Manufactured in Australia and proudly so!

Good news! As I type this, we have six NH2 Timascus watches completely assembled and ready for delivery on December 17th. To say that completing six pieces was a real challenge would be an understatement - but I am extremely pleased that after almost a year of research and development, machining and assembly, we have reached a stage where consistency in tolerances, colouring and ultimately the performance of assembled watches is simply impressive. Timascus is ready to go! Of course, you have to take my word for it: the pictures of the timascus watches below are just a pale shadow of how they look 'in real life.' It is practically impossible to photograph timascus movements through the glass case back. As I always say, if you are in the area, please stop by and check them out in person. You will be pleasantly surprised! Please find below a brief description and photos of the available NH2 watches. For Australian customers, the price is AUD$8,800 including GST. For overseas customers, the price is AUD $8,000.

Case No. J03/25 Serial No. 028-03 Colour: Turquoise, purple, lilac with gold engraving and gloss finish. Pattern: Plasma J03 is a very vibrant piece where all three titanium alloys responded dramatically to the anodising process. The ever-changing hue of purple is eye pleasing, highlighted by an azure turquoise under layer.

Case No. J04/25 Serial No. 029-04 Colour: Turquoise, purple, lilac with gold engraving and gloss finish. Pattern: Mosaic All bridges of J04 are made of mosaic pattern timascus, where the predominant colour is turquoise with splashes of purple. The gold engraving and custom ratchet wheel make J04 a perfect example of nicely matched patterns, with the same grain clearly visible on all bridges.

Case No. J05/25 Serial No. 030-05 Colour: Green with deep gold engraving and gloss finish. Pattern: Mosaic J05 is the first green timascus watch. It was a result of a rather complex anodising process. The green ranges from lime to fluorescent with finely matched mosaic patterns on all bridges. Nicknamed “Papageno”.

Case No. J06/25 Serial No. 031-06 Colour: Turquoise, purple, blue with titanium engraving and gloss finish. Pattern: Nebula Without any doubt, the three quarter bridge and balance cock bridge of J06 reveal the most intricate nature of three composite timascus. The pattern itself resembles woodgrain, and thanks to the multi-layered anodising process, the spectrum of colours range from a number of shades of purple, turquoise and blue.

Case No. J07/25 Serial No. 032-07 Colour: Gold, purple, pink with titanium engraving and high gloss finish. Pattern: Nebula J07 is another completely unique piece with a look that changes dramatically in relation to light angle. In low light, its almost entirely gold. As the light intensity increases, you will be welcomed with a spectrum of purple, gold, pink and indigo blue. Nebula pattern with a couple of very prominent rosebuds. Nicknamed “Lavender”.

Case No. J09/25 Serial No. 034-08 Colour: Indigo with matte finish. Pattern: Rosebud Nebula J08 is nicknamed “Indigo Rosebuds”. There are actually 11 rosebuds on the balance cock and three quarter bridge. Thanks to the matte finish (all surfaces being treated with micro-blasting) indigo blue and deep purple are the two predominant colours. In the case of J08, the predominant colour depends on the angle that the light hits the surface, rather than the intensity of the light itself. The movement engraving is stealth and of all NH2 pieces, J08 reveals its intricate details at close range with a loupe.

Another major victory for the "Manufactured in Australia" Project

Pallet bridge with pallet jewel installed Earlier this week we successfully completed the design, manufacturing and installation of the pallet bridge in NH1 calibre. Meaning - we have replaced yet another Swiss made part with an Australian manufactured component. What is the big deal? The pallet bridge is a complex, very thin part that’s difficult to make. Demand: positional accuracy, very tight tolerances, and multi-component integration.  In addition, the pallet bridge is one of a few 'passive' escapement components directly responsible for accuracy in timekeeping. Development time? It took around two months to develop our own in-house tools and vacuum holding fixtures, and a further couple of weeks of prototyping and fine tuning.  In other words, the challenge was not just in making the bridge itself but in making the multiple tools and holders necessary to allow our machines to hold the material during machining. So who really made the bridge: a watchmaker or a machinist? A machinist, guided by a watchmaker.  CNC horology is a multidisciplinary undertaking. First one in Australia? There is no doubt that we are not the only workshop in Australia capable of micron or even sub-micron machining.  However, we are unaware of any other Australian business having ever endeavoured in the field of horology.  Or any other local business to offer a working watch where the majority of parts are actually made in Australia. Big claim - but what about performance? Reviews of peers are always appreciated. A unique horological project like ours generates a significant amount of interest and it is practically in the public domain. It is followed and reviewed by fellow machinists and watchmakers from Switzerland, Germany, US and Japan, established watch manufacturers, masters of haute horology, and many other individuals working hard to make their own watchmaking claims. For them, we have released a short video showing daily timekeeping, amplitude and beat parameters of an assembled NH1.  Watch it here:  https://www.instagram.com/p/BzZh8J3HvA2/ Which CNC machine are used in pallet bridge construction? The Kern Pyramid Nano 5 axes mill and Makino EDM wire cutting.  Manually jewelled and decorated. Machining time? Just under 3 hours for six bridges. Material? Brass and titanium. The total weight of the pallet bridge? Our prototype bridge was 0.5 grams compared to the weight of the Swiss bridge of 2 grams.  Here is a video of the two bridges being weighed.   https://www.instagram.com/p/BzNQ5sMlM1H/ While this was not really necessary, the final version of the bridge was beefed up for additional structural strength resulting in total weight of 1.1 grams.   Price per part? Taking into account workshop setup costs, the investment in time and dedication to the project, at this stage we are unable to determine how much a single pallet bridge really costs. It is simply still a labour of love. What is in it for me? If you are already a proud owner of a NH1 TiH watch (one of 25 signed 'Manufactured in Australia') then your NH1 will be fitted with the new pallet bridge, making your watch even more special.  You will receive a call from us when your individual pallet bridge is ready.  The part and labour, of course, is absolutely free of charge. What's next? Very exciting times ahead - stay tuned. The inner diameter of the pallet jewel is 75 microns.  Here is a human hair fitted through the jewel hole. The steel component on the left is a Swiss made pallet bridge.  On the right is our Australian made. Are there any NH1 watches available? Yes - one. While the initial batch of 25 pieces were sold out upon release, Number 11/25 has not been collected yet. This piece is now back on the market. Price: $6,600. 45mm titanium cased wrist watch fitted with NH1 movement.  Number 11/25.