The Peninsula Professional Mannar

From Bangalore Watch Company -

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This is a limited edition (50 pieces) and part of a larger release that I'll be covering in more detail in the coming days.

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The case is of stainless steel with a matte black PVD coating. It measures 44mm in diameter and 31mm lug-to-lug. The height is 13.75mm.

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The movement is Sellita's SW200-1.
The strap is described as: Fluoroelastomer high-density Rubber, and is 20 mm wide.

The other members of the Peninsula Professional collection are priced at (I believe) $1,250. With that said, I have to assume that the limited edition Peninsula Mannar is priced higher, but I am only able to pull the (again, I believe) price in Rupees - Rs.186,000. Having checked two different currency exchanges it appears to be a bit over $2,100 USD. Obviously subject to the whims of the Tariff Happy current occupant of the White House ; )

The Renaissance

From Bangalore Watch Company -

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Watches are global.  This is something that gets lost in all of the marketing noise driven down our collective throats from Switzerland and Germany.  There was a time when brands were a bit more localized.  And interesting to relate, India has a strong history of watchmaking and some very interesting models that are actively sought after by collectors.  

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The Bangalore Watch Company was brought to life by husband and wife team Nirupesh Joshi and Mercy Amalraj.  And I personally am excited to see a new (now) micro brand emerge in a new location.

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The first model to be released will be the Renaissance.  A 40 mm stainless steel case that is also available in a gold pvd finish.

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The movement is Miyota's 9015.

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Pre-orders are underway with initial delivery slated for May (next month).