TheTimeBum Preview: Manchester Watch Works Morgan

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Last week, I promised you more on Manchester Watch Works’ next release. Well, today is the day. At 10:00 am, the Morgan chronograph launches on Kickstarter.

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Inspired by 1960’s motor racing and named for the Vermont state horse, the Morgan has a chiseled tank case measuring 40mm wide, 48.5mm long, and 11.8mm thick with a tall, beveled sapphire crystal. An Isaswiss 8371C quartz provides a 1/5 second sweep hand, small seconds at 3 o’clock, 30-minute register at 9 o’clock, and a 6 o’clock register for hours elapsed.

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The vintage race-timer look carries through the slate finished dials and sun ray registers. Three versions will be initially offered: black-on-black, blue-eyed panda, and brown-eyed panda. Blue and white will be available as a stretch goal. Other goals include inner anti-reflective coating and a "burnout" pattern nylon strap. A date window is optional. The hands glow with BGW9 SuperLuminova, as do the square hour markers.

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One of the coolest aspects for me is the 20mm quilted leather strap that captures a perfect 60’s sports car feel. This is the kind of custom touch you just don’t see every day.

The Morgan will retail for $420 and pre-orders start at just $198. Having reviewed and owned several MWW pieces, I know their quality, and I highly recommend you have a look.

For more information or to place an order, see the Manchester Watch Works Morgan Kickstarter page.

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