TEMPTION CM05 42mm Brushed Stainless Steel Swiss Automatic 100m New Dec 2025

The rotating bezel is an odd element on the case. I really like Temption’s older style rotating bezel. Not sure how I feel about this new one. It is certainly more style oriented, and I would have to live with it for a bit before coming to a conclusion on it. Plus, it is sort of a GMT pilot’s bezel and the watch has no GMT hand. So it is just another place for hour markers maybe. Don’t forget that the crown has Temption’s signature onyx stone cabochon in it. Even if the watch dial is almost bare, the movement is nicely decorated. Temption puts another sapphire crystal on the rear of the watch with a view into the finished and perlage polished Swiss ETA 2892A2 automatic movement. Looks like a slightly new type of decor for Temption watch movements.

One of the best parts of the watch is the bracelet. In fact, Temption most always does a good job with their bracelets, and this one it totally new. From the outside it is all horizontal links in brushed steel to match the case. Though looking on the inside you can see how it is constructed (again, lots of screws holding it together and an inner connection link). Temption has comfort in mind as well. In addition to the full size links, Temption provides two 3/4 size links for a more precision fit when sizing the bracelet. It closes via a butterfly  deployment clasp that has the Temption logo engraved in ti, and blends in with the rest of the bracelet pretty well. The bracelet is also thick at 24mm wide, and nicely integrated into the watch case (that is sort of lugless).

You can tell that the Temption CM05 certainly has a “small workshop” feel to it, but is also a very cohesive watch that is put together with the refinement of a fine piece of Jewelry. Plus it is a good type of look for those who miss the early to middle 80s IWC/Porsche Design watches. While the watch is not part of a limited edition, Temption makes under 1000 watches a year, so these aren’t gonna be a ton of these around.