Banzare Limited Edition
GMT dual time + date automatic watch with purple sunburst resin dial and leather strap.
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Short 14cm - 17.5cm wrist
Regular 16cm - 22cm wrist
Long 18cm - 24cm wrist
Banzare Limited Edition
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TERRIFIC TEXTURE
Meet the new Limited Edition Banzare GMT (pronounced "ban - zaire").
This new GMT delivers one of our most stunning dials yet. The dial is stamped with a deep-ridged sunburst texture in relief. Over this three-dimensional texture is then applied a transparent enamelled polished lacquer. With this clear glossy surface on top of a textured base, the resulting dial is a sight to behold. The bark-like texture shimmers in the light, transforming the colour from a rich plum to a metallic mulberry.
On top of this are mounted polished steel markers filled with luminous Super-LumiNova. These are paired with a polished sword handset, that’s also filled with lume, and a polished seconds hand with a blue Farer ‘A’ tip. Alongside these sits a bold orange GMT hand which, along with the blue 24-hour scale, provides a pop of contrasting colour.
All this is fitted into a wearable 39.5mm case, and protected by a domed sapphire crystal. With such a dynamic colour palette, this is a watch that will bring a smile to your face whenever you put it on.
Features
One Dial, Two Time Zones - The Banzare is equipped with a GMT function, which allows the wearer to track a second time zone.
Night Light - The hands, hour markers, and 24-hour scale all have an application of Super-LumiNova to ensure that they're as legible in the dark as they are during the day.
Reliable Mechanics - Powering this GMT is the Sellita SW330-2 automatic movement. This dependable calibre beats at a smooth rate of 28,800 bph (4Hz), contains 25 jewels and has a 56-hour power reserve. What’s more, this is the 'Top Grade' version of the SW330, so it’s been adjusted for accuracy in 5 positions.
Universal Case - The case is 39.5mm in diameter, with a 45mm lug-to-lug and a thickness of only 10.8mm, making it easy for anyone to wear.
Bronze Detail - The case uses a crown inset with a bronze cap embossed with the Farer ‘A’.
Story
The Banzare gets its unusual name from the British Australian (and) New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition and is in fact the acronym of that project name. BANZARE was a research expedition into Antarctica that occurred from 1929 to 1931.
The expedition consisted of two voyages, with one of the vessels being the RRS Discovery, which was previously used on Scott and Shackleton’s famous Antarctic expedition. Led by Sir Douglas Mawson, BANZARE was responsible for the mapping of the Antarctic coastline, and the discovery of Mac. Robertson Land and Princess Elizabeth Land. In addition to the mapping and claiming of land, the expedition was responsible for many reports on geology, oceanography, meteorology, zoology, and botany.
tech specs
Dimensions
| Diameter | 39.5mm |
| Depth | 10.8mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 45mm |
| Pin-to-Pin | 43mm |
| Lug Width | 20mm |
Case Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Case Finish
Polished case side and bezel with brushed lugs
Glass
Boxed sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating. Sapphire exhibition glass on the rear.
Dial
Bark-textured sunburst dial, with gloss polished lacquer. Applied polished baton and Arabic numerals filled with Super-LumiNova. Blue 24-hour scale and a date window colour-matched to the dial.
Hands
Polished sword handset filled with Super-LumiNova. Polished seconds hand with blue Farer 'A' tip. Short orange GMT hand.
Crown
Rounded stainless steel with solid bronze cap insert featuring embossed Farer 'A'
Strap
Leather, 316L stainless steel buckle fastening
Water Resistance
100M / 10 ATM
Movement
Movement
Swiss Made Sellita SW330-2 ‘Top Grade’ movement
Vibrations
28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
Functions
Hours, minutes, sweep second, 24hr. Stop second device for precision time setting. Quick date correction
Winding
Self-winding mechanism with ball bearing
Jewels
25
Power Reserve
Approximately 56 hours when fully wound
fitting
Wrist circumference of 6.9 inches / 17.5cm
Wrist circumference of 7 inches / 18cm
Wrist circumference of 6.9 inches / 17.5cm
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