Caelis takes its name from the Latin word for the heavens, and its white dial was inspired by clouds and the glow of daylight. The dial is pressed with a fine waffle pattern that catches light from every angle, so the face looks bright and slightly different each time you glance down.

The 40 mm case is 316L stainless steel finished with PVD, and it flows into an integrated 316L steel bracelet that closes with a push-button butterfly clasp. At 9 mm thin it slips under a shirt cuff without catching, while its 148 grams give it the settled weight you expect from solid steel.

Inside is a Japanese quartz movement with a date window at three o'clock, protected by hardened mineral crystal and water resistant to 30 metres. That rating covers rain and hand washing, though it is not meant for swimming.

Caelis belongs to the Heritage Line, a limited edition of 150 pieces, and only 50 of them carry the white dial. It arrives in a wooden presentation box encased in leather and carries a one-year warranty. As a white dial watch for men it suits the office as easily as a wedding, which makes it a sensible first Corven or a thoughtful gift.