- Miyota 90S5 automatic movement (no-date), 28800 bph
- 316L marine-grade stainless steel case
- Bidirectional friction bezel
- Bezel-locking crown at 4 o'clock
- Water resistant to 100 meters / 330 feet
- Screw-down crown
- Dome Hesalite crystal
- Old Radium Superluminova luminous
- Single-pass deerskin leather strap
- Included extras: microfiber travel pouch, Polywatch tube & polishing cloth
MERLIN
The pilot's watch rediscovered.
The Merlin is our second collaboration with The Urban Gentry. This time, we wanted to refine and redefine the pilot's watch. Though watch aficionados are already quite familiar with Fliegers, the same can't be said for those worn by Allied Air Forces. Notable examples include "Weems" watches, named after their creator, U.S. Navy Officer P.V.H. Weems. Among the first to feature rotating bezels, they proved essential in flight navigation.
The Merlin is our version of this indispensable instrument. Just like the Spitfire engine that gave the Merlin its name, it's built for high-flying adventures. And with its classically handsome looks, it'll do it all with panache.
Specifications
Dimensions
- 37mm case width
- 9mm case thickness + 2mm dome crystal
- 45mm case length / lug-to-lug
- 20mm lug width
- Leather strap fits wrists 6" to 7.75"
Shipping & Policies
We ship out of New York, NY. Please allow 1-3 business days for processing before shipping.
For addresses within the United States:
Orders are shipped free of charge via FedEx 2-Day.
For US territories and US Military Post Office addresses (APO):
Orders are shipped free of charge via USPS Priority (2-10 business days).
For international addresses:
Orders are shipped free of charge via DHL Express (2-5 business days). VAT/taxes and import fees are collected at time of purchase, and no additional charges will be collected at time of delivery.*
*Exclusions apply. Please consult our store policies page for more information.
A NEW CLASSIC
The Merlin's magic is in its conjunction of utility and elegance. Its case features bold lugs, two big crowns, and a fully-indexed stainless steel bezel, while its heat-blued hands, red highlights, and creamy dial give it more than a touch of refinement.
The deerskin strap, while already soft and supple out of the box, will wear like a dream once fully broken-in. Because it's single-pass, it will protect the wearer from the rare case of springbar failure.
Put simply, the Merlin is made for those who make no compromises between substance and style.
OLD-SCHOOL COOL
Just like its forebears, the Merlin sports a Hesalite crystal. It's stood the test of time on the wrists of explorers, mountaineers, divers, and even astronauts. It has a distinct clarity and charm sapphire just can't replicate.
Afraid of scratches? The Merlin includes a Polywatch tube and polishing cloth to keep it looking like new.
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT
The Merlin uses Old Radium Superluminova on its hands and markers. On the dial, the luminous compound is 3D printed at a thickness of 0.3mm to make for easy reading in low-light conditions.
READY FOR ACTION
Ticking inside the Merlin is the 90S5, a no-date variant of Miyota's 9 series premium automatics.
It offers a combination of thinness, reliability, and accuracy unlike any other movement on the market.
modeled on 6 in. / 15.25 cm wrist
← DESIGN NOTES →
THE INSPIRATION
The Merlin's biggest source of inspiration are actual heroes. The watches they wore serve as an enduring reminder of their legend.
Pictured: Members of 303 Squadron, Polish fighter pilots who flew for the RAF during the Battle of Britain. According to the RAF museum, they would become the most successful Fighter Command unit in the Battle.
REFERENCES
Fully-indexed steel bezels, creamy dials, topped by high-contrast hands and numerals were key features of Allied pilot's watches. At the time, the bezel synced seconds for accurate navigation, with a secondary crown securing it in place (the notable exception being the Rolex Zerograph, which had a stopwatch module for the seconds hand).
Photos: Analog:Shift / Finest Hour / Sotheby's
SPECIALLY MARKED
As a limited edition, the Merlin's caseback is a departure from the standard Lorier design. It features the Gentry Labs logo in a simple, utilitarian marking. Reference numbers and specs are a callback to military-issue casebacks.
MERLIN
LIMITED EDITION
MERLIN
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