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SMITHS RADIO ROOM - PRS-28

Smiths had an excellent reputation for their clocks, some of which were quite specialised and collectible. This watch is faithful reproduction of the radio room clock pictured below.

If you're not familiar with the purpose of a radio room clock, the coloured segments each span 3 minutes and show the period during which radio silence is observed to listen for distress calls on the international distress frequencies.

The red segements indicate the listening periods for distress calls made with CW (morse code) and the green segments indicate listening periods for voice calls, usually on frequency 2182 kHz although other frequencies are also used.

MODEL Smiths Radio Room PRS-28
CASE
 
Material
316L stainless steel, polished finish
Diameter
40mm
Lug to lug height
48.7mm
Thickness
10.35mm
Lug spacing
20mm
Anti-magnetic
4,800 A/m
Water resistance
5ATM/50 metres/165 feet
Weight
65 grammes including strap
Features
Screw back, crown guards
DIAL
 
Colour
White with coloured segments, black printed numbers
Luminous
None
HANDS
 
Style
Style Poires Stuart , painted black
Luminous
None
CRYSTAL
 
Type
Flat sapphire, 34.5mm diameter x 1.3mm thick
MOVEMENT
 
Calibre
ETA2840/42 automatic, 21,600 BPH, 23 jewels, ETACHOC
STRAP
 
Fitted with a tan leather strap

 

 

Supplied in a single-watch zipper travelling case with 24 months guarantee.

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Product ref:  SMITHS RADIO ROOM - PRS-28 - £245
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PRECISTA "ITALIAN" FULL-LUME DIAL - PRS-20

This is the fully luminous dial edition of the Precista "Italian". Although only 50 pieces are currently available, this is not a limited edition and it is planned to make more in the future.

The watch has a wonderfully large 37.4mm visible dial, which is of two-layer sandwich construction with Super Luminova C3 coating and the black under-dial showing through the numbers and indices cut-outs. The domed sapphire crystal varies in thickness from 1.5mm to 2.9mm and has anti-relective coating to the underside. The diamond-shape crown measures 5mm high by 8mm across and is signed with the Precista "P". The hands are blued steel with Super Luminova filling.

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MODEL
PRECISTA ITALIAN FULL-LUME DIAL PRS-20
CASE
Material
316L stainless steel, polished
Diameter
44mm, 48.5mm across including crown
Lug to lug height
50.7mm
Thickness 11.2mm to the top of domed crystal
Lug spacing 24mm
Anti-magnetic
4800 A/m
Water resistance
100 metres
Weight
100 grammes with strap
Features
Screw back
DIAL
Colour
Super Lumiova C3 sandwich dial construction
Luminous
Complete dial, black numbers showing through cut-outs
Day/Date
None
HANDS
Style
Blued steel, luminous filled
Luminous
Super Luminova C3
CRYSTAL
1.5 - 2.9 mm domed sapphire, A/R coating underside
MOVEMENT
ETA (Unitas) 17 jewel hand winding, calibre 6497/8-1 (18,000 BPH).
BATTERY
N/A
STRAP
Custom Banda ostrich grain calf leather. Signed buckle.

The Italian is guaranteed for two years and ships in a two-watch travelling case.

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Product ref:  Precista ITALIAN FULL-LUME - PRS-20 - £365.00
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SMITHS MILITARY

Although only issued for 4 years between 1967 and 1970, the Smiths is probably the best known of all British military watches and until quite recently, one of the more affordable for collectors.

This reintroduction is a completely new watch, built from scratch and incorporating improvements over the original. It is available in both 36mm and 39mm diameter, the 36mm retaining the acrylic crystal and fixed bars for the purists and the 39mm being fitted with a hi-dome (double dome) sapphire crystal and shoulderless springbars with drilled lugs. Both models have a soft iron dial and anti-magnetic cage, giving an anti-magnetic rating of 50,000 A/m (628 Oe). Both versions have also been allocated a NATO Stock Number (NSN).

