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Bulova Men's Marine Star Series B Gold Tone Stainless Steel 6-Hand Chronograph Quartz Watch, Black Dial Style: 98B250
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Bulova Men’s Marine Star 6-Hand Quartz Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch, Blue Dial, Tachymeter, 100M Water Resistant (Model: 96B174)
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*From Bulova's Men's Marine Star Collection, live and play in maritime watches that feature bold accents, iconic patterns and innovative materials inspired by the sea.
*Movement: This six-hand men’s chronograph features a sporty nautical appeal that celebrates the collection’s heritage. This exciting introduction in silver-tone stainless steel features stunning blue dial features silver- and red accents, a date display, and signature tuning fork at 12 o'clock.
*Three sub-dials fill out the dial: a 24-hour display, a running seconds display, and a 60-minute chronograph display.
*Featuring a mineral crystal, 100 meters water resistant with safety fold over with push button closure offering seamless style and making it the ideal Bulova timepiece for adventures on land or sea.
*3 Year Limited Manufacturers Warranty
MARINE STAR
Bulova’s legendary Marine Star Collection, this watch features a men’s chronograph and calendar with exquisite style and exceptional functionality. The silver stainless steel case features a blue dial and mineral crystal, including 100m of water resistance.
ABOUT BULOVA
Fueled by the era’s risk-taking ethos, Joseph Bulova presented one innovation after the next. Ultimately opening a small store in downtown New York City that would mark the beginning of his lifelong quest: to craft supreme quality timepieces for an ever-changing and dynamic landscape. With an unwavering drive for perfection, efficiency and precision, quality craftsmanship became the foundation upon which Joseph Bulova built his brand.
Product Description
Bulova’s legendary Marine Star Collection, this watch features a men’s chronograph and calendar with exquisite style and exceptional functionality. The silver stainless steel case features a blue dial and mineral crystal, including 100m of water resistance.
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Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.65 x 3.74 x 3.03 inches; 13.76 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 96B174
Department ‏ : ‎ Mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 5, 2023
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Bulova
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C1HH3TN6
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Japan
Best Sellers Rank: #323,036 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
#1,518 in Men's Wrist Watches
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mrhfz90 · 4 years
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Attitude Heritage Sport
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[ad_1] Made in Switzerland; Wenger timepieces purchased from authorized retailers are eligible for our manufacturer’s 3 year limited warranty, which covers defects to the hands, dial and movement Swiss-quartz Movement Case Diameter: 42mm Water resistant to 100m (330ft): in general, suitable for swimming and snorkeling, but not diving
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joshuasm28 · 5 years
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Ayers Metropolitan | Hands-On Watch Review
Ayers Metropolitan
Many people when discussing microbrands talk about how there is no originality sometimes, with the countless Rolex homages, Panerai homages and many more that are available out there and continue to pop up daily. The Ayers Metropolitan, while not being completely uninspired by other brands is a nice breath of fresh air if you will, as they decided to something very different compared to their competition. The highlight of this cushion case wristwatch is the full lume dial that has a two-layer sectioned dial that really stands out, especially in the dark.
Ayers Metropolitan Specifications:
MOVEMENT Miyota 9015 Premium Slim Automatic Movement
DIAL & LUME Full Swiss Super-LumiNova® dial, Swiss Super-LumiNova® hour & minute hands and indices.
CASE 44mm Stainless Steel 316L Cushion Case with Exhibition Case Back
CRYSTAL (Top) Sapphire crystal with Anti-reflective coating and (bottom) sapphire crystal
BRACELET Stainless Steel 316L Bracelet with butterfly clasp
WATER RESISTANT 10ATM (100m)
DIMENSIONS 44 x 52mm (49mm diagonal)
THICKNESS 10.50mm
LUG TO LUG 51.20mm
LUG WIDTH Internal width 14.00mm and external width 26.00mm
CROWN Screw-down
FEATURES Date window at 3 o’clock, Limited Edition engraving
WARRANTY 2 Years
Price $790 USD
https://ayerswatches.com/
Most of the time I really do not mention the packaging of a watch because usually, it is just cardboard or leather-like box and nothing really special. The Ayers Metropolitan, on the other hand, comes in a gorgeous lacquered wood box that you just don’t usually see with a $790 price tag. It really is a nice wood box, it not only looks great but is solid and hefty and is well made. Also included is a metal warranty card.
