Solberg
Meridian
An automatic dress watch that trades trend for restraint — a 40mm case, a hand-finished movement, and a price that still feels sane.
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What is the Solberg Meridian?
The Solberg Meridian is a mechanical dress watch that doesn't skimp on finishing or accuracy. It sits comfortably alongside pieces twice its price, offering an in-house automatic movement in line with the current small-batch horology trend.
- Review Price£2,450
- MovementCal. SM-08 Automatic
- Case40mm, 316L Steel
- Water Resistance100m
Solberg Meridian — Design
The Meridian's case looks, no surprise, an evolution of the reference we reviewed two years ago. Solberg's watches have a distinct style, and it's one that offers a hint of tool-watch flavour while being a lot more refined than a diver.
Of course, some may take issue with the Meridian's familiarity. The newer 40mm pieces sit at £2,450, against £3,100 for the last generation, without any obvious drop in build quality.
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Solberg Meridian — Features
First, the date wheel is optional to read at a glance thanks to a raised chapter ring. There's a screw-down crown for when you're near water, and a display caseback so the movement is never hidden. On the underside of the lug is a micro-adjust clasp, the Meridian's quiet party trick.
Read MoreSolberg Meridian — Movement & Finish
The Meridian uses a kind of in-house regulation Solberg calls DSA-9, that claims to upgrade a standard automatic to chronometer-grade accuracy. It's part of the assembly process that converts the raw movement into the finished piece used across the collection, and that's what makes sense of it from a technical perspective.
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Should I buy the Solberg Meridian?
If you're after a hand-finished automatic before spending on a boutique Swiss piece, make sure you need the Meridian's headline feature — because stated accuracy is a big part of its appeal.
You could buy a sub-£2,000 quartz watch whose everyday convenience beats it, price-wise. And while we imagine most people prefer this one for feel, better build and better finishing, non-quartz pieces cost more. It's down to that familiar truth: where a cheaper option gets you 90% there, mechanical craft gets you the last 10.