Case

A bold shape with durability and class crafted from pure stainless steel by Towson’s proprietary casemaker in Pforzheim, Germany.

^{40x44mm diameter - 13.5mm height - 20mm lug width}

Composed of three pieces—bezel, mid-section, and case-back—it allows for re-polishing and lifetime serviceability, encouraging daily wear. Water-resistant to 50 meters, it features an anti-reflective, domed sapphire crystal sealed to the high-polish, tonneau-shaped bezel. The satin-finished mid-section and lugs are scratch-resistant. A day-correcting pusher on the left and quickset crown streamline calendar adjustments, while high-polish chronograph pushers ensure smooth operation. The exhibition case-back reveals a decorated movement and is engraved with the reference number E250-2, serial number, 5 ATM depth rating, and region of manufacture.

‍Dial

This second edition features a fourth sub-dial at 3:00, prominently displaying Towson Watch Company’s shield logo. The design integrates the TWC Shield as a functional part of the instrument itself. A theme that pays homage to a pivotal moment in independent watchmaking history when the craftsman’s mark became essential for recognition, certification, and credibility.

The sub-dials are engine-turned with a galvanic blue color, each surrounded by platinum rings that provide structure to the complex array of functions. These hints of precious metal complement the applied diamond-shaped hour markers also crafted from platinum. Consistent with the design, the hour, minute and sweep-second hands are platinum and spade-shaped like the original Choptank, ensuring legibility, purity, and elegance.

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‍Movement

Powered by the Swiss-Made Valjoux 7751 caliber, featuring 25 jewels and a 48-hour power reserve. This automatic mechanism, regulated to chronometer-grade accuracy of +/- 5 seconds per day, is meticulously decorated in-house by Towson Watchmakers. The movement boasts blued-steel screws, perlage on the base-plate, platinum plating, 18k gold engraving, and Geneva stripes, all visible through the exhibition case-back. The skeletonized rotor enhances this view. A unique day-correcting function is operated from the left side of the case, inserted by TWC Co-Founder and Master Watchmaker Hartwig Balke. This movement remains consistent with the first edition, except for the skeletonized rotor and minor decorative enhancements. Towson Watch Company is among the few brands employing watchmakers still capable of building and servicing the 7751 caliber.

Strap

Customers have four leather strap options for their CHOPTANK Ref. E250-2: Grey-Gloss Genuine Alligator, Smooth Brown, Black Nappa Leather with Blue Stitching, and Green Latuga. Each strap is equipped with a stainless steel single-fold deployment clasp engraved with Towson Watch Company. The Grey-Gloss Genuine Alligator strap is particularly recommended, as it was specifically manufactured to complement this watch.

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