POTOMAC
A classically-designed manual wristwatch that puts the feel of a pocket-watch on the wrist. Embracing a design language shared by pioneers of railroad transportation that once walked the grounds of our local Chesapeake region. The exhibition caseback illuminates a historic and reliable movement caliber originally found in American pocket watches during the railroad boom. The decoration applied recaptures the once-glorified tradition of American craftsmanship. The dial extends this patriotic theme with a railroad pocket-watch aesthetic. From its exterior to interior, the Potomac shines light on an era defined by the American success story.
Caliber 6498 Manual movement with 17 jewels and 46-hour fully-wound power reserve. Adjusted to 5 positions and assembled with a Glucydure Balance, Nivarox Hairspring, and an Incabloc Shock Absorption. Functions include minute, hour, and a second sub-dial at 6 o’clock. Decorated with blued screws, geneva-stripes, rhodium-plating and pearled finishes. Assembled and calibrated in Baltimore, MD.
42mm Stainless Steel case with a high-polish on the midsection, bezel and lugs. Satin caseback encapsulating a sapphire crystal exhibition. Engraved with the serial number, USA origin of manufacturer label, and brand signature. Having a 12.5mm thickness and 22mm lug width. Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflex+ scratch resistant coating on the front. Push/pull crown with coined grip ensuring 3 ATM water-resistance. Designed and assembled in Baltimore, MD.
Silver or Black handmade dial featuring gold-plated embossed Arabic numerals and minute-markers with gold-plated embossed cathedral-style hands. Reflective coating on the dial surface and numerals. Signed with the TWC shield.
Series : Series One Potomac PO250 limited to 100 timepieces
Reference(s) : PO250-S , PO250-B
The TWC Headquarters in Baltimore, MD overlooks the iconic B&O Warehouse, home of the original backbone for modern-day railroads. Our watchmakers drew from this timeless landmark to create the PO250, an instrument that commemorates the Chesapeake’s role in shaping American industry forever. The proprietary Unitas movement found within the 42mm polished steel case pays tribute to early innovations in American watchmaking, as an earlier version of this same movement was a breakthrough work of horological technology in the USA a century ago. The dial extends this patriotic theme with its railroad-era aesthetic. The PO250 paints a horological picture of this story, in which pocket watches evolved into wristwatches due to this railroad boom that all started right in our backyard. Like the B&O warehouse, the Potomac’s large presence serves as a constant reminder of our history and everlasting need for tradition.
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
