A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending a RedBar gathering in Prague. Between good food, cold Pilsner Urquell, and passionate conversations about watches, I was glad to meet Martin from Martin Design aka. MD Watches Studio. What started as a friendly chat quickly turned into a deep dive into the philosophy and design behind his watches.
We immediately clicked, after all, we share the same passion for characterful mechanical timepieces, the kind we’ve been championing at WatchBandit for over a decade. I’d seen Martin Design’s Supernatural series, especially the colorful and bold Triskel, floating around on Instagram, but this was my first hands-on encounter. And while the colorful Triskel catches your eye immediately, it was the Caturix that quietly won me over.
MD Watches Studio Supernatural Caturix on the Wrist
The Caturix wears beautifully. On my 18 cm (7″) wrist, the 40 mm stainless steel case feels almost like a 38 thanks to its elegantly rounded double-edged bezel. There’s a balance between presence and wearability that I appreciate, with a design that catches attention, casual enough for everyday use.
MD Watches Studio – Supernatural – Caturix – Milanaise Bracelet (wrist size: 18 cm / 7″)
I opted for the version with the Caturix with its frosted grey dial and blued hands, mounted on a polished stainless steel Milanese bracelet. That combo gives it a clean, metallic character that feels cohesive and modern. But this watch is a strap chameleon, it looks just as sharp on leather or sailcloth, check out our Strap-Guide for the Caturix showcasing the best strap combinations.
The Caturix in Detail
Let’s zoom in. The frosted grey dial has a soft sparkle under light, contrasted by clean sub-dials layered above it. Each sub-dial is framed by a single polished ring, adding just enough dimensionality without clutter. The steep outer minute track creates depth and helps the long, blued minute hand land precisely on its mark. That large counterweight on the minute hand? Perfect. It gives the dial visual balance while adding a little kinetic charm as it glides around.
The blued hands create a beautiful reflection of light above the metallic grey dial
There’s a lot of regulator-style watches out there, but this one feels different. The asymmetrically placed sub-dials and their playful, thoughtful execution reminded me of something in the F.P. Journe orbit, not in terms of mechanics, of course, but in that unapologetically artistic expression of time. And luckily, it doesn’t require a Journe-level bank account.
The 24-Hour Twist
Now, full honesty: I’ve got a soft spot for regulator watches. My very first mechanical watch was an Ingersoll Regulator, so there’s some nostalgic bias here. That said, the Caturix still brought something new to the table. The hour display is a 24-hour sub-dial. That’s a design choice that may take some getting used to, personally, I’d have preferred a 12-hour display for easier mental parsing.
But then again, there’s something poetic about watching the hand sweep slowly across the full span of your day. It becomes a subtle reminder of the passage of time, not in frantic minutes or seconds, but in the broader rhythm of your day.
Movement and Specs
Inside beats the Miyota 82S7, a reliable workhorse with a 42-hour power reserve. You get hacking seconds, hand winding, and a nicely framed view of the movement through the sapphire caseback. It’s not haute horlogerie, but it’s honest, durable, and serviceable, exactly what you want in a daily-wear mechanical.
Final Thoughts
The Supernatural Caturix is a unique offering in the world of indie watchmaking. It’s not trying to be the next crowd-pleaser. It doesn’t follow trends. Instead, it invites you into a more poetic experience of time, one where the asymmetry, the unusual layout, and the thoughtful details all work in harmony. It’s a conversation starter, a design piece, and a reliable everyday mechanical, all in one. And for anyone who appreciates independent watchmaking with character, this one’s worth getting on the wrist.
The watch comes in a very nice and solid carton box with inner velour and a metal warranty card
Supernatural Caturix Specifications at a glance
- Series: Supernatural
- Case: 316L Stainless Steel, 40 mm diameter, 46 mm lug-to-lug, 12 mm thick (incl. double domed sapphire)
- Dial: Frosted steel, multilayered with blued hands and framed sub-dials
- Movement: Miyota 82S7, automatic + hand winding, 21 jewels, 21,600 bph, 42h power reserve
- Straps: Milanese bracelet + compatible with a wide range of WATCHBANDIT straps – Check out our Strap-Guide for the Caturix