Last week, I
promised you more on Manchester Watch Works’ next release. Well, today
is the day. At 10:00 am, the Morgan chronograph launches on
Kickstarter.
Inspired by 1960’s
motor racing and named for the Vermont state horse, the Morgan has a
chiseled tank case measuring 40mm wide, 48.5mm long, and 11.8mm thick
with a tall, beveled sapphire crystal. An Isaswiss 8371C quartz provides
a 1/5 second sweep hand, small seconds at 3 o’clock, 30-minute register
at 9 o’clock, and a 6 o’clock register for hours elapsed.
The vintage
race-timer look carries through the slate finished dials and sun ray
registers. Three versions will be initially offered: black-on-black,
blue-eyed panda, and brown-eyed panda. Blue and white will be available
as a stretch goal. Other goals include inner anti-reflective coating and
a "burnout" pattern nylon strap. A date window is optional. The hands
glow with BGW9 SuperLuminova, as do the square hour markers.
One of the coolest
aspects for me is the 20mm quilted leather strap that captures a perfect
60’s sports car feel. This is the kind of custom touch you just don’t
see every day.
The Morgan will retail for $420 and
pre-orders start at just $198. Having reviewed and owned several MWW
pieces, I know their quality, and I highly recommend you have a look.
For more information or to place an order, see the Manchester Watch Works Morgan Kickstarter page.
Photos by Marcos Santana (EL_GEEK)
Nessun commento:
Posta un commento