Wrist compasses were developed for the military for ages, but they didn't tell the time. These relics of American history inspired Towson's watchmakers to create the NORTH.er. An instrument assisting one's directional & timekeeping needs with seasonal accuracy, clear readability & lifelong durability. Powered by an automatic GMT Swiss caliber assembled & decorated in-house. Ref. NP250 Limited Edition "NORTH.er" can be purchased below or at select retailers.
MOVEMENT 24 Jewel Caliber 2893-2 Automatic GMT
CALIBRATION Adjusted to 5 Positions, 46hr Power Reserve, Incabloc Shock Absorption
DECORATION Finished in accordance with ETA Decor Code #6 N/D/R
FUNCTIONS Sweep Second, Minute, Hour, 24-Hour Hand, Date Window at 6-O’Clock Position
DEVELOPMENT Sourced from proprietary partner in Switzerland, reassembled, modified decorated and adjusted by TWC watchmakers in Baltimore, MD.
CASE MATERIAL stainless steel
SIZE 41mm diameter, 11mm thickness, 20mm lug width
FINISH satin midsection, polished bezel, satin case-back
FEATURES exhibition case-back, satin screwdown caseback border, push/pull enlarged crown with coined grip
CRYSTAL Scratch Resistant Sapphire crystal on Front and Back, Anti-reflex Coating on Front
DEPTH RATING 50 meters
*Designed, prototyped, finished and assembled in Baltimore, MD. USA
DIAL COLOR painted black
DETAIL Blasted matte finish, SuperLuminova hour-markers & hands
HANDS rounded SuperLuminova cathedral-style yellow hour + minute hands , green GMT hand
Designed by Hartwig Balke in collaboration with Patrick Ayoub from Detroit Watch Company. First released in 2019 with a total limited production of 250 timepieces. Retired once sold out.
Having followed the Martin M-130, the NORTH.er delivers the same unique pilot design to a GMT instrument. The military-style palette based on navigational instruments from the 1930’s was effectively repurposed to emphasize the capability of this timepiece to serve as a compass.
Availability : This reference has one series and is still available.
Distribution : exclusively available for purchase here
Shipping : Fedex Priority
Cost : free + zero liability to you
Returns : no returns
Warranty : lifetime (must be located in the official TWC customer registrar)
Customization : strap