Mitch Mason Watches x MICROBRAND Watches – MAELSTROM MBW Super Compressor Dive Watches Edition 2021
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MICROBRAND WATCHES GROUP PARTNERS WITH MITCH MASON TO CREATE A WATCH FOR ITS BELOVED MEMBERS
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In order to give everyone a chance to be known and help budding companies reach potential customers, brand owners are free to showcase their collections. This year, the Microbrand Watches group and Mitch Mason Watches partner together to create a watch that commemorates this notion, the Maelstrom MBW Edition.
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Here are a few words from Adam Sofineti, founder and co-administrator of the Microbrand Watches group.
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“I had the privilege to review a prototype of the Chronicle, a watch that left a deep impression on me. If there would be an award for microbrands, Mitch Mason should have been nominated in the category of newcomers. When Ben approached me with the idea of collaborating on a limited run of his next model, I was thrilled by the idea of working together with such a talented person.
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I’m very happy with how the MBW Maelstrom turned out and I’m really curious to see which colour will get most of the votes from our community.”
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On the Maelstrom MBW Edition, the primary crown and 9 o’clock numeral on the dial incorporate the Microbrand Watches group logo. This logo cleverly deconstructs Microbrand Watches into a watch case with a symbol of the micro prefix (µ) of the metric system, from the Greek alphabet.
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The internal rotating bezel is different and has a second time-zone function, which makes it extremely versatile for modern use. Microbrand Watches group and Mitch Mason have also worked very closely in designing the case-back for this watch, to ensure something very special.
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The Maelstrom MBW Edition’s colorway will be selected by the Microbrand Watches group community (3 choose 1). This engagement is important as this is a watch that celebrates the support of every member, and everyone should have a part to play in its creation.
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The selection will be done via a Facebook poll in the group, which will last till 14th October 2021. Pre-orders will commence from 15th October 2021 onwards. Voting can be done here.
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MORE ABOUT THE MAELSTROM
The Mitch Mason Maelstrom is designed and built to be a valiant and versatile companion. It is a contemporary interpretation of vintage Super Compressor dive watches.
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It sports an automatic movement, a 300m water resistance with dual screw-down crowns, and a double-domed sapphire crystal boasting 10 layers of anti-reflective coating.
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The Maelstrom’s design is inspired by the style of Super Compressor dive watches, with a touch of modern technology to accomplish superior water resistance. Developed by Ervin Piquerez S.A. in the 1950s, Super Compressor dive watches had unique case structures that could adapt to increasing water pressures.
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A compression spring mechanism in the case-back allowed the watch to be compressed as pressure increased. As a result, a tighter seal was created and the possibility of water entering the case was drastically reduced. Super Compressor dive watches also had internal rotating bezels with two crowns on the right-hand side of the case, which have been tastefully incorporated into the Maelstrom.
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The MAELSTROM provides an exemplary wrist presence with its 40mm case diameter. Downward angled lugs keep the watch at a compact 47mm lug-to-lug length, a pleasure on any wrist. A beautifully bevelled internal rotating bezel, mixed with clever engineering, allows for the MAELSTROM to be slim, at only 12mm in height. This is exceptional for an automatic dive watch which boasts 300 metres of water resistance.
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Mitch Mason's signature hour hand knot-pattern is retained in the Maelstrom. The hands are custom designed to be bold and gallant, facilitating quick time-reading even in challenging situations.
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The Mitch Mason Maelstrom is built to withstand crushing and unforgiving pressures. The solid 316L stainless steel case can survive up to 300 metres of water resistance effortlessly. This is ensured with dual screw-down crowns and a screw-down case-back. The dial and internal bezel are shielded from damage by a scratch-resistant double-domed sapphire crystal glass.
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Powered by the Miyota 9015 automatic movement, beating at 28,800bph (4Hz), the Maelstrom offers 42 hours of power reserve. Hacking and hand winding functions enables one to synchronize the time with extreme precision.
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TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS
Watch Name: MBW Edition Dual Crown Dive Watch
CASE
Material: 316L stainless steel
Diameter: 40 mm
Lug to lug: 47 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Lug width: 20 mm
Water resistance: 300 m/30 bar
Crowns: Dual screw-down crowns, both signed
Caseback: Screw-down with 3D stamped artwork
CRYSTAL
Double domed sapphire with Super-AR coating on underside
MOVEMENT
Calibre: Miyota 9015 (24 jewels)
Complications
Time and date
Mechanism: Automatic and hand-winding
Power reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 28,800 bph (4Hz)
DIAL & HANDS
Dial
Sunburst brushing with
sandwiched numerals at 3,9,12
Internal rotating bezel: Radial brushing, fully lumed
Hands: Unique Mitch Mason handset
Lume (dial, hands, internal bezel): Swiss Super-LumiNova®
Lume (date wheel): Swiss Super-LumiNova®
BRACELET
Material: Solid 316L stainless steel
Buckle material: Milled, solid 316L stainless steel
Buckle type: Flip-lock with dual pushers
End links: Solid
Links: Screw-in
Spring bars: Double sided quick-release
Finishing: Brushed with chamfered and polished edges
Width: 20mm
Taper: 20/16mm
The Maelstrom MBW Edition will be numbered and limited to 100 pieces. It is available exclusively for members of the Microbrand Watches Facebook group.
Launching this October 2021
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Check you local time here For more information, view the page announcements over at Microbrand Watches Facebook group.
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Price:
Nov to Dec 2021 - USD 549
2022 onwards - USD 599
Limited Edition of 100 pieces
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