Crossroads Capitol Edition
Crossroads Capitol Edition
Nestled in the heart of downtown Austin lies one of the most iconic buildings in the state of Texas. With it’s red granite exterior and white Limestone interior, the Texas State Capitol Building is a massive European-style building (it’s the only capitol that’s taller than our nation’s capitol building in Washington DC) that stands in stark contrast to the modern skyscrapers around it. Without even a thought about politics, the Texas State Capitol Building is a beautiful piece of architecture that provides more than enough to pull inspiration from.
The Dial
The warm white dial, with its sandy texture that gleams in the sunlight, is inspired by the Texas limestone that lines the interior of the Capitol. Teal and blue accents on the numerals and hands bring a subtle cool tone, reflecting colors found atop the Capitol dome. The earthy orange of the seconds hand, minute markers, and leather strap, inspired by the rough granite exterior, provides a bold contrast, tying the design together.
The Movement and Case Back
The Crossroads is powered by the Miyota 9039 movement. Powered by the motion of your wrist, this movement can also be ‘charged’ by winding the crown. This true no-date movement features hacking seconds, 48 hour power reserve, and a lovely 28,800 beats per hour (8 beats per second), which gives the seconds hand its smooth operation. Each movement is regulated in-house to within +/- 10 seconds per day. In the center of the crystal on the case back, the Texas Star can be found.
The Strap
The Capitol Edition Crossroads watch comes with a limited edition, beautifully soft Italian leather with a rich brown tone. Tapering down from 20mm to 16mm, each strap is supple, flexible and complements the watch beautifully. They also include quick release spring bars for easy removal if you want to change it up. The true joy of the straps, however, are on the inside where a custom illustration adds a pop of color. This edition depicts the motif of a yellow rose—a unique piece of Texas lore.