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MODEL Smiths Military 36mm PRS-29A Smiths Military 39mm PRS-29B
CASE
 
Material
316L stainless steel, brushed finish 316L stainless steel, brushed finish
Diameter
36mm 39mm
Lug to lug height
46.5mm 50.9mm
Thickness
11.1mm to the top of the crystal 11.1mm to the top of the crystal
Lug spacing
18mm 20mm
Anti-magnetic
50,000 A/m 50,000 A/m
Water resistance
10ATM/100 metres/330 feet 10 ATM/100 metres/330 feet
Weight
45 grammes (head only) 60 grammes (head only)
Features
Full anti-magnetic cage, screw back, fixed bars Full anti-magnetic cage, screw back, shoulderless springbars with drilled lugs
DIAL
   
Colour
Semi-matte black, white printed numbers Semi-matte black, white printed numbers
Luminous
Hour markers Super Luminova C3 Hour markers Super Luminova C3
HANDS
   
Style
Polished steel frame, luminous fill Polished steel frame, luminous fill
Luminous
Super Luminova C3 Super Luminova C3
CRYSTAL
   
Type
Domed acrylic, 32.4mm diameter x 1.5mm thick x 4mm high Hi-dome sapphire, 34.5mm diameter x 1.5mm thick x 3.7mm high, A/R coating on underside
MOVEMENT
   
Calibre
ETA2801-2 standard, 17 jewels, Incabloc, hacking seconds and hand-winding ETA2801-2 standard, 17 jewels, Incabloc, hacking seconds and hand-winding
STRAP
   
Fitted with grey NATO strap plus two clip-on French leather straps in black & brown Fitted with grey NATO strap plus two French leather straps in black & brown
NATO STOCK No
   
6645-99-515-2365 6645-99-300-1595

 

Supplied in a two-watch zipper travelling case with 24 months guarantee.

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Product ref:  SMITHS MILITARY - PRS-29A & PRS-29B
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SEWILLS "CARMANIA" AUTOMATIC CHRONOMETER

There can be no better way to reintroduce the name of Sewills than to offer genuine new old stock Sewills watches. These are, however, new old stock with a difference.

When Sewills of Liverpool ceased trading in 2001, the German company who manufactured the watches for Sewills still had undelivered stock of movements and components. These parts remained stored until I discovered them in 2010 and decided to have them assembled. The manufacturer still had 85 of the movements submitted to COSC in 2001, complete with certificates. These movements have been fully serviced and assembled in the original cases before being regulated. So, although made from new old stock components, these watches were freshly manufactured in February 2010.

The Sewills Carmania is in the traditional ship's chronometer style and is a fully certified chronometer itself, supplied complete with COSC certification. Available in black or white dial, on strap or steel bracelet. Supply is initially limited to 10 pieces of each variant, another 25 can be made when it is determined which are the most popular models.

Only 85 pieces are available in total and when these are sold, there will be no more.

 

MODEL
SEWILLS CARMANIA
CASE
Material
316L stainless steel, polished
Diameter
38.8mm, 40.2mm across including crown
Lug to lug height
42.75mm
Thickness 9.5mm to the top of the flat crystal
Lug spacing 20mm
Anti-magnetic
4800 A/m
Water resistance
50 metres
Weight
55 grammes with strap, 115 grammes with bracelet
Features
Sapphire view back, decorated movement
DIAL
Colour
Black or white
Luminous
Hour markers on black dial, none on white dial
Day/Date
None
HANDS
Style
Silver hands on black dial, blued steel on white dial
Luminous
Small circle of luminous on hour & minute hand
CRYSTAL
Flat sapphire front & back
MOVEMENT
COSC certified ETA2895 30 jewel automatic
BATTERY
N/A
STRAP
Genuine shark strap or steel bracelet

The Sewills Carmania is guaranteed for two years and will be supplied in a "piano black" gloss lacquered wooden box.

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Product ref:  SEWILLS CARMANIA - £580.00 & £660
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SEWILLS "ARK ROYAL" AUTOMATIC CHRONOMETER

Exactly the same specification as the Sewills Carmania but with "Ark Royal" dial. Available in white dial only, strap or bracelet.

