The Mechanica B02 Titanium

From DONE - 

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This one might be a just a bit under the radar, but that doesn't mean it should be!

Since their founding in 2016, DONE has been steadily establishing their design philosophy - mechanical movements that take pride of place in the entire watch. 

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This is the Mechanica B02 Titanium. The case measures 43.8 mm in diameter, is of Grade 5 titanium. The movement is based on ETA's 6497-1. This is one of the most iconic hand-wound movements available, with the skeletonization undertaken by DONE in house.

The movement is laid bare, encased by anti reflective, scratch resistant crystals.

The Mechanica B02 is quite fairly priced at CHF 2,516.00, and is available directly from DONE.

Here are the pertinents -

CASE

Diameter
43.8mm

Thickness
10.9mm

Length
51.6mm (lug to lug)

Material
Grade 5 titanium 

Water Resistance
10 ATM (100m)

Sapphire Crystal
Anti-reflective, scratch resistant on both sides

MOVEMENT

Model
ETA 6497-1 Swiss Made

Power Reserve
46 hours (±2h)

Movement Frequency
2.5Hz

Skeletonization
DONE Skeleton Design 

Coating
DLC Black (Diamond Like Carbon)

In The Pocket - The Héritage Minier

From Nivrel -

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My first "real" watch was a gold plated Wyler pocket watch that is currently with the watchmaker enjoying a spa vacation (the first service interval it has had in it's 40+ year life), so I've always had a soft spot for non-wrist born timekeepers. But all too often, the modern iterations are either ridiculously expensive, or just plain cheap.

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So leave it to Nivrel to offer something right in the Henki Wheelhouse! This is the Héritage Minier, a modern update to a classic pocket watch.

A 45 mm case in - wait for it - SILVER!!! This is the shit that killed Elvis!

The movement is a nice and reliable 6497-1. Apparently watches similar to this were presented to miners with a hammer and pick engraved on the back with the words (if Google Translate is anything to go by) Good Luck.

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Best of all is the price - under 850 Euros.

Here are the pertinents -

Movement:

• ETA 6497-1
• 17 jewels, Swiss anchor escapement, 18.000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve when fully wound up
• Swiss Made
• Functions: Indication of hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock

Case:

• Material: Solid sterling silver
• Diameter: 45 mm
• Height: 13 mm
• Case back: Engraved back cover Case

Dial:

• Art: Clous de Paris Guilloche
• Numerals: Black Roman numerals
• Hands: Black Breguet style hands

Build Your Own Watch

Now to be clear, I have not seen, touched or put together one of the watch kits from ROTATE.

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The company is (according to their website) based in Los Angeles.

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So for $195, you get the watch components and tools to assemble those parts.

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Here are the pertinents, straight from the source.  I want to stress this point, because at a total listed price of $195.00, I sincerely doubt that the movement is an actual ETA 6497-1 ; )

All-in-one kit to build your own mechanical watch. Parts, tools, and a user-friendly guide included.

Specifications:
- ETA 6497-1 model 17 jewel mechanical movement
- Hand-wound & battery-free
- PU leather straps
- 44mm case diameter
- Sapphire glass case, featuring a clear case back