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Swan and Edgar
The watchmakers of Swan & Edgar are dedicated to producing affordable timepieces of the highest possible quality and functionality. They place a high value on products that combine a stylish appearance with dependable construction and sturdy build quality. Every single Swan & Edgar watch is hand-assembled, and your purchase comes with a five-year warranty.
1. LIMITED EDITION SWAN & EDGAR HAND ASSEMBLED VORTEX AUTOMATIC BLUE
Although the British fighter planes of WWII are famous, the men who flew them are frequently overlooked. Dedicated to the life and work of WEW Petter more commonly known as Teddy this Limited Edition Swan & Edgar Hand Assembled Teddy Vortex Automatic Blue men’s watch honors his contributions to the development of fighter planes, particularly the Whirlwind, a pivotal weapon in the war effort due to its combination of speed and control.
The balance wheel was forged using a 50 plate milling method, one of 450 procedures executed over the course of six months by more than 30 watchmakers. It runs on an automatic movement that is hand-assembled using 320 parts and 19 jewels. The delicate workings of the watch are on full show within the 315 Steel Case and Sapphire Crystal Glass, with the skeleton dial serving as the focal point. The 12 Hour analogue performance is unobtrusive, and the absence of dials showcases the watch’s remarkable intricacies with the same level of engineering as fighter jets.
Stainless steel caseback with the Swan & Edgar emblem engraved and a dusk-blue leather strap finish the watch. When put together, these characteristics perfectly capture Petter’s innovative spirit, which was crucial in the Allies’ fight for victory.
2. LIMITED EDITION SWAN & EDGAR HAND ASSEMBLED VORTEX TOURBILLON AUTOMATIC RED
It is easy to forget about the men who flew the illustrious British fighter planes of WWII. An homage to the life and work of WEW Petter, better known as Teddy, a fighter plane designer who was an integral part of the war effort and made significant contributions to the development of the Whirlwind—a weapon that combined speed and control—is the Limited Edition Swan & Edgar Hand Assembled Teddy Vortex Automatic Red watch for men.
More than 30 watchmakers spent six months and 450 procedures (including a 50 plate milling method) forging the balance wheel. Its self-winding mechanism is hand-assembled from 320 individual pieces and has 19 precious diamonds. The skeleton dial is the showpiece, drawing attention to the intricate mechanisms housed within the 315 Steel Case and Sapphire Crystal Glass. The 12 Hour analogue performance is subtle, and the lack of dials highlights the intricate mechanisms that are as well-engineered as fighter jets.
The watch is completed with a bullseye-red leather strap and an engraved stainless steel caseback featuring the Swan & Edgar brand. Collectively, these traits epitomize Petter’s inventive spirit, an essential component in the Allies’ struggle for triumph.
3. TOURBILLON SHEPHERDS – SUNSET RED
An engineering marvel that embraces brief weightlessness and guarantees the balance wheel rotates on diverse planes, the Swan & Edgar Tourbillon men’s watch enlisted the help of more than 30 watchmakers, six months of development, and four hundred and fifty procedures. Because of this, the effects of gravity are amplified, and the movement becomes more precise and intricate.
The intricate escapement and balancing wheel are on display in this meticulously crafted 322 component, 19 jewel movement. The components must be securely fastened using an aggressive 50 plate milling technique. The distinctive crimson dial fades into black, symbolizing the passage from a Shepherd’s sunset into the night sky, allowing the stars beyond to take control.
Watch security is ensured by the abyss-black hand-waxed first layer leather strap, which has a butterfly folding clasp. You can see the tourbillon in action with to the 315 steel casing, sapphire crystal glass, and sapphire crystal skeleton caseback. The cyclical nature of day and night, along with this frenzied operation, serves as a reminder of the vastness of space concealed by night.
4. WORLD TIMER MECHANICAL QUARTZ – ROSE
“The Limited Edition Swan & Edgar Hand Assembled World Timer Automatic Blue men’s watch offers a one-of-a-kind way to see all time zones from any point on Earth or in space, demonstrating how time and space have always been interdependent in human progress.
The complex and multipurpose Seiko Mecha-Quartz mechanism showcased by the watch is a metaphor for the accuracy required to take man to celestial realms. The familiar Earth-based seconds, minutes, date, and 24-hour counters counter the accelerating and decelerating times of celestial bodies, while the seemingly insignificant time and distance in space are measured by the rotating tachymeter bezel. The Blue Night Sky dial is complemented by the Sapphire Glass with Swiss Super-LumiNova Hands, which only scratch the surface of what is known.
A stainless steel bracelet with a branded buckle and a caseback featuring an etched Moon Landing pattern symbolize the progressive steps of humankind’s exploration of the cosmos with each turn of the wrist. This watch will let you see the dawn of a new space age as it happens.
5. SCHOLAR AUTOMATIC- ROSE WHITE
A long line of great British philosophers and thinkers has left an indelible mark on the world at large. The name of the men’s watch, the Limited Edition Swan & Edgar Hand Assembled Wycliffe Scholar Automatic Rose White, is in honor of John Wycliffe, who lived approximately 700 years ago. The respected philosopher Wycliffe had far-reaching effects as a reformer, priest, and teacher at the young University of Oxford.
With its 210 Part 20 Jewel Hand Assembled Automatic Movement, it daringly suggests Wycliffe’s skill, and the bone-white dial and open exhibition window at the foot further encourage a pristine aura. Roman numeral analogue indicators, Day and Date counters, and luminous hands are all part of this timepiece, which comes in a rose gold IP case that proudly displays the renowned moldings of its namesake academic.
The bracelet is crafted from ink-black leather and features intricate crimson stitching. In keeping with Wycliffe’s high expectations for himself and everyone around him, the stainless steel caseback bears the Swan & Edgar emblem and is an attractive accessory.