The Sewills Carmania is guaranteed for two years and will be supplied in a "piano black" gloss lacquered wooden box.

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Product ref:  SEWILLS ARK ROYAL - £580.00 & £660
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SEWILLS ARMY & RAF QUARTZ

More new old stock Sewills, assembled in March 2010 from components in store since 2001. The seals and battery are new stock, the case, dial, hands and crystal are old stock.

 

MODEL
SEWILLS ARMY & RAF
CASE
Material
316L stainless steel, "gunmetal" satin finish
Diameter
41mm
Lug to lug height
48.2mm
Thickness 9.8mm
Lug spacing 20mm
Anti-magnetic
4800 A/m
Water resistance
30 metres
Weight
80 grammes
Features
Screw back, screw down crown
DIAL
Colour
Black
Luminous
Numbers and hour "dots"
Day/Date
Date at 3 o'clock position, black numbers on white wheel
HANDS
Style
Polished steel military style with large broadarrow minute hand
Luminous
Luminous filled
CRYSTAL
Flat sapphire crystal
MOVEMENT
ETA 955.612 quartz, 11.5 ligne with EOL indicator and 10 year battery life
BATTERY
CR2016 lithium
STRAP
Black polydamide "Kevlar look" on Army, brown saddle leather Hirsch on RAF

MOVEMENT SETTING INSTRUCTIONS

Stem position 1
– Home position, watch runs


Stem position 2
– Quick change of the date ( clockwise), watch runs


Stem position 3

– Hand-setting, watch stops
– when stem pulled out, save up to 70% energy

The Sewills Army & RAF are guaranteed for two years; the Army is supplied on a black polydamide "Kevlar look" strap with titanium buckle and the RAF is supplied on a brown Hirsch saddle leather strap with satin finish steel buckle. Supplied in a single watch zipper travelling case.

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Product ref:  Sewills Army & RAF quartz- £175.00
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SMITHS BIG DATE

This is the first new "Smiths" watch to be manufactured since 1979 and continues the tradition of making quality watches at an affordable price. It utilises a case design used by many manufacturers over the last 60 years and is variously described as "Deco" or "Bauhaus".

The Smiths Big Date has been designed to be highly legible and suitable for both casual and formal wear. The full-luminous dial with contrasting black hands ensures that the watch is instantly readable in all lighting conditions. Water resistance to 50 metres means you don't have to worry about getting it wet and the sapphire crystal is highly scratch-resistant. The Swiss quartz movement is reliable and with its big date, there is no more squinting to read the date.

MODEL
SMITHS PRS-27
CASE
Material
316L stainless steel, fully polished
Diameter
Available in 34mm and 40mm diameter
Lug to lug height
34mm = 43.5mm - 40mm = 50mm
Thickness 34mm = 8.3mm - 40mm = 8.5mm
Lug spacing 34mm = 16mm - 40mm = 20mm
Anti-magnetic
4800 A/m
Water resistance
50 metres
Weight
34mm = 45 grammes - 40mm = 60 grammes
Features
Screw back
DIAL
Colour
Off-white
Luminous
Full luminous dial, Super Luminova C3
Day/Date
Big Date at 6 o'clock position
HANDS
Style
Black rectangular
Luminous
None
CRYSTAL
1.2mm flat sapphire crystal, A/R coating on underside
MOVEMENT
Ronda 509 quartz in 34mm, 519 quartz in 40mm
BATTERY
371 silver oxide
STRAP
Supplied with one black and one red leather strap

MOVEMENT SETTING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE: During the calendar jump phase between 10.00 pm and 00.00 am the date can be changed. In this case the date of the following day needs to be set as there will be no jump at midnight.


Stem position 1

Home position, watch runs


Stem position 2

Quick change of the date ( clockwise), watch runs. The date indication consists of a 2- disc system. On each fi rst day of a new month, the date has to be set by quick change from 31 over 39 to 01. In rare cases, the quick change may be disengaged between 09.30 pm and 00.00 am (without damaging the movement). In this case the date indication can be reactivated by using the regular hand setting mechanism.


Stem position 3

Hand-setting, watch stops. When the stem is pulled out the battery power consumption is reduced by up to 70%.

