TYPE 01 - CHAMPLAIN BRIDGE
Landmarks have a way of revealing exact locations at a quick glance. One of these landmarks with that super power is the Champlain Bridge in Montreal. After serving its 60-year lifespan it’s been taken down and of the 287 tonnes of material we’ve managed to secure…896kg of it. Yikes. Literally enough material to make a bridge made from watches. Now that secret is out I’ll refrain from marketing this as a limited-edition piece.
The design was co-created by Bridge Architect Maxim Nasab who is passionate about the history and memory of Champlain Bridge and has even published multiple articles about it. He’s utilized the Futura font which is a very architectural font and you’ll notice the outer ring a graphic scale you see on every architect design. The logo is combination of the new bridge’s towers and the old bridges main span arch and the sub seconds features an engineering/architectural seal with info from the bridge.
TIMEPIECE DETAILS:
- Movement: ETA 6498-2 with Geneva Stripe Finishing.
- Functions: Manually wound, 21,600 beats/hour, 46 hour power reserve, hours, minutes, sweeping second hand at the 5, incabloc shock protection.
- Case: Brushed 316L Stainless Steel, 41mm (not including crown), 9.5mm height.
- Caseback: Brushed 316L Stainless Steel.
- Dial: Live edge of the Champlain bridge. Every piece is unique and different.
- Finishing: Brushed finish throughout.
- Hands: White wire hour and minute hands. Black seconds hand.
- Front Crystal: Sapphire crystal.
- Back Crystal: Sapphire crystal.
- Water Resistance: 5ATM.
- Band: Hand-made Horween leather
- Packaging: Beautiful hand-made one-off wood packaging.
- Warranty: 2 Year Warranty.
- Build Time: Ships in 3-4 weeks.
*note that all images are rendering and don’t reflect the final product. While your watch will be very similar every live edge is slightly different.
What’s more iconic than the Champlain Bridge?
A stunning timepiece crafted from it.
Even though the steel has been part of a bridge for the past 60 years doesn’t mean it can’t be something new for the next 60.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to build the watch?
Depending on the queue between 3-4 weeks.
How are you better than other companies?
We’re not! We’re different. Our focus isn’t on mass producing anything. Our focus is infusing meaningful memorabilia into a watch. In this case, pieces of the Champlain Bridge.
What movement do you use for your Champlain Bridge watches?
We use an ETA 6498-2 with geneva stripe finishing.
What can I expect when I receive my watch?
An absolutely stunning timepiece that tells a story you connect to.
What do you mean “most watches lack soul”?
Mass-produced products lose the individuality and personality that hand-crafted watches exude. While mass-produced pieces are great for marking important moments in life, our hand-crafted watches infuse meaningful memorabilia with character that’s impossible to replicate.
One Of One
We 100% guaranteed that no one else will have a watch like yours.
Infused with history you can really feel.
History takes on a new meaning when you can wear it.
CONVERSATION PIECE
Watches are naturally a conversation piece…and even more so when it comes from a bridge.
PASS IT ON
Each timepiece is crafted to last for lifetimes and tell a story for generations.
We Would Love To Build Your Champlain Watch
If you have any questions about our Champlain Bridge timepieces, processes or anything else feel free to email us! We’d love to work with you.
Wondering About Our Credentials?
We’ve created some of the most unique timepieces crafted from reclaimed materials. Here’s a few videos to show you what we’ve been up to:
