) until April 21st, from the brand\u2019s website, the new Grand Tonneau Ultra-Thin will be priced at EUR 1,519 (excluding local taxes and duties). For more details, please visit www.maenwatches.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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