Lot 78

Swan & Edgar Hand Assembled Vortex Tourbillon Automatic Black Watch - FREE DELIVERY & 5 YR WARRANTY

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2 Aug 2023 · Art, Antiques, Jewellery & Collectables | Collective Auction | Closes for Entries 16/07/23

Description

 | The reputation of British fighter planes during World War II is well known, yet the men behind the machines are often forgotten. The Limited Edition Swan & Edgar Hand Assembled Teddy Vortex Automatic Black men’s watch pays tribute to WEW Petter, known to his friends as Teddy, who played a significant part in developing fighter planes, including the Whirlwind, which combined speed and control to become a crucial tool in the war effort. 
 
 The timepiece enlisted over 30 watch makers who spent six months of development that involved 450 processes, including a 50 plate milling process to forge the balance wheel. It is powered by 320 part 19 jewel hand assembled automatic movement. Within the stealth-black 315 Steel Case and Sapphire Crystal Glass, operation is on full display, bearing its intricate performance with the skeleton dial taking centre stage. The 12 Hour analogue performance refuses to distract and there are no dials crowding the impressive details, presenting a watch that shares an engineering prowess comparable with fighter planes. 
 
 The timepiece is completed by the Swan & Edgar logo-engraved stainless steel caseback and a military-brown leather bracelet. Combined, these features create the perfect representation of Petter’s innovation that helped the Allies push toward victory. 
 | Model Specifications 
 Automatic Movement 
 320 Part 19 Jewel Hand Assembled Movement
 Skeleton Dial
 Black 316  Stainless Steel Case
 Brown Leather Bracelet
 Logo-Engraved Stainless Steel Caseback 
 
 12 Hour Analogue
 Water Resistant 5ATM
 Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal  Glass
 5 Year Warranty
 Nickel Free & Hypoallergenic IP Plating
 
 Watch Dimensions
 Case Diameter 43 mm
 Case Thickness 15 mm
 Lug Width 24 mm
 Strap Width 22 mm
 Strap Length 200 mm
 Weight 100g

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