The PRS-27 is guaranteed for two years and will be supplied with one red and one black clip-on leather strap. Supplied in a single watch zipper travelling case, if oprdering both sizes at the same time, they will be supplied in a 2-watch zipper travelling case.

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Product ref:  Smiths Big Date PRS-27 - £99.00
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PRECISTA PRS-3

The PRS-3 is the non-limited version of the PRS-3 limited edition below. The specification is identical to the limited edition version except for the bezel and hands.

MODEL
PRECISTA PRS-3
CASE
Material
316L stainless steel, brushed on top and polished sides
Diameter
42mm, 46mm across including crown
Lug to lug height
49.6mm
Thickness 12.45mm to the top of the crystal
Lug spacing 22mm
Anti-magnetic
4800 A/m
Water resistance
300 metres
Weight
205 grammes on steel bracelet, 125 grammes on PU strap
Features
Screw down crown, screw back, 60 click bezel with elapsed time insert
DIAL
Colour
Black
Luminous
Hour markers Super Luminova C3
Day/Date
Date at 6 o'clock position
HANDS
Style
White framed military-style hands
Luminous
Super Luminova C3
CRYSTAL
3mm flat sapphire crystal, A/R coating on underside
MOVEMENT
ETA2824-2 standard running at 28,800 BPH with quickset date, Incabloc shock protection
BATTERY
N/A
STRAP
Fitted with stainless steel solid link bracelet with custom solid end pieces, screwed adjustment links and with safety fliplock clasp with divers' extension

 

The PRS-3 is guaranteed for two years and will be supplied fitted with a stainless steel bracelet plus a black PU strap. Supplied in a single watch zipper travelling case.

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Product ref:  Precista PRS-3 - £340.00
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PRECISTA PRS-3 LE 300 metre Automatic Diver

Many of you will remember the Broadarrow PRS-3 first launched in 2003 and will also remember that following a legal dispute over the name "Broadarrow" (or "Broad Arrow"), the PRS-3 had to be discontinued. Many customers have asked for the PRS-3 to be reintroduced and I am happy to announce that it's back, bigger and better!

This is no simple reintroduction, the watch has been completely redesigned from scratch, as the drawings below show. Bigger, at 42mm; better bezel and thicker sapphire crystal; better construction with a screw-in crown tube, improved crown assembly, metal movement ring and finally, a quality solid link steel bracelet with perfectly fitting solid end-pieces.

The regular version of the PRS-3 will have a black dial with white framed plongeur hands and a regular elapsed time bezel insert but to launch the new PRS-3, a limited edition of four different colours with a combined countdown/12 hour bezel insert and supplied with a PU strap to match the colour of the dial. Each colour is produced in 50 numbered pieces.

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MODEL
PRECISTA PRS-3 LE
CASE
Material
316L stainless steel, brushed on top and polished sides
Diameter
42mm, 46mm across including crown
Lug to lug height
49.6mm
Thickness 12.45mm to the top of the crystal
Lug spacing 22mm
Anti-magnetic
4800 A/m
Water resistance
300 metres
Weight
205 grammes on steel bracelet, 125 grammes on PU strap
Features
Screw down crown, screw back, 60 click bezel with dual purpose elapsed time/12 hour insert
DIAL
Colour
Black, blue, orange and yellow dials; 50 pieces each colour
Luminous
Hour markers Super Luminova C3
Day/Date
Date at 6 o'clock position
HANDS
Style
Plongeur hands, different colours for different dials
Luminous
Super Luminova C3
CRYSTAL
3mm flat sapphire crystal, A/R coating on underside
MOVEMENT
ETA2824-2 standard running at 28,800 BPH with quickset date, Incabloc shock protection
BATTERY
N/A
STRAP
Fitted with stainless steel solid link bracelet with custom solid end pieces, screwed adjustment links and with safety fliplock clasp with divers' extension

 

Supplied on a steel bracelet in a two-watch zipper travelling case with 24 months guarantee and a PU strap in the same colour as the selected dial colour.

