DIAL TYPEFACE: Stink, designed by Hanzel Space Studio
FEATURES: Swiss Super LumiNova on hands + numerals
MOVEMENT: Sellita SW210-1b manual winding, 28’800 A/h (4Hz) with an accuracy of +/-12 sec/day, 18 jewels, adjusted to 2 positions, fully customized train wheel bridge
CRYSTAL: Top hat double dome sapphire with internal AR coating
CASEBACK: Flat sapphire exhibition window
CASEBACK TYPEFACE: Aeronaves, designed by Mans Greback
CASE DIAMETER: ø 39mm
LUG-to-LUG: 47.2mm
LUG WIDTH: 20mm
THICKNESS: 10mm including boxed sapphire
FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, seconds
POWER RESERVE: 42 hours minimum, 45 hours average
STRAPS, 3 Included: Full-grain Italian leather, Cordura nylon, Steel Bonklip-style
BUCKLE: MIM 316L stainless steel
PRODUCTION: 100 pcs
A blue so deep you could reach right down into it if not for the incredibly scratch-resistant boxed sapphire crystal. The bright aqua numerals are set in a wonderfully bold wedge-serif font called Stink, designed by Hanzel Space Studios and reminiscent of mid-century commercial typefaces.
You might wonder why a watch designed in California is named for an ocean on the East Coast of the US. While intended to appeal to any lover of color and style, the Fieldtimer is secretly a car watch from a car town, paying homage to one of those that you wish you had never sold. It may have been German but it was perfect for California in the 60's and happened to be painted in some of the coolest colors ever conceived. No, not the Beetle. The BMW 02 Series was described by Car and Driver as "one of modern civilization's all-time best ways to get somewhere sitting down" and in Atlantic Blue it was at its most elegant. The seconds hand with spun silver center cap is likewise inspired by the gauges on early models and the leather wrap is a genuine calfskin reimagination of the original vinyl tool roll.
The ultra-thick, ultra-deep enamelled lacquer is made by Berlac, the same Swiss firm responsible for sustainable coating solutions braving the elements and stone chips on the fronts of Porsches and dozens of other manufacturers. It may be a car watch from a city known for its car culture and yet no one ever need know...except those who know.
Three straps are included with every watch: water-resistant Cordura nylon with bright blue backing, soft Italian full grain leather with blue cross stitching, and a vintage Bonklip-style steel bracelet with a utilitarian elegance and lightness perfectly matched to the slim watch case. The stainless steel pin buckle was custom designed and micro metal injection molded (MIM) from 316L stainless steel, the same additive process used for precise miniature machine parts, reducing material waste when compared to CNC.
The steel Bonklip strap is available in two lengths to fit over different sized hands, since it is attached to the watch in a loop. The standard length will fit over hands measuring up to a circumference of 9" (23cm). Standard will actually fit wrists up to 8" (20cm) as long as it fits over the hand.
The unique identifying feature of the case, the curved crease along the side adds a dash of intrigue to an otherwise conventional design. The side profile (and Fieldtimer name) is partly inspired by the Seiko Speedtimer 6139-7020.
Illusion
A deceptively simple curve along the side creates the illusion of a floating midcase while partially concealing the exposed lug holes. The bevelled lower surface also makes for a more comfortable fit as you bend your wrist.
Details
The Fieldtimer is full of little surprises. The deep 3D letters are possible with Micro-MIM (metal injection molding) using 316L stainless steel - a process used for precise miniature machine parts, reducing material waste when compared to CNC.
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