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This is the 40mm Victory Marine Automatic case in detail
There are four design decisions in this image that I want to explain properly, because each one means something.
The Sword Hands
The hour and minute hands are shaped like swords. This isn't decorative. My grandfather was a Royal Marine who landed on Sword Beach on D-Day in 1944. I inherited his watch when he died aged 98 just two years ago. This CROSS watch will carry that honour in its hands, literally, forever.
The Porthole Hour Markers
Circular applied indices at every hour position. A deliberate nod to Britain's extraordinary naval history, the portholes of the ships that shaped this nation. Small. Purposeful. Maritime.
The Ghost Bezel
Look closely at the bezel. The minute markers are laser etched so shallow they're almost invisible in flat daylight. Under raking light they reveal themselves. This is intentional. A reminder that we only see the value of our own time fleetingly & in moments of realisation.
The Lug Architecture
The Victory takes an understated subtle approach to the lugs. The lugs pinch inward at the tips, meeting the bracelet with minimal gap. The waist of each lug subtly narrows, drawing the eye to the circular bezel rather than competing with it.
The CROSS Victory Marine Automatic
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