Now here is a watch that requires an introduction – being from Australia and in honor of Doctor Who. We’ve mentioned OWC watches before, but this is a new twist on dive watch designs.
OWC, formerly known as Orange Watch Company, is a small operation in, you guessed it, Orange, Australia. Founder Dan Fock is one of the most detail-oriented and perfectionist people I know, so it’s no surprise that customers are willing to wait a year or more for one of his watches. The watch shown above is a new model, the MS-1001, with a theme near and dear to Dan:
The dial design says “Time” in the language of the “Time Lords,” and Dan’s pictures show other bits of Dr. Who stuff as well. Dr. Who has been running a very, very long time and has a cadre of fans who adore the show. Me, I’ve seen the Torchwood spinoff series, but have just started watching with the 2005 series following Dan’s advice.
Even to someone like me who doesn’t recognize it as Dr. Who, I really like the dial design and how it incorporates OWC. Reminds me of the Nazca Lines. Very striking.
Price is still being determined. What we do know is that it’s a stainless steel case, rated to 300m and individually tested. Sapphire crystal, lumed ceramic bezel, with a Sea-gull ST-1812 movement (ETA 2892 near-copy). Optional Soprod A-10 movement, dimensions approximately 40x12mm. Pricing will likely be in the $600 – $900 range.
Most TV-related watches are cheap quartz junk. This is not. I like it because it is cool, clever, mechanical, and by an enthusiast for enthusiasts. orangewatchcompany.com
SOURCE:http://www.ablogtowatch.com/time-lord/