While cushion case watches are nothing new, and you can see some inspiration from some luxury watches with the Ayers Metropolitan case and bracelet, the case and bracelet are very well machined and finished, with horizontal, vertical and circular brushing throughout. This is not an off the shelf case or bracelet and Ayers definitely wanted to make a serious watch and paid attention to the small details.
The case and bracelet are mostly done in a brushed finish and you will find just a little bit of high polish under the fixed bezel area and the crown. Normally an all brushed finish is reserved for tool style watches or divers, but the use of brushing patterns gives a nice contrast, especially on the sides of the case and the H-Link bracelet.
Not to disregard the case finishing I just highlighted but the main attraction of the Ayers Metropolitan is definitely the sectioned dial. Full lume dials are nothing new and sectioned dials are not either, though they are not the norm. In different lighting, the dial can come across as bright white, slightly green or slightly blue and that is due to the dial being coated in Superluminova. For this variation, orange Superluminova is used for the hands and markers and I love the white and orange contrast, as usually it is black and orange that is used for dial colors and this is a nice change. Also, note how the brand name is written on a little nameplate if you will and not actually on the lower dial. Ayers kept the dial text to an absolute minimum and beyond the sections, the only other item added to the dial is the date cutout at 3 o’clock.
Getting close up to dial while in full darkness, you can see evenly the lume application is applied to both the dial, hands, and markers. If you want lots of lume and are looking for something different, look no further.
Moving around to the case back, you find another sapphire crystal which exposes the Miyota 9015 automatic movement which has an Ayers engraved rotor. Being a 9015, the rotor is loud and having the exhibition case back makes it even louder, but that is just a quirk of this movement that is otherwise fantastic.
On my 7 1/2 inch wrist the Ayers Metropolitan fits perfectly and that is not something that I expected when I first looked at it, as it has a dual deployant clasp and those type of bracelets I usually struggle to get the perfect fit. Fortunately, Ayers was smart and included two half links on the bracelet and sizing was a breeze due to one piece screws that are easily removed. I removed 3 and a half links to fit my wrist, and the fit was perfect and overall the watch is very comfortable. One thing of note though, because of the crown guards and small crown, trying to unscrew the crown and change the time or the date on the wrist is really not doable, at least for me. I have a slightly difficult time with it off the wrist too.
I honestly did not expect the Ayers Metropolitan to be as nice as it is. I am truly impressed. From the packaging to the case finishing, gorgeous lume dial and the well thought out bracelet, this is a watch that really does punch above its weight. My only real gripe would be that for a 44mm watch, the crown is on the small side and is hard to grasp, at least with my fingers. Other than that, I think they have a real winner here. The overall style is not something I would personally choose to wear every day, but I can definitely see the appeal and it would be something I would grab out of the watch box every so often to change things up a bit. I am looking forward to seeing their second model, which I hope is in the works.
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pkansa · 7 years
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Tissot made a touch screen cool long before you were pinching and swiping your iPhone. You will not mind the finger prints on the screen of this T-Touch Expert Solar when you see the watch hands chase your pointing finger around the beefy 45 mm dial.
This light-weight tool is recharged by light and has 20 features including weather forecasting, altimeter, second time zone and a compass. All this is wrapped in a titanium case with a sapphire crystal that you tap to activate the functions.
Tissot is not new to innovation. It was one of the first to create a pocket watch with two time zones in 1853 as well as the first anti magnetic watch in the 20s. They brought the touch screen to the market in 1999.
At first glance it looks like a smart watch wrapped in a sleek titanium case. Its dial is easy to read with a clear contrasting hour and minute hands. The digital read is not your typical Ironman. The navigation buttons are on the right side of the dial at 2, 3 and 4 o’clock and many of the digital abbreviations are different.
The case is 45 mm wide and 52 mm long but feels great on the wrist weighing only 79 grams. I usually brace for the burden of a big-boned watch like this, but the titanium did its job, and I could easily see this on my wrist all day while I trek up and back on my local Red Mountain trails.
The case is 13 mm thick and doesn’t ride too high on the wrist, but I wonder how the satin finished titanium case would handle the trail along with its inevitable bump on rocks and trees. It is rated for 100 meter water resistance, too, so go ahead and get it wet on your river crossing. There’s nothing fancy to see on the case back unless you like seeing the basic facts of the watch.
