I love the idea of taking something useful from the past and restoring it to its purpose. The details: Brand & Model: Hamilton Electric Converta Year: 1959 Diameter: 36mm Height: 12mm Movement: 500 Battery Life: 1-2 years Jewels: 11 Lume: Vintage Frequency: 18,000bph (2.5Hz) Crystal: Sapphire, Domed Water Resistance: 0 Strap: Brown Leather Original Cost […]
Note: This was not an exercise in design, but rather an exercise in process. Glass – 42 Glass – Parallel The details: Brand & Model: 10/6 Glass – Parallel Diameter: 42mm Height: 11.1mm Movement: Chinese F8131, modified hand-wound Power Reserve: 40 hours Jewels: 17 Lume: N/A Frequency: 21,600bph (3Hz) Crystal: Mineral, Flat Water […]
This was my first attempt at assembling my own watch from parts and I am calling it “Glass.” I have learned a lot through trial and error as I purchased cases, movements, movement holders, hands, straps, and tools. A simplified version of the process follows… The details: Brand & Model: 10/6 Glass Diameter: 42mm Height: […]
Mercer is a relatively young watch brand based out of New Jersey, USA. The Wayfarer II is the second iteration of their GMT model. This review provides the details in brief, a review video, and pictures of the unpacking with some commentary. The details: Mercer Wayfarer II Diameter: 40mm Height: 11.5mm Movement: Quartz Ronda 515.24h […]