- Miyota 90S5 automatic movement (no-date), 28800 bph
- Bronze (CuAl8) case
- 316L Stainless steel caseback with bronze-color PVD
- Water resistant to 100 meters / 330 feet
- Bronze (CuAl8) screw-down crown
- Dome Hesalite crystal
- Horween Shell Cordovan (no. 8) strap with bronze (CuAl8) buckle
ROOSEVELT
LIMITED EDITION
An ode to grandeur.
Our second collaboration with Grand Central Watch, the Roosevelt, is a limited edition of 250 pieces and our most ambitious yet. It's a celebration of our partnership and the history of the beloved New York institution, founded in 1952 in Grand Central Terminal's Roosevelt Passage (now the 45th St. Passage), where it thrives to this day.
Together, we made the Roosevelt to encapsulate the grandeur of Grand Central Terminal, and designed it to age as beautifully as the iconic landmark. Its case, bezel, crown, and buckle are all crafted from bronze. Its strap is made from Horween Shell Cordovan, known for its smooth hand and hardy character. On the wrist, the Roosevelt is an ever-evolving piece, much like the place that inspired it.
Specifications
Dimensions
- 36mm cushion case width (similar fit to a round 38mm)
- 8.5mm case thickness + 2mm dome crystal
- 42.5mm case length / lug-to-lug
- 20mm lug width
How to Purchase
The Roosevelt is available to pre-order exclusively at Grand Central Watch. Delivery estimated in mid-December.
Visit the shop M-F in Grand Central Station's 45 St. Passage (next to Track 38), call (212) 685-1689 or visit www.centralwatch.com to place your pre-order.
TIME MACHINE
In many ways, the Roosevelt is a prime example of history on the wrist. Over time and wear, its case and strap will develop a character unique to each owner—a design drawn from the last century that will reflect its wearer's story in the next.
Though considered dressy by today's standards, the Roosevelt is modeled on 1920s sports watch designs. With cushion cases and knurled bezels, these were among the first waterproof wristwatches. An aesthetic fit for a watch inspired by the station once called The Gateway to a Continent.
POSITIVELY RADIANT
A deeper beauty reveals itself in the details. The Roosevelt's dial shimmers with light, shifting from shades of champagne to a wintry silver-white. Elegant Breguet numerals waltz atop the dial's cocktail pattern. Matching brass hands finished in matte black evoke those on the clocks found all around the station, running along the chemin de fer subseconds and minute tracks.
The Roosevelt's curvy cushion case sports a knurled bezel and an onion crown, calling back to a robust elegance that distinguished designs of the early 20th century.
NO COMPROMISES
The Roosevelt's strap is made of one of the most luxurious leathers available today, Horween Shell Cordovan no. 8.* Supple and strong, its high oil content gives it a self-polishing quality. Like the bronze case, it develops a unique character with wear, giving way to rich tones of burgundy and aubergine. We even made the buckle in the same bronze alloy as the case, for matching patina.
*Variations in tone and color are to be expected with hand-dyed leather. Straps may differ slightly from what is pictured on this page while still falling within the gradient for the hide.
← DESIGN NOTES →
THE INSPIRATION
For the Roosevelt, we turned to the centerpiece of Grand Central Terminal, one of the most iconic and recognizable clocks in the world. Unveiled in 1913 to mark the opening of the station, the brass landmark has remained ever steady in the hustle and bustle. Today, Grand Central Watch is tasked with keeping it running.
REFERENCES
The early years of the 20th century marked a transition between the nature-inspired curves of Art Nouveau and the modern lines of Art Deco. Of course, this shift was reflected in watch design as well, with many references combining sleek boldness with intricate touches.
Left to right:
Photos: Vintage Masters, Time Rediscovered, The Watch Club
modeled on 6 in. / 15.25 cm wrist
PROUDLY MECHANICAL
Ticking inside the Roosevelt 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.
SPECIALLY MARKED
The Roosevelt's caseback features the Grand Central Watch logo centered on the stylized silhouette of a 1920s train wheel, a nod to the trains that would rumble into the station underneath the Roosevelt Passage.
ROOSEVELT
a character of its own
Over time, a layer of copper oxide will form on the case, protecting it from corrosion. What starts as a golden luster will darken to matte shades of brown, red, and hints of green, developing in ways unique to its wearer. It's a fitting way to honor the history of an icon that has evolved and transformed over the decades to meet the needs of an ever-changing city.
Slide the tab to the left to reveal the patina developed on the Roosevelt after three months of wear. The patina can be removed with the application of a mild acid.
OLD-SCHOOL COOL
Just like its forebears, the Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt includes a Polywatch tube and polishing cloth to keep it looking like new.
The Zephyr is now out of production, as Miyota has discontinued the 2-handed 9029 movement it uses.
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By pre-ordering now, you are reserving a Zephyr from the next production batch, expected for delivery in mid-July 2023.