References 249 and 280 from Techné Watches

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Introducing References 249 and 280 from Techné Instruments

Switzerland-based brand Techné is proud to unveil the Merlin, a slim quartz watch with an oversized dial that offers outstanding legibility.
 
Inspired by the earliest military timepieces, the Merlin is 38 mm wide (1 ½ in) and features a dial that is 21% wider than the average. As a consequence, this model is "neither too small for a big wrist, nor too big for a small wrist."

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To demonstrate how much 21% adds to legibility,
Techné shot a side-by-side picture with a generic diving watch that is 2 mm wider than the Merlin.
(No timepieces were harmed in the making of this Press Release)

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Slim Line and Optimal Readability Powered by a multifunction quartz mechanism manufactured by Seiko Instruments, theMerlin remains very thin, with only 7 mm (9/32 in) in thickness (excluding crown and curved glass). The space between registers allows for optimal readability and the hands and tracks do glow in the dark thanks to a non-radioactive luminous compound. Ars Longa, Vita Brevis The case back of the Merlin is engraved with the first words of the Latin aphorism: "Life is short, craft arduous, opportunity fleeting, experience perilous, and decision difficult." The Merlin fits in a range called Principio (the earliest) to reflect both its entry-price and the earliest professional timepieces that it draws inspiration from. Courtesy of Techné Watches This collection comes in 2 versions: Ref. 249, with a register showing the seconds Ref. 280, with three registers showing seconds, date and weekday

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As for all other watches made by Techné Instruments, the Merlin is available on a wide range of straps: US military nylon design, UK military nylon design, canvas strap, oiled leather and aged cowhide.

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