In a field crowded with showy complications and loud designs, the Singer Caballero stands out for its restraint and ambition. It’s the first time-only watch from Singer Reimagined, featuring a brand-new proprietary movement and a design that balances elegance with technical depth in a way few modern dress-sport watches do.
A brand steeped in motorsport and haute horlogerie
Singer Reimagined has built its reputation on reinterpreting classic chronograph architecture, especially with their Track1 and Heritage lines. Their aesthetic draws heavy influence from automotive design — precision, beauty, and functional form. The Caballero adds a new chapter to this story: it is Singer’s first three-hand timepiece using the new Calibre-4 Solotempo, a movement developed in-house, which confirms the brand’s move from chronograph specialist towards a more diversified and self-reliant manufacture.
Technical profile & what sets it apart
The Caballero features the Calibre-4 Solotempo (ST5000), a manually wound movement with four barrels arranged in two parallel sets, delivering a six-day (144-hour) power reserve. It ticks at 4 Hz (28,800 vph) and Singer claims it offers excellent stability of torque across the reserve. The case is 39mm in diameter, 10.5mm thick, in stainless steel with alternating satin-finished surfaces and polished chamfers. Water resistance is modest at 50m, but the craftsmanship shows up in details: a fluted bezel, a golden toothed flange around the dial, applied logo, and four ruby aperture windows exposing the barrel jewels. Straps come in textile or leather, with a pin buckle.
Style, usage & design audience
Visually refined without being minimal to the point of blandness, the Caballero is for someone who appreciates understated luxury. The lacquered dials — Piano Black, Empire Green, Petrol Blue — offer color without needing overt ornamentation. The design language borrows from heritage chronographs, motoring dashboards and high-end automotive details, yet it remains readable and wearable. At 39mm × 10.5mm it slips under a cuff, though the shape and finishes ensure it catches light. It suits the watch lover who alternates between formal and leisure settings, someone valuing mechanical integrity over complication count.
Price, availability & verdict
The Singer Caballero is priced at CHF 17,500 excl. VAT, which converts approximately to USD $19,000–$20,000 depending on current exchange rates. Production is limited; expect only a small number of pieces per dial version (black, green, blue). It becomes available from September 2025.
In my view, the Caballero is one of the most compelling new releases for collectors who care about what’s under the hood: it doesn’t shout, but it delivers engineering, design, and a fresh identity. If you want a Singer that’s not a chronograph, this may well be the one to go for. And if you are looking for a refined dress watch with a cool twist, not far more affordable, you need to check out Furlan Marri’s Disco Volante Onyx Diamonds !