The dial is a bed of photovoltaic cells with a stunning game-board presence in the direct sun light. Turn and twist the case in the light and patterns come and go. You may also see your finger prints on the sapphire crystal.
The sapphire is framed by a non-rotating bezel that gives you a bold Arabic 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock numerals, with a raised, textured pattern between each. The chapter ring into the dial has indices at odd-numbered times and an outlined, home-base-shaped pentagon index directly under the words that identify the digital functions: meteo, altimeter, chrono, compass, alarm and timer.
The watch is powered by an ETA E84.303 movement and has a micro-controller that manages the watch’s battery consumption by deactivating certain functions or changing to an energy saving mode. Tissot recommends that you charge the battery periodically and details the exposure level to sunlight or indoor light for daily use requirements.
Tissot indicates that the watch can operate for up to one year in a low-light environment if it is fully charged and used sparingly. I couldn’t find any information about this movement on ETA’s site and trust the user’s manual for this.
At first, the digital functions were not completely intuitive to navigate and I had to get the manual out a few times to make sure I understood the abbreviations. Yes. I’m the guy who doesn’t read the instructions unless it’s necessary.
Press and hold the button at 3 o’clock to activate the touch functions. When you do, you’ll see T-Touch flash at the top of the digital window. Now, all you do is touch the crystal under the word matching the function you want to use.
Meteo, or weather mode, shows the weather trend. So, hold the button at 3, see the blinking T-Touch and tap under the word meteo at 12 o’clock. The hour and minute hands swing into action and land at a spot somewhere between the 11 and 1 o’clock markers.
The hands will move from 11 to 1 to show the shift in pressure or trend. If the hands point to 11, it’s sensing low pressure or cloud cover. As the pressure rises and clouds clear, the hands will move toward the 1 o’clock marker. This function is really meant to be a guide at a glance, but you can also look up at the clouds.
The digital display can show the absolute and relative atmos­pheric pressure values. Absolute atmospheric pressure is the actual pressure at the time and place of measure­ment, and cannot be altered. Relative pres­sure can be set on the watch and depends on your location relative to sea level.
Tap at 2 o’clock and get a barometric altimeter, displaying the alti­tude relative to mean sea level using the absolute atmospheric pressure mentioned earlier. There’s also an altitude difference reading you can use to measure your assent or decent.
Tap at the 4 o’clock for the chronograph, 8 and 10 for the alarm and timer and you got normal Ironman options, but the compass at 6 o’clock is really cool. The hour and minute hands swing into action forming one line with the longer minute hand pointing north immediately with the digital read out of the degrees. Set it down on its side for a minute and the hands reset to the time display.
The alarm function had two alarm settings and a small detail that I appreciated. The alarm would sound, and wait few seconds before going off repeatedly. This is perfect for the reminder without the obnoxious repeat.
There are more functions to this watch that you want to know about before buying it. I found the manual on the Tissot site to be very helpful to understand its potential.
I do love how light weight this watch is, but not in a Luminox way. (See Neal’s most recent story here.) This watch doesn’t feel like a toy either. The sapphire crystal and titanium case smash those ideas, but if there’s one large draw back in this outdoor hiking tool watch, it’s the luminescence. The hour and minute hands have some initially, but it doesn’t last long. There is a basic luminescence on the digital read, but it is not what I would expect. I do love some Indigo glow like my $40 Timex.
The strap on this watch was really easy to operate with the brushed and signed titanium butterfly clasp. It has a textured interior matching the dial’s photovoltaic pattern and seems to provide some grip. It was easy to operate, but has to be cut to be fitted to your wrist. They provide you several grooved guides in the rubber to guide the cuts on both ends. This should create some pause for those who don’t read instructions or do not measure twice to cut once. Please don’t wing it here.
The other weak link on the strap is the plastic butterfly clasp that holds the rubber to the titanium buckle. I understand the need to keep down the weight, but this has to be one of more critical points on the watch. This part of the strap reminded me of that guy driving down the highway with a mattress tied to his car’s roof. You know the guy. He has his left arm out the window holding the mattress while steering with the other hand.
If that plastic piece on the strap breaks like the twine holding down the mattress, finding a replacement strap seems pretty easy to find.
