QL1 Light Ivory

QL1 Light IvoryThe Sheffield QL1 was an experiment and a challenge. How much meaningful specification could be built into a reliable, unique and special watch that represents the Sheffield value ethos. There were two things it had to have: A reliable Miyota 2035 Quartz movement and at least 5 ATM (150 feet) of water resistance, so you could shower or jump in the pool without worrying about it. The rest of the specifications are solid: Alloy case, hardened mineral

The World Time is a model derived from a 1960s Sheffield World Time watch design

hardened mineral glass crystal

The piano black bezel is just right

The NH35 Automatic no-date movement which I love

a striking coral-orange second hand

it's unique and it's a fun way to tell time

This was well before I even could consider affording a watch of that caliber

gilded hands and outlined markers filled with Swiss Lume driven by the sturdy and reliable Swiss made Sellita SW 200-1: 26 jewels running at 4HZ with 38 Hr

to celebrate the birth of his and his wife’s daughter

The Case is Black PVD coated for durability

resulting in the reliability and accuracy of quartz timekeeping combined with the mechanical feel and intricacy of a traditional chronograph

lending visual strength to the subtle white dial