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Product ref:  PRECISTA PRS-3 LE 300 metre Automatic Diver- £340.00
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PRECISTA PRS-50-B

Following the success and popularity of the Precista PRS-50 many customers asked for a different version with a domed acrylic crystal, closer to the specification of the watches manufactured more than 50 years ago. The PRS-50-B attempts, and I believe succeeds, to be that watch. The Precista homages do not pretend to be original but they do have the look and feel of the originals, almost always with superior specification, construction and materials.

The PRS-50-B has a 26mm visible dial with Super Luminova filled applied pennant indices. The domed acrylic crystal is 4.13mm thick and can be retro-fitted to the original PRS-50 without the need for modification, the sapphire from the PRS-50 will not fit the PRS-50-B because of the height of the hands. The domed crown measures 4.5mm high by 6mm diameter. The hands are faceted polished silver with Super Luminova filling. The bezel insert is flat acrylic and the bezel markers are luminous.

The movement is a new old stock AS2063, a later and higher beat version of the AS1361 originally fitted to the Lip model manufactured between 1956-60. All the movements have been fully serviced and regulated.

The manufacturing drawing for the case and movement detail is identical to the PRS-50 shown further down this page, the only differences are the detail for the domed acrylic crystal on this version.

MODEL
PRECISTA PRS-50-B
CASE
Material
316L stainless steel, polished
Diameter
42mm, 45mm across including crown
Lug to lug height
50mm
Thickness 16.7mm to the top of the domed crystal
Lug spacing 22mm
Anti-magnetic
4800 A/m
Water resistance
200 metres
Weight
125 grammes with strap
Features
Screw down crown, screw back
DIAL
Colour
Semi-matte black with silvered applied markers
Luminous
Hour markers Super Luminova C1
Day/Date
None
HANDS
Style
Faceted silver sword, luminous filled
Luminous
Super Luminova C1
CRYSTAL
Domed acrylic crystal
MOVEMENT
New old stock21 jewel AS2063 automatic movement with direct centre seconds, non-hacking. Running at 21,600 BPH (3 Hz), Trishock shock resistance.
BATTERY
N/A
STRAP
1970s retro-style PU strap

The PRS-50-B is guaranteed for two years and will be supplied with:

  • Retro polyurethane square hole strap ( fitted to watch).
  • One watch travel case (takes 2 watches) from Banda.

The first 50 pieces sold out in 3 hours on Saturday 13 June 2009. More stock arrived 1 July 2009. Sold out again, more stock due late July. Back in stock 15 July 2009.

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Product ref:  PRECISTA PRS-50-B - £395.00
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SPEEDBIRD III - PRS-22

It's hard to believe that it's almost seven years since the PRS-1 Speedbird was launched. It was an instant success and examples of the PRS-1 now command in excess of the original selling price, when they can be found.

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Although it quickly sold out, many people stated that they did not buy it because it didn't have a date and so, in 2002, the Speedbird II was launched in both black and ivory dial versions with a date.

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Just 38 pieces of the "Goldbird" were sold with a choice of three different dials.

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  • 2001 - Speedbird PRS-1 introduced - 300 pieces
  • 2002 - Speedbird II PRS-7 introduced - 300 pieces total (black and ivory dials available)
  • 2003 - "Goldbird" introduced - 38 pieces total (3 dial designs available)

The new Speedbird III has been in planning, design and production for three years and is the highest specification of all the Speedbirds with an anti-magnetic rating of 80,000 A/m, superb stainless steel bracelet, tested for negative pressure to 0.4 ATM (to stop the crystal "popping" at altitude) and the crown tube is screwed into the case exactly as found on watches costing many times more.

