An exploration of watches and watchmaking
Wonderland Series
Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TenSixWatches
Characteristics
The name of each watch in the series is derived from the world created by Lewis Carroll and described in Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Key features are guilloché dials, high color contrasts, decorated movements, and classic hand designs. Seagull ST3600 series or Swiss ETA6497/98 movements can be selected for these watches. In my opinion, the Seagull ST3621 provides a visually appealing look, particularly for Tea Party. The ST3621 is has a darker tone and engraving which suits the black case versions. I particularly like the arc pattern machined into the bridge along with the star at center and the wave toward the edge. Movement choice impacts cost.The Wonderland Series
Tea Party is the beginning of the Wonderland series. A classical design, reminiscent of pocket watches with Roman numerals and a fancy hand style. It makes me think of a formal tea party with guests decked out in dark tones in an under-lit room. Perhaps it is a style of watch The Mad Hatter would wear?Model: Tea Party
- Name: Tea Party
- Availability: https://www.etsy.com/listing/672190362/tea-party-earl-grey-a-classical-design
- Diameter: 42.6mm
- Height: 10.6mm
- Case: 316L stainless steel, also available in Black PVD (pictured), and brushed or polished steel
- Movement: Seagull ST3621 or Swiss ETA6498, Hand-wound
- Power Reserve: ~48 hours
- Jewels: 17
- Hands: Silver “fancy” shape hands; Black small seconds at 6
- Frequency: 21,600bph (3Hz)
- Accuracy: +25/-15 seconds per day
- Crystal: Sapphire, Flat
- Water Resistance: 5atm/50m/150ft
- Strap Pictured: Genuine leather, Pilot-style, Black w/white stitching, 22mm
- Price: $450 (Seagull ST3621), $650 (Swiss ETA6498)
Disclaimer: The dial says “Swiss Made,” because the dial comes from Switzerland, but it is not “Swiss Made” as a watch, though it can be purchased with a Swiss movement. The watch pictured is the prototype build.
Model: Pool of Tears
- Name: Pool of Tears (see blog post)
- Availability: Ask (yes I have some), Coming Soon to Etsy
- Diameter: 42.4mm
- Height: 11.3mm
- Case: Stainless steel in brushed/polished, black, or rose gold
- Movement: Seagull ST3600 or Swiss ETA6497, Hand-wound
- Power Reserve: ~24-30 hours (Seagull), ~36-48 hours (ETA)
- Jewels: 17
- Hands: Feathered or Sport, small seconds at 9
- Frequency: 21,600bph (3Hz)
- Accuracy: +25/-15 seconds per day
- Crystal: Mineral, Flat
- Water Resistance: 5atm/50m/150ft
- Strap Pictured: Genuine leather, Pilot-style, Black w/white stitching, 22mm
- Price: $300 (Seagull ST3600), $500 (Swiss ETA6497)
Buyers should be comfortable with a hand wound movement (manual wind) and reading an analog face. I will provide any additional information about the watch and movement as necessary. My watches are sold as-is. Any legit watchmaker or shop should be able to do normal maintenance on the watch if necessary, but I can also perform maintenance or repair if desired (at cost).
More Models Coming…
The Warranty
Given normal use and operation in the first year, if anything goes wrong with the dial or hands I will service the watch free of charge. Beyond one year would be a normal service with the cost depending on what needs done. Any damage resulting from extreme conditions, droppage, or incorrect operation may be fixable but is not covered under my warranty. Of course, I would be happy to try to revive the watch if you drop it off a cliff or dunk it in water with the crown pulled out, but it would cost you something. 🙂