Triptych Automatic Wandering Hour Tan Blue
$1,1001,335
42 mmSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Xeric Triptych Automatic Wandering Hour in Tan Blue is a bold statement for those who crave uniqueness in their timepieces, boasting an eccentric dial design that’s sure to turn heads. At $1,100, it straddles the line between art and horology, making it ideal for collectors who value design over traditional specs. If you're after a watch that’s as much about personality as it is about timekeeping, this one's a standout choice.
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The Triptych Automatic takes design cues from classic, historical watches 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. That’s it. As time passes, the next hour comes into view, and the geneva gear mechanism shifts the discs to their next position. A spiral guilloche-style dial creates a sense of static motion that isn’t typically seen in a watch dial, almost giving the appearance that the wandering hour mechanism is engraving the texture down into the dial. We used the best materials to create the…
6.5
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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
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 42 mm it has present, sporty proportions, a long 50 mm lug-to-lug favours larger wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- TWH-1171-12L
- Released
- 2022
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 50 mm
- Thickness
- 11.6 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- 316L stainless steel
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- blue
- Dial finish
- Guilloche
- Indices
- none
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- Italian leather
- Functions
- Wandering Hour, Minutes, Automatic Winding
- 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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