MODEL
SPEEDBIRD III - PRS-22
CASE
Material
316L stainless steel, brushed finish
Diameter
39mm, 42.6mm including crown
Lug to lug height
46mm
Thickness 11.9mm
Anti-magnetic
80000 A/m with anti-magnetic movement cover and movement retaining ring
Water resistance
100 metres, also negative pressure tested to 0.4 ATM
Weight
165 grammes including steel bracelet
Features
Screw back, crown tube screwed into case (not pressed), unique serial number
DIAL
Colour
Semi-matte black soft iron anti-magnetic
Luminous
Hour markers, triangle at 12 Super Luminova C3
Day/Date
Date at 6 o'clock
HANDS
Style
Frosted silver , luminous filled
Luminous
Super Luminova C3
CRYSTAL
Domed sapphire with anti-reflective on underside
MOVEMENT
ETA2824-2 25 jewel automatic standard version
BATTERY
N/A
STRAP
Stainless steel bracelet with custom fitted solid end links and centre clasp;screwed links for adjustment.

Ivory dial Speedbird added on 7 December 2008. This is idential specification to the black dial model except for the "antique ivory" coloured dial and the gilt ETA2824-2 movement.

The Speedbird III is guaranteed for two years and will be supplied with:

  • Speedbird NATO strap.
  • One two-watch travel case from Banda.

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Product ref:  SPEEDBIRD III - PRS-22 - £340.00
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PRECISTA PRS-10

This is the second PRS-10 model to be produced by Time Factors, the first was under the name "Broadarrow"in the style of the original military-issue Precista G10 from the early 1980s. The original G10s of the time had minimal water resistance, which is a nonsense for a military watch. This new Precista has a water resistance rating of 100 metres

The improvements over the original G10s are:

  • Movement upgraded to Ronda 715 Li with 10-year battery life.
  • Crown is now a screw-down crown.
  • Caseback is now a screw back.
  • Water resistance increased to 100 metres.
  • Lug spacing now 20mm (was 19mm) to give a greater choice of straps.
  • Although a re-issue of an earlier watch, the case has been completely re-engineered.

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MODEL
PRECISTA PRS-10
CASE
Material
316L stainless steel, bead blasted
Diameter
38.6mm across including crown, 37mm top to bottom
Lug to lug height
42.4mm
Anti-magnetic
4800 A/m
Water resistance
100 metres
Weight
45 grammes without strap
Features
Screw back, drilled lugs
DIAL
Colour
Semi-matte black
Luminous
Hour dots & triangle at 12 Super Luminova C3
Day/Date
Date
HANDS
Style
Polished silver, luminous filled
Luminous
Super Luminova C3
CRYSTAL
Hi-dome acrylic
MOVEMENT
Ronda 715Li with 10-year battery life
BATTERY
CR2016 Lithium cell
STRAP
NATO or canvas strap of choice

The PRS-10 is guaranteed for two years and will be supplied fitted with a NATO or canvas strap of choice, please state preference when ordering.

5 March 2010: White date version out of stock, black date still available.

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Product ref:  Precista PRS-10 - £90.00
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PRECISTA PRS-5

This is the second PRS-5 model to be produced by Time Factors, the first was under the name "Broadarrow"in the style of the Hamilton military chronograph and fitted with the Poljot 3133 movement. Following restrictions on the use of the name "Broadarrow", the PRS-5 lives again as a "Precista" and is now fitted with the Seagull ST-19 chronograph movement.

The Seagull factory has been manufacturing movements since 1955 and have long been the favourite movements for replica watches. The ST-19 is a 19 jewel column-wheel chronograph, allegedly identical to the Venus 175 movement and made on the same machinery, which the Chinese acquired when the Venus 175 went out of production. Others claim that the Seagull was simply reverse-engineered from the Venus and the argument continues over which story is correct: either way, the fact remains that the design retains all durability of the original Venus.

The PRS-5 has a 31mm visible dial with Super Luminova "dot" hour markers and also a luminous 6 & 12. The crystal is a hi-dome acrylic crystal, 3.4mm high. The semi-recessed signed crown measures 4.0mm high by 7mm diameter. The hands are painted white with Super Luminova filling. The watch is water resistant to 50 metres, is fitted with a screw back and has 20mm drilled lugs.

