Wednesday, December 12, 2018

GARRICK – Regulator Engine Turned Dial

GARRICKRegulator Engine Turned Dial Steel 42mm Limited Edition

Announcing A New Garrick Regulator
 Once again, Garrick showcases fine British 
craftsmanship with stylish aplomb.

Garrick, the Nofolk-based watchmaker, once again, showcases British craftsmanship by offering its popular 'Regulator' with a remarkable handcrafted dial. The dial is adorned with an intricate motif formed using a rose engine lathe, imbuing the surface with a wondrous depth and three-dimensional allure. The work is undertaken in Great Britain by a time-served artisan, reinforcing Garrick's belief that its home nation is a haven of peerless craftsmanship.

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In 2017, Garrick released new versions of its existing Portsmouth, each endowed with an engine-turned dial, often referred to as a 'guilloché' dial. The dials, offered in a selection of colours, featured a fan-type pattern and evinced a traditional appearance.

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Engine-turned dials are created using a rose-engine lathe. Different cams are used to influence the behaviour of the cutting-head which in turn infuses the dial surface with glorious patterns. While the lathe is referred to as an 'engine', no electrical or mechanical power is used, merely the careful application of hand pressure to a rotating wheel. The creation of each dial proves labour intensive but the resultant surface justifies the effort.

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Now, Garrick is pleased to unveil a series of new engine-turned dials for its Regulator model. Whereas, the aforementioned Portsmouth dials appeared classical, the new Regulator dials bristle with modernity. The circular barleycorn motif emanates from the centre, steadily increasing in size, enriching the dial vista with a lustrous and dynamic appearance.

The separate indications of hours, minutes and seconds are presented in black and contrast beautifully with the silver hued dial. The movement is inverted with the balance wheel located at 10 o'clock. The openworked balance bridge allows the wearer to see the balance in flight, oscillating to and fro. A partial view of the centre wheel provides a reminder that the gear train sits just below the dial surface, efficiently transferring energy from the spring barrel.

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With its fastidiously polished British case, expertly finished hand wound Unitas movement and engine-turned dial, this Garrick timepiece showcases superb craftsmanship. Indeed, there is nothing regular about the Garrick Regulator and its engine-turned dial.

Garrick timepieces are handcrafted in limited numbers by master watchmakers Craig Baird in our Norfolk workshop.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model: Regulator Engine

Case
    940L
Stainless Steel with a choice of finishes.
    Diameter 42mm
    Thickness 11.5mm
    Sapphire crystal with AR coating
    20mm Lugs
    Solid case back
    Water Resistant to 100m
Dial
    Silver engine turned base in a choice of patterns and finishes.
    Aluminium regulator dials, anodised and machine engraved
Hands
    Handmade steel hands, frosted, polished or heat blued.
    Red sub seconds
Movement
    Calibre sm001
manual wind movement (modified Unitas with exclusive gear train)
   Modified Unitas 6497 with screwed balance and unique gear train.
    Power Reserve: 42 hours
    Frequency: 18,000 vph
    In-house free sprung balance – tested and regulated to ensure a daily variance of +3 seconds
Functions
  •     Hours displayed on sub-dial at 6 o’clock
  •     Seconds displayed on sub-dial at 12 o’clock
  •     Minutes displayed on sub-dial at 3 o’clock
Strap
    Alligator or premium leather
Buckle
    Stainless Steel pin buckle

The price of this very exclusive timepiece is £6662.50 ex vat (outside the EU)
and £7995 inc vat (inside the EU)

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Press Release - 2018
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Garrick London Ltd
Contact Us
Registered office:, 108 Ashbourne Rd, Derby, DE22 3AG
+44 (0)208 819-14-60
info@garrick.co.uk
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