Scrambler Automatic Wandering Hour Gunmetal Purple
$9992,326
40.5 mmSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Xeric Scrambler Automatic stands out with its bold gunmetal finish and striking purple accents, making it perfect for those who want to express their individuality without compromising on quality. While the wandering hour complication adds a unique twist to timekeeping, the price tag of $999 may deter budget-minded collectors. If you're after a watch that makes a statement and showcases avant-garde design, this is a solid choice, but make sure you appreciate its quirks and style over traditional functionality.
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The Scrambler Automatic takes design cues from vintage 1970s watch cases, while taking advantage of modern manufacturing and finishing precision today. Powered by our proprietary automatic wandering hour movement, it’s completely mechanical. It never requires batteries and will never die as you wear it. Reading the time looks complicated but is actually quite easy. Simply look at where the hour meets the minutes in the upper viewing window. That’s it. As time passes, the next hour comes into view, and the geneva gear mechanism shifts the hands to their next position. Tiered layering creates a sense of depth that isn’t typically seen in a watch dial, almost giving the appearance that the hands are mechanically excavating down into the dial. We used the best materials to create the Scrambler…
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
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Tall 14.5mm case
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 40.5 mm it has present, sporty proportions, a short 44 mm lug-to-lug keeps it friendly on smaller wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- SCR-2293-03L
- Released
- 2022
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 40.5 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 44 mm
- Thickness
- 14.5 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- 316L stainless steel
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Caseback
- Closed
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss-made Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- American leather
- Functions
- Wandering Hour, Automatic
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Xeric Watches
The brand aims to push the boundaries of watch design, creating unexpected and distinctive timepieces that stand out in a saturated market. Xeric believes that uniqueness and affordability can coexist, allowing more watch enthusiasts to enjoy unique horological designs.
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