VANTGARD revamped one of the best-selling models of the Techné brand. Created with a distinctive functionalist design, this tool watchcase borrows cues from aviation instruments and is intended for outdoors enthusiasts.
The dial uses bold numerals for the hours and external numerals by increments of five minutes meant to make reading more intuitive. The texture of the crown and the brushed and bead-blasted surfaces are used to minimise reflection. The model is also available with a black physical vapour deposition (PVD) coating.
The mechanism only requires a battery change every 5 year, and its circuitry can detect shocks beyond the tested limit of the ISO 1413 norm, and prevent damage to the step motor. The user can also re-calibrate the hands without the intervention of a watchmaker.
Straps are made with machine-washable woven nylon, natural canvas or Italian leather.
Crowdfunding of Swiss Concept Watch
Overseeing development of the brand Techné, Swiss studio VANTGARD is hoping to bring this unique, three-year battery, Swiss Concept watch to production through crowdfunding:
http://rkthb.co/53303 After successfully crowfunding a diving watch in 2011 and a chronograph in 2014, the team of VANTGARD is opening pre-orders on a Dual-Time Swiss Concept Aviator Watch. The timepiece was designed to combine great looks with a Swiss-engineered mechanism at an affordable price. Funders can choose between 3 different straps, and each watch will be delivered in a nice military-style kraft box and will be covered by a 24 months Limited Warranty.