Jalo Sport
Jalo Sport is a robust, but elegant and sporty wristwatch. The design language of the watch rises from the style of 1960´s Leijona watches. Jalo Sport offers a blue or gray sunburst dial, and screw down caseback. Waterproof to 10ATM. The movement inside is the Sellita SW200-1. Very suitable for sports watches the 22 mm wide strap is a leather/rubber hybrid made by Rhein Fils, available in tan or green.
Background
Jalo Sport
Jalo Sport is a robust and sporty wristwatch. The design language of this watch was inspired by the Leijona watches of the 1960s that had a dial that was more easily legible, and a case that had a bulkier appearance for its time. Sport is made for an active person who wants a watch that always performs and looks great.
Leijona Jalo Sport has the proud look of a workman’s tool, but it is an elegant and sporty wristwatch. The design language of the watch comes from the Leijona watch styles of the 1960s.
Jalo Sport is as its role model, Jalo Perkko, one of the three founding brothers of the company and its beloved CEO. Jalo was a straightforward man and a bold leader in his actions.
Shape from a silhouette
Designing the case
Modern with a nod to the style of the past, Leijona Jalo Sport has case with a shape that was inspired by the multi-dimensional silhouette of the Val-de-Travers valley.
The case, that is made by Voutilainen & Cattin SA, has been finished with a strong but slightly refined angle. As a finish, the brushing has a tool-like feel, which reflects the attitude of the watch. The polished side of the case creates fine reflections with the light and a classic contrast with the brushing.
For a Sport model, stainless steel is the obvious choice for the case. It can easily withstand the wear and tear of life. The polishing of the case directs the user's gaze to the watch dial that's elegantly simple but has a lot to say.
Jalo Sport is much like its role model Jalo Perkko, one of the three founding brothers of Oy Perkko Ab, the Finnish pioneer watch trade company. Jalo was the company's beloved CEO between 1918 and 1942. He was a straightforward man and a bold leader in his actions.
Hybrid materials
Strap
The Jalo Sport models have been designed with sportsmanship in mind, which is why a highly wear-resistant leather-rubber hybrid was chosen as the material for the strap. This hybrid combines the look of a leather strap with the sporty properties of rubber straps against water and the other elements. The rubber also feels comfortable on your wrist from season to season.
Sellita SW200
Automatic movement
The automatic movement is a Swiss Sellita SW200, known as a faithful "work horse". When fully charged, the movement has a power reserve of about 38 hours. The time can be adjusted to the nearest second, as the second hand also stops when the crown is pulled out.