Tissot has twenty watches in its Touch collection with six different categories and multiple variations of straps and bracelets. I found this could be a solid addition to my watch drawer since it offers some of the functions I would use on my weekend warrior trips. I like the case weight and found comfort in the strength of the sapphire crystal, the novelty of the touch screen along with the environmentally friendly rechargeable power.
On the negative side, I was concerned about the plastic butterfly clasp and the permanent sizing of the rubber strap since it has to be cut to fit. I think the luminescence functions could be better also. Despite all these, the biggest obstacle for me was the retail price for this watch since its functions can be found in watches at the $500 range, albeit not in titanium cases.
Still, I want this watch. It’s big, lightweight, feels indestructible and is easy to read. Tissot offers free shipping on their site, with a limited 2-year warranty and it retails for $1,150. tissotwatches.com
Watch Overview
Brand & Model: T-Touch Solar T091.420.47.051.00
Price: $1,150
Who we think it might be for: This is for the weekend warrior who buys the gadgets and uses them in the woods a few times a year. You know who you are.
Would I buy one for myself based on what I’ve seen?: I would consider buying one if I saw them at half the price.
If I could make one design suggestion, it would be: Please work on the luminescence. Don’t entice me outside with this watch and make it hard to read at night.
What spoke to me the most about this watch: I really love the idea that you can wrap this touch technology in a titanium and sapphire shell.
Specifications:
Brand Model: T-Touch Solar T091.420.47.051.00
Movement (technology): ETA E84.303
Size of case diameter (mm):45mm x 45mm
Height of case: 13mm
Weight: 79g
Case material: Titanium w/ PVD coating
Crystal/Glass material: Sapphire Crystal
Water resistance (m/ft/atm): 100m/330ft/10bar
Strap/Bracelet material: Black Rubber Strap with Butterfly clasp with push buttons
Illumination: Yes
Battery: Renata LMR2018
Functions: Altimeter, Altitude Difference Meter, Compass, Regatta, Countdown Timer, Chronograph Split and Lap (log book), 2 Alarms, Backlight, Second Time Zone, Perpetual Calendar with day and week indicator, and accumulator charge indicator.
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Hands On @Tissot Touch Expert Solar Quartz #solar #touchscreen #over$1000 #ABC Tissot made a touch screen cool long before you were pinching and swiping your iPhone. You will not mind the finger prints on the screen of this T-Touch Expert Solar when you see the watch hands chase your pointing finger around the beefy 45 mm dial.
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kimludcom · 7 years
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MEN! Vintage Rolex Two-Tone Diamond Datejust Watch, 36mm by Rolex https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=621697318&pid=uid8889-25706667-25
Vintage Rolex round stainless steel case with white refinished dial, yellow gold fluted bezel, factory diamond hour markers, and date window at 3 o'clock, circa 1970’s-1980’s Condition: Vintage - Excellent (minor signs of wear) Total diamond carat weight is 0.10 Yellow gold and stainless steel jubilee bracelet Automatic movement Water resistance is tested at 100M Deployment clasp closure This product comes with a generic box This product was sourced for Gilt by a trusted independent supplier Gilt is not an authorized Rolex dealer 1 year limited warranty is provided by our trusted supplier. Warranty is not provided by manufacturer. Please note that this is a previously owned item; imperfections are a unique aspect of vintage product. Our quality control team has inspected this item and verified that it is in the condition described. Measurements: Case measures 36mm wide, bracelet measures 7.5" long, 20mm wide Condition Codes: Never Worn: Pristine. Mint: Like new. No flaws to report. Excellent: Maintained in excellent condition; only the slightest signs of wear that does not detract from the overall appearance Very Good: Very well-maintained. Shows minor signs of wear; consistent with light use. Good: Regularly used. Shows more signs of wear Fair: Heavily used. Visible signs of wear that impact the appearance. “ material="Stainless steel, yellow gold, and diamond” origin=“Switzerland”
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wristwatchjournal · 4 years
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Introducing – Norqain Independence 20, With Kenissi Manufacture Movement (Live Pics & Price)
Norqain is a young watch brand, and even though it launched only 2 years ago, it is already well-established and has built a comprehensive collection of sports/adventure watches. Well-executed and nicely designed models are proposed, all powered by mechanical movements (until now supplied by Sellita). Today, the brand moves one step further in its quest for independence, with a new watch suitably named Independence 20, and featuring for the first time a manufacture movement by Kenissi.
