Timemore × Matt Winton Crystal Eye Vector – Pour-Over Dripper with Stainless Steel Core
The water meets the coffee bed, the grounds rise for a moment, and beneath them the brew drains evenly, without stalling towards the end.
The Vector is a hand dripper from the Crystal Eye series by Timemore, developed with Matt Winton, who won the World Brewers Cup for Switzerland in 2021. It takes size 01 paper filters and doses from 10 to 18 g.
Features
3 zones, 5 levels
The internal structure keeps the flow even from the first pour to the last drop.
Grid against channeling
A dense, staggered grid of contact points distributes the water evenly, even with doses of up to 18 g.
Air channels
Channels for plenty of air circulation improve ventilation and reduce the chance of the flow stalling.
Insulating thermal sleeve
The sleeve keeps the heat inside, while the handle stays cool on the outside.
Developed with Matt Winton
Designed around the techniques of a World Brewers Cup champion. Matt Winton is a member of the Timemore Advisory Board.
304 stainless steel brewing core
The core quickly reaches thermal equilibrium with the coffee bed and holds it for longer.
The details in everyday use
Most drippers control the flow by slowing it down. Matt Winton brought along an observation that sounds paradoxical at first: more contact points between the filter paper and the dripper wall can speed up the flow rather than slow it down. The geometry of the Vector is built around this idea.
Three zones working together
At the top, the stabilizing zone maintains the pressure between the filter paper and the dripper wall. In the middle, the sealing zone forms a pressure barrier between the upper and lower sections. At the bottom, the acceleration zone uses negative pressure to increase the flow step by step across three levels, from top to bottom. This reduces channeling, stabilizes the coffee bed and keeps the brew from stalling towards the end.
Faster towards the outlet
The staggered grid of contact points distributes the flow evenly across the coffee bed. Towards the outlet, the geometry narrows and speeds up the drawdown.
Six air vents
Six openings along the top rim keep the upper chamber open and balance the air pressure inside and out. The filter paper sits cleanly against the wall, the flow stays steady and the bloom develops evenly.
Two materials, one locking ring
The 304 stainless steel brewing core quickly reaches the temperature of the coffee bed, and the thermal sleeve made of food-grade ABS limits heat loss to the outside. A locking ring with a precise thread holds the core and sleeve together and comes off just as easily for cleaning. Timemore points out: always brew with the thermal sleeve and never use the brewing core on its own, so that you don't burn yourself.
Made for 01
The Vector takes standard size 01 paper filters, the most widely used size in specialty coffee. Its interior goes further than most 01 cones: up to 18 g, the brew drains without stalling towards the end.
Heat that stays in the coffee bed
Temperature determines which of the more than 800 compounds in coffee dissolve: a higher temperature brings more body, a slightly lower one lets more complexity and aroma through. A brewer that holds its heat makes this balance more consistent from one brew to the next.
And much of what finally arrives in the cup is something you experience through your nose: as you swallow, aroma compounds rise through the throat to the olfactory mucosa. Taste and smell cannot be separated.
At a glance
| Collaboration |
Timemore × Matt Winton |
| Series |
Crystal Eye |
| Filter paper |
Size 01 |
| Dose |
10–18 g coffee |
| Brewing core |
304 stainless steel |
| Thermal sleeve |
food-grade ABS |
| Structure |
3 zones, 5 levels, 6 air vents |
| Dripper dimensions |
107 × 107 × 76 mm |
| Base dimensions |
107 × 107 × 15 mm |
| Weight |
ca. 390 g |
| Color |
Black |
Who it's made for
For everyone who brews filter coffee by hand and is looking for a dripper that stays forgiving day to day. The 01 size keeps it compact, and at up to 18 g it holds more coffee than you would expect from a cone this size. Whether it's one cup in the morning or two for a Sunday – every path to coffee is valid.
A dripper made of plastic, glass or ceramic makes equally wonderful filter coffee. You choose the Vector because the idea behind it appeals to you, for the weight of the stainless steel in your hand, perhaps also for the story of a world champion from Switzerland. If you want it, you know why. Our opinion is one of many – and as a partner of Timemore, we have more Crystal Eye drippers for you in our Timemore Collection.
You can buy the Timemore Vector online from us in Switzerland. Delivery takes 2–5 working days, throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein, and Click & Collect is available in Bern and Zürich. If you are putting together a whole set-up, our advice tool offers some orientation.
What goes with it
A pour-over thrives on calm, even pouring. For everyone who wants a gooseneck kettle that is affordable and precise: the Hario V60 Buono or the Flair Café Kettle with temperature control. If you want more: the smart Varia AURA Gooseneck. All of them are in the Gooseneck Kettles collection.
Coffee is best ground fresh. For everyone who wants a grinder that is affordable and precise: the Comandante C40 or a Timemore hand grinder, or the Varia VS3 if you prefer electric. If you want more: Varia VS6, Weber Workshops EG-1 or Option-O Lagom – all in our selection of coffee grinders. For the ratio of coffee to water, a scale belongs in the set-up: Normcore, compact and precise, or Acaia with app, flow rate display and Bluetooth – both in our selection of coffee scales. You'll find size 01 paper filters in the Hario Collection.
Frequently asked questions about the Timemore Vector
Which filter papers fit the Timemore Vector Dripper?
Standard size 01 paper filters. Despite its compact size, the interior is designed to take doses from 10 to 18 g without stalling towards the end.
Who is Matt Winton, the co-developer of the Timemore Vector?
Matt Winton won the World Brewers Cup in 2021, representing Switzerland. He is a member of the Timemore Advisory Board and co-developed the Vector.
How does the Timemore Vector differ from a classic cone dripper?
Instead of slowing the flow down, a dense grid of contact points stabilizes and speeds up the drawdown. Six air vents balance the air pressure, and a stainless steel core with an insulating sleeve keeps the heat in the coffee bed.
Which recipe should I start with?
There is no right or wrong. One possible starting point is 15 g of coffee to around 240 g of water, so roughly 1:16. From there, you adjust the grind size and ratio to your taste. Our opinion is one of many.
How do I clean the Vector?
Undo the locking ring, and the brewing core and thermal sleeve come apart so you can rinse each of them with warm water.
Can I see the product before buying?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zürich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. It's best to ask us shortly beforehand whether the Vector is there at the moment.
Tip from the roastery: In a pour-over, dense, round roasts also show what they have to offer. Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight bring chocolate, caramel and nutty notes to the cup with plenty of body. If you're after maximum body without any acidity, there's Very Nutty. And for everyone who would like to discover something fruity in their filter, Wild Peach is a lovely side note. That is our recommendation, one of many.
