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Anybody recognize the maker of this watch? My reverse image search was unsuccessful.
It's part of an online auction lot that I won today and though it's not the one that drew my attention I'd still like to know what it is before it arrives in a week or two.
WC bragging rights and an invisible "Watch Sleuth" badge to the Cruncher that solves the mystery.
TIA!
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Jack McClary
I prefer in person gatherings over social media dialog and have a soft spot for vintage watches.
Southern California
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7.25” / 18.42 cm
Have never seen before. Could be a dial that was customized for a corporation as a giveaway or reward watch.
Have never seen before. Could be a dial that was customized for a corporation as a giveaway or reward watch.
Wondering if there is a name for the inverted triangle on triangle such as that used for the delta or infinity symbols.
The triangles seem to form an hour glass? 🤔
The triangles seem to form an hour glass? 🤔
That is a GREAT observation!
Well, I’ve exhausted my meager resources with nothing to show for it. Unless possibly it’s a knockoff of MVMT🤣
Hello Jack!
The watch is by the British microbrand TC-9 (Tropical Cyclone 9).
The specific watch details are as follows:
Brand: TC-9 (Tropical Cyclone 9)
Model: Titanium Pilot
Model Number: Classic Grey Titanium
Movement Type: Manual
Movement Engine: Seagull ST3620 (ETA/Unitas 6498)
Power Reserve: 48 hours
Case Size: 43mm
Case Thickness: 11.5mm
Case Material: Titanium
Crystal: Sapphire
Luminescence: Hands and Markers
Bezel/Material: Fixed Titanium
Crown: Push/Pull
Water Resistance: 50M / 165FT
Band: Black Horween Leather Strap w/Titanium Buckle
Band Width: 22mm
List Price: $400
Not sure if the one you purchased has been modded as I was not aware that the titanium case was available in black PVD/DLC. The strap could be a TC-9 strap, but I have loads of them and that one does not look familiar to me.
They also made this watch in open dial format "skeleton"...
Hello Jack!
The watch is by the British microbrand TC-9 (Tropical Cyclone 9).
The specific watch details are as follows:
Brand: TC-9 (Tropical Cyclone 9)
Model: Titanium Pilot
Model Number: Classic Grey Titanium
Movement Type: Manual
Movement Engine: Seagull ST3620 (ETA/Unitas 6498)
Power Reserve: 48 hours
Case Size: 43mm
Case Thickness: 11.5mm
Case Material: Titanium
Crystal: Sapphire
Luminescence: Hands and Markers
Bezel/Material: Fixed Titanium
Crown: Push/Pull
Water Resistance: 50M / 165FT
Band: Black Horween Leather Strap w/Titanium Buckle
Band Width: 22mm
List Price: $400
Not sure if the one you purchased has been modded as I was not aware that the titanium case was available in black PVD/DLC. The strap could be a TC-9 strap, but I have loads of them and that one does not look familiar to me.
They also made this watch in open dial format "skeleton"...
Thank you very much for such a thorough rundown! I'm not surprised one bit that not only do you know that but that you own watches by them as well!
I got lucky that the whole lot was $60 plus fees and that it included the Seiko Giugiaro that I was angling for.
Hope you're making it out to the OC Chrono gathering at Auto Addiction but if not I'd love to take you both out when you're free. Thanks again!
Hello Jack!
The watch is by the British microbrand TC-9 (Tropical Cyclone 9).
The specific watch details are as follows:
Brand: TC-9 (Tropical Cyclone 9)
Model: Titanium Pilot
Model Number: Classic Grey Titanium
Movement Type: Manual
Movement Engine: Seagull ST3620 (ETA/Unitas 6498)
Power Reserve: 48 hours
Case Size: 43mm
Case Thickness: 11.5mm
Case Material: Titanium
Crystal: Sapphire
Luminescence: Hands and Markers
Bezel/Material: Fixed Titanium
Crown: Push/Pull
Water Resistance: 50M / 165FT
Band: Black Horween Leather Strap w/Titanium Buckle
Band Width: 22mm
List Price: $400
Not sure if the one you purchased has been modded as I was not aware that the titanium case was available in black PVD/DLC. The strap could be a TC-9 strap, but I have loads of them and that one does not look familiar to me.
They also made this watch in open dial format "skeleton"...
Man, on the spot with the detailed information again today. Always a pleasure reading your posts, Mel. 👍
Hello Jack!
The watch is by the British microbrand TC-9 (Tropical Cyclone 9).
The specific watch details are as follows:
Brand: TC-9 (Tropical Cyclone 9)
Model: Titanium Pilot
Model Number: Classic Grey Titanium
Movement Type: Manual
Movement Engine: Seagull ST3620 (ETA/Unitas 6498)
Power Reserve: 48 hours
Case Size: 43mm
Case Thickness: 11.5mm
Case Material: Titanium
Crystal: Sapphire
Luminescence: Hands and Markers
Bezel/Material: Fixed Titanium
Crown: Push/Pull
Water Resistance: 50M / 165FT
Band: Black Horween Leather Strap w/Titanium Buckle
Band Width: 22mm
List Price: $400
Not sure if the one you purchased has been modded as I was not aware that the titanium case was available in black PVD/DLC. The strap could be a TC-9 strap, but I have loads of them and that one does not look familiar to me.
They also made this watch in open dial format "skeleton"...
If anyone knew it was going to be @ChronoGuy 👏🏽