This new era for Norqain doesn’t come as a surprise, since we already announced in early 2020 that the brand signed a partnership with Kenissi for delivery of higher-end movements. A recently created company, Kenissi is often presented as the industrial arm of Tudor. This movement manufacturer offers a range of robust, high-performance calibres – 3-hand, time-and-date and GMT. It was created to produce movements for Rolex’s sister company and for Breitling. In 2019, Chanel announced it had taken a 20% stake in the company too. Kenissi is currently based in Geneva but will move to Le Locle in 2021/2022 where a building (currently under construction) will be shared by Tudor and Kenissi.
Norqain is now part of the restricted club of brands using Kenissi movements – together with Tudor, Breitling and Chanel. And to introduce this major step for the brand, Norqain decided to house the manufacture movement in an already existing collection, appropriately named “Independence”.
The Norqain Independence 20
Norqain’s collection is based around 3 pillars, being the Freedom (a slightly vintage-inspired and sleek model), the Adventure (which is, as indicated by its name, a robust sports watch made for outdoor activities) and the Independence. This third collection represents the more modern and urban side of the brand, without denying the sporty, adventurous roots of the brand.
The case of this new Norqain Independence 20 is a robust, masculine and original design. At 42mm in diameter, it is one the larger side for a non-professional watch, a feeling reinforced by the shape of the watch itself. This is a model with a strong presence, yet with a true identity. Made of stainless steel, it is nicely executed and finished, with brushed surfaces on the lugs and bezel, polished accents and, nice touch, sandblasted recessed areas on the casebands. As with all Norqain timepieces, there’s a polished plate is on the left side of the case (here with the brand’s logo) but it can be personalised with an engraving of the wearer’s choice. Equipped with a bevelled sapphire crystal and a screw-down crown and caseback, the watch is water-resistant to 100m.
Equipped with a flat brushed bezel and large shoulders on each side, you could expect the Norqain Independence 20 to be a hefty watch on the wrist, however, the shape of the lugs has been thought with ergonimics in mind. As a result, the watch is well-balanced on the wrist and feels relatively compact. It is worn on a 3-link stainless steel bracelet with brushed and polished surfaces, closed by a solid folding clasp. A leather strap with curved end-links is also available, giving a more casual look to this sporty piece.
The same architectural look is used on the dial od this Norqain Independence 20, thanks to multiple layers. The dial features an inner flange with a 60-minute scale. Then, a black raised chapter ring is fixed on the periphery, to indicate the hours with large applied indexes, largely filled with Super-LumiNova. Finally, originality is provided by the centre plate, with its nice forest green colour, which has received a scratched decoration – this pattern is done randomly, so no two watches will look exactly the same.
The result is visually very pleasant, with depth and subtle reflections. The green colour is both original without being intrusive, making this watch quite discreet. Time is indicated by large facetted and polished openworked hands, all filled with SLN – providing great contrast in daylight and powerful lume during the night. Red touches have been added too, on the seconds hand tip and for the “chronometer” inscription.
The Kenissi movement
Under the screwed sapphire caseback is a movement that has a proven track record, since it is the same base as the one encased in Tudor’s Black Bay, Pelagos and North Flag models. Named here Calibre NN20/1, this Kenissi movement is a robust, powerful engine that was built with durability and precision in mind. Featuring a transversal balance bridge (for more stability of the escapement and more resistance to shocks), it is chronometer-certified by COSC. This automatic movement is also coming with a comfortable power reserve of 70 hours.
Displaying the hours, minutes and seconds, Norqain chose to exclude the date from this Independence 20 model. The movement is decorated in a clean, industrial way – just like Tudor, with matte blasted bridges – and features a personalised brushed rotor with the brand’s logo as well as the brand’s core values engraved on the bridge “Adventure – Freedom – Independence.”
Availability and price
The Norqain Independence 20 is a limited edition of 200 pieces. Note that the brand offers a four-year international warranty, which can be extended to five years if the owner registers to the Norqain Club.
The Norqain Independence 20 will be priced at CHF 2,990 on steel bracelet and CHF 2,840 on leather strap – a quite accessible price strategy considering the overall built quality of the watch and the presence of Kenissi’s powerful and robust movement.
The watch can be ordered here, at www.norqain.com.
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Value Proposition – The Red Watch from the William Wood Valiant Collection
I’ve said it many times over the years – dive watches are a dime a dozen. Established brands and microbrands alike have already mastered the basics, so standing out in a very crowded field is certainly a challenge. William Wood has found a unique angle with The Red Watch that pays homage to the British fire service and consequently the founder’s late grandfather, William Wood himself, a 25-year fire service veteran. The London-based microbrand focuses on sustainability by upcycling old fire helmets and hoses, and it all comes together in a unique and accessible timepiece.
The brushed stainless steel case is 41mm in diameter and 16mm in height, contemporary yet manageable for daily wear, and water resistance is 100 meters. The rotating red bezel has Arabic numerals at 20, 30, 40 and 50 minutes, skipping 10 for the 15-minute scale. The 12 o’clock dot marker is filled with Super-LumiNova. The dial is covered by a double domed sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating and blue tint, while the exhibition case back displays either an ETA or Seiko automatic movement. The crown has machined slots to form a relaxed knurled pattern, while there’s a brass inset from a 1920’s British firefighter’s helmet. This casting is done in London’s jewellery district of Hatton Garden with an engraving of William Wood’s firefighter helmet logo. 
The domed black dial is loaded with references to early 20th century British firefighting. The double-line index at 12 o’clock represents the markings on the collar of a Crew Manager. A checkered pattern spanning the outermost perimeter is identical to what was painted on the side of British fire engines. The brand’s vintage firefighter helmet logo sits at the top, while the lollipop seconds hand resembles the chime from a fire engine bell. The indices are cut-outs with an underlying layer painted with Super-LumiNova. The hour, minute and seconds hands have Super-LumiNova inserts as well. A date window sits at 3 o’clock.
There are two movement options available, an ETA 2824-2 or Seiko NH35, and this allows for two different price points. For our photos, we had the ETA version. Both are automatic and among the most proven and ubiquitous workhorses in the accessible market. The ETA 2824-2 has 25 jewels, beats at 28,800vph (4Hz) with a 38-hour power reserve, while the Seiko NH35 has 24 jewels, beats at a slower 21,600vph (3Hz) with a 41-hour power reserve. Both have central hours, minutes and seconds, and a date at 3 o’clock. You’ll pay GBP 300 more for the Swiss option, but both are very reliable, shock resistant and accurate. 
There are several 20mm strap options, including a brushed stainless steel bracelet with deployment clasp, NATO and black rubber, but the most interesting are the up-cycled fire hose straps. These are produced from Angus Duraline British fire hose rubber and rumour has it that you can still smell the smokiness in the material. Three fire hose colour options are red, yellow and military green, and come with quick-release levers. The others have exposed spring bar ends for easy removal with a supplied tool.  
The Red Watch from William Wood is limited to 250 pieces with your specific number engraved on the back. Prices start at GBP 695 for the Seiko movement and firehouse strap, and GBP 995 for the ETA movement. Four bezel and three dial colours are also available, providing a lot of customization options when ordering. All watches come with a three-year warranty and deliveries begin in August. For more information and to place an order, visit William Wood’s website. 
Technical specifications – William Wood Valiant Red Watch
Case: 41mm diameter and 16mm height – 316L stainless steel (brushed) – double domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and blue tint – exhibition case back – knurled crown with brass inset – red rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova dot marker at 12 o’clock – 100m water-resistant
Dial: black sandwich domed – cut-out indices with underlying layer painted with Super-LumiNova – hour, minute and seconds hands have Super-LumiNova inserts – seconds hand resembles chime from a fire engine bell – checkered pattern at outermost perimeter identical to painted sides of vintage British fire engines – fire helmet logo under 12 o’clock – double index at top represents markings on the collar of a Crew Manager – date window at 3 o’clock
Movement: Two options: ETA 2824-2 – automatic – 25 jewels – 28,800vph (4Hz) – 38-hour power reserve or Seiko NH35 – automatic – 24 jewels – 21,600vph (3Hz) – 41-hour power reserve – central hours, minutes, seconds and date at 3 o’clock for both
Strap: up-cycled Angus Duraline British fire house straps in red, yellow or military green with quick-release levers – NATO, black rubber or brushed stainless steel bracelet with deployment clasp also available
Price: GBP 695 (Seiko movement, fire hose strap)
 GBP 995 (ETA movement, fire hose strap)
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