Final production run.
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It’s hard to believe that it has been 25 years since the PRS-1 Speedbird was launched — a model that many consider to be the first true microbrand watch.
The Speedbird was an instant success, and today, examples of the PRS-1 command prices far in excess of their original selling price — when they can be found at all.
Although the PRS-1 sold out quickly, many people said they had passed on it simply because it didn’t have a date. In response, the Speedbird II was launched in 2002, offering a date display and a choice of black or ivory dials.
2001 — Speedbird PRS-1 introduced
300 pieces produced
2002 — Speedbird II PRS-7 introduced
300 pieces produced in total, with black and ivory dial options
2003 — “Goldbird” introduced
38 pieces produced in total, with three dial designs available
The Speedbird III has been three years in the planning, design and production, and represents the highest specification ever offered in the Speedbird range.
It features an impressive anti-magnetic rating of 20,000 A/m, a superb stainless-steel bracelet, and has been tested for negative pressure down to 0.4 ATM — an important detail designed to prevent the crystal from “popping” at altitude.
The crown tube is also screwed directly into the case, exactly as you would find on watches costing many times more.
Every detail of the Speedbird III has been considered with the same philosophy that defined the original: a serious, purpose-built watch, engineered without unnecessary compromise.
The Bracelet screws are not fully tightened to allow for easy first-time adjustment.
After sizing please tighten and we suggest using a removable threadlock such as
Loctite Blue 242 to secure the screws.
CASE
• 316L stainless steel, brushed finish
• Diameter 39mm, 42.8mm including crown
• Lug to lug height 46mm
• Thickness 11.7mm
• Lug spacing 20mm
• Anti-magnetic 20000 A/m with anti-magnetic movement cover and movement retaining ring
• Water resistance 100 metres, also negative pressure tested to 0.4 ATM
• Weight 173 grammes including steel bracelet
• Screw back, crown tube screwed into case (not pressed), unique serial number
DIAL
• Semi-matte black soft iron anti-magnetic, white painted numbers and triangle
• Luminous: Hour markers Super Luminova C3
• Date at 6 o'clock (no date on PRS-1 dial)
HANDS
• Frosted silver minute & hour hands, all luminous filled. White seconds hand (black hands on PRS-1 dial)
• Luminous: Super Luminova C3
CRYSTAL
• Domed sapphire with anti-reflective on underside
MOVEMENT
• Sellita SW200-1, 26 jewel automatic (Swiss)
• Swiss Made
BRACELET
• Stainless steel bracelet with custom fitted solid end links and adjustable clasp, screwed links for adjustment.
Country of Origin: Hong Kong