1st Air Cavalry Brigade x Upham Quartz - Steel
$670451
42 mm200 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Stirling Timepieces 1st Air Cavalry Brigade x Upham Quartz is a commendable tribute watch that delivers both nostalgia and style for military enthusiasts and collectors alike. With its striking military-inspired design, it stands out as a conversation starter, but at $670, it demands a bit more refinement in build and specifications to truly justify the price. If you're passionate about the 1st Air Cavalry history and want a piece that showcases that pride, this watch will serve you well, but keep your expectations aligned with its quartz nature.
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This bespoke edition of the Upham Quartz - Steel has been created exclusively for members of 1st Air Cavalry Brigade. Each piece features an engraved caseback and dial print. The dial carries the clean, utilitarian aesthetic of the standard Upham but with subtle, specific detailing unique to this collaboration. Watches will be produced and assembled once the order window closes 31st May 2026, with delivery estimated at 3–5 months from that point. Please note: Due to the use of a screw-down caseback, engraving orientation cannot be guaranteed. While we take great care to match colours as closely as possible to the approved digital render, slight variations between on-screen colours and the final physical product can occasionally occur due to differences in screens, lighting, and production…
6.5
SolidSensei Score — Solid
A dependable choice; know the trade-offs going in.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Serious water resistance (200m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Slim 11mm profile
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 42 mm it has present, sporty proportions.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- STC-G08Q-1CAV
- Released
- 2026
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Thickness
- 11 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- 316L stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 200 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Dive (unidirectional)
- Caseback
- Engraved
- Dial colour
- black
- Dial finish
- Matte
- Indices
- applied
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- steel bracelet
- Clasp
- deployment
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, GMT, Date
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Stirling Timepieces
Stirling Timepieces is committed to producing high-quality, rugged watches specifically designed for the needs of military personnel and outdoor enthusiasts. The brand emphasizes community, donating a portion of profits to combat-related charities, particularly those supporting veterans with mental health conditions.
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