There’s a special kind of joy in finding a watch that quietly over-delivers. One that doesn’t scream for attention, but commands charm. One that doesn’t try to be everything, but somehow manages to tap into it all. That’s how I’d sum up my experience with the Trematic ZY6 Persiano 38mm on their Forstner bracelet. It’s my Summer 2025 watch — the version with that deep, starry blue dial. The one I reach for without thinking, because I know it just works.
At the heart of the ZY6 is a unique Italian-Swiss match. Design cues come straight from the Italian school of refined elegance — curved lugs, delicate but confident lines, and a sense of proportion that feels… well, human. Meanwhile, the Swiss side handles the mechanics: reliability, precision, and that very grounded 100 meters of water resistance. The result is a piece that balances charm and substance with no ego, only execution.
Let’s get one thing clear: this isn’t just another good-looking microbrand watch. It’s a true companion. It’s been with me to Sunday brunches and construction sites, worn with linen shirts and with dusty work gloves. And it’s never felt out of place. It handles knocks like it was born for it, but it also draws compliments when I’m holding an espresso in the sun. That’s a rare duality…
Now, let’s talk about that dial — because it’s the superstar here. (watch the video)
A “starry” texture. I think that fits perfectly. It’s not glittery or loud, but it has depth. The kind of surface that catches the light in unexpected ways. In this blue version, that effect is even more pronounced — it’s moody, rich, and a little bit mysterious. It adds a subtle complexity, a richness, to what would otherwise be a minimalist layout. There’s a restrained use of color and finishing that reminds me of vintage Universal Genève — and you guys know that I would never take this comparison lightly.
Actually, there’s a lot about the ZY6 that feels like a throwback in the best way. Its 38mm diameter, modest thickness, and domed crystal would make Steve McQueen nod in approval. It looks like something you’d find in a well-worn leather watch roll from the ’60s, but without the fragile hesitation of vintage. It’s built to be used. I don’t baby it. I don’t need to.
Then there’s the bracelet. My first Forstner — and let me say, I get the hype now.
produced in collaboration with the legendary bracelet makers, it’s light but sturdy, with a flowing design that matches the ZY6 case like they were born together. There’s something cool about pairing a microbrand watch with a 1920-founded company. The result is supreme comfort. I’ve worn this setup for entire travel days without a second thought. No pinching, no sweating, no slipping around. Just fit and forget. Because again, it’s a freaking Fostner bracelet.
On the road, the ZY6 Persiano has quietly become my go-to. It packs the specs I want in a travel watch — automatic movement, 100m water resistance, reliable lume, screw-down crown — but it doesn’t feel like I’m gearing up for an expedition. It’s stylish enough to wear out to dinner, and tough enough to survive a misadventure or two. That makes it a rare breed. Most watches are either overbuilt or too precious. This one flows.
Speaking of specs, here’s the quick rundown: 38mm stainless steel case, 11mm thick (very impressive irl), domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, screw-down crown, 100m water resistance, automatic movement (Sellita SW200 inside mine), and that mesmerizing blue starry dial with applied markers. The Forstner bracelet is brushed steel, tapering nicely, with a friction clasp and micro-adjustments that matter when you’re in the heat.
But specs only tell part of the story. What matters more, at least to me, is how a watch makes you feel. And the ZY6 Persiano feels easy. It doesn’t challenge you. It just fits into your life. Whether I’m checking the time in an airport queue, checking the time in a dark construction site, or catching a glimpse of that dial in the sun, there’s a quiet satisfaction that comes from wearing it. You don’t get that from just any watch.
It’s become my Summer 2025 watch, not just because of how it looks, though let’s be real, the looks are stunning, but because of how it behaves. It’s that rare piece that seems to adapt to you. Some days it feels like a classic Italian dress watch. Other days, it’s a rugged field watch in disguise. Always comfortable, always appropriate.
Trematic is a brand that deserves more attention. In a market flooded with designs trying too hard to be vintage or tough or high-concept, the ZY6 does none of those things too loudly. It’s confident, subtle, and to be honest, surprisingly versatile. And when you add the Forstner bracelet into the mix, it becomes something special — a watch that feels curated, not assembled.
Again, curated, not assembled.
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