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MODEL
PRECISTA PRS-5
CASE
Material
316L stainless steel, bead blasted
Diameter
41mm across including crown, 37mm top to bottom
Lug to lug height
45.5mm
Thickness 14.75mm to the top of domed crystal
Lug spacing 20mm
Anti-magnetic
4800 A/m
Water resistance
50 metres
Weight
60 grammes without strap
Features
Screw back, drilled lugs
DIAL
Colour
Semi-matte black
Luminous
Hour dots, 12 & 6 Super Luminova C3
Day/Date
None
HANDS
Style
White painted, luminous filled
Luminous
Super Luminova C3
CRYSTAL
Hi-dome acrylic
MOVEMENT
Seagull ST-19 column wheel hand-wind chronograph
BATTERY
N/A
STRAP
Strap of choice

The PRS-5 is guaranteed for two years and will be supplied with:

  • Strap of choice from NATO or Aviator straps, please state preference when ordering.
  • One two-watch travel case from Banda.

4 October 2008: A view back is now available for the Precista PRS-5, which will also fit the Broadarrow PRS-5.

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PRECISTA PRS-50

Finding a 100% original "grail" watch can be a minefield for collectors. The chance of buying a total fake or a marriage of two or more watches is greater than finding a totally original example. The Precista homages do not pretend to be original but they do have the look and feel of the originals, almost always with superior specification, construction and materials.

The PRS-50 has a 26mm visible dial with Super Luminova indices. The flat sapphire crystal is 4.13mm thick and has anti-relective coating to the underside. The domed crown measures 4.5mm high by 6mm diameter. The hands are painted white with Super Luminova filling. The bezel insert is domed acrylic and the bezel markers are luminous.

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MODEL
PRECISTA PRS-50
CASE
Material
316L stainless steel, polished
Diameter
42mm, 45mm across including crown
Lug to lug height
50.7mm
Thickness 15.3mm to the top of domed bezel
Lug spacing 22mm
Anti-magnetic
4800 A/m
Water resistance
200 metres
Weight
130 grammes with strap
Features
Screw down crown, screw back
DIAL
Colour
Semi-matte black
Luminous
Hour markers Super Luminova C3
Day/Date
Date at 3 (quickset)
HANDS
Style
White painted, luminous filled
Luminous
Super Luminova C3
CRYSTAL
4.13mm flat sapphire, A/R coating underside
MOVEMENT
ETA2824-2 Standard, quality 1. 25 jewel automatic running at 28800 BPH.
BATTERY
N/A
STRAP
1970s retro-style rubber strap

The PRS-50 is guaranteed for two years and will be supplied with:

  • Retro-style square-hole rubber strap (fitted to watch).
  • One two-watch travel case from Banda.

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PRECISTA "ITALIAN" - PRS-20

This is the non-limited edition of the Precista "Italian". The differences from the limited edition are:

  • Standard Unitas 6497-1 movement instead of the decorated and modified movement
  • Solid steel screw back instead of the sapphire glass back

The watch has a wonderfully large 37.4mm visible dial, which is of two-layer sandwich construction with Super Luminova shining through the numbers and indices. The domed sapphire crystal varies in thickness from 1.5mm to 2.9mm and has anti-relective coating to the underside. The diamond-shape crown measures 5mm high by 8mm across and is signed with the Precista "P". The hands are blued steel with Super Luminova filling.

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MODEL
PRECISTA ITALIAN PRS-20
CASE
Material
316L stainless steel, polished
Diameter
44mm, 48.5mm across including crown
Lug to lug height
50.7mm
Thickness 11.2mm to the top of domed crystal
Lug spacing 24mm
Anti-magnetic
4800 A/m
Water resistance
100 metres
Weight
100 grammes with strap
Features
Screw back
DIAL
Colour
Semi-matte black sandwich dial construction
Luminous
Hour markers Super Luminova C3
Day/Date
None
HANDS
Style
Blued steel, luminous filled
Luminous
Super Luminova C3
CRYSTAL
1.5 - 2.9 mm domed sapphire, A/R coating underside
MOVEMENT
ETA (Unitas) 17 jewel hand winding, calibre 6498-1 (18,000 BPH).
BATTERY
N/A
STRAP
Custom Banda strap,black calf leather. Signed buckle.

The Italian is guaranteed for two years and ships in a two-watch travelling case.

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