Crossroads Season 1
For What Came Before, and What Lies Ahead
Ever since watches became accessible, people have been using them as a way to celebrate important moments in life. A milestone at work. A major award. The birth of a child. Even after the advent of smart watches, traditional mechanical watches are still a symbol of success, be it personal or professional. While we don't think you necessarily need a special occasion to buy yourself a watch, the symbolism of using a time piece to celebrate profound moments is not lost on us. The Crossroads is a watch that was born out of this idea.
The Case
The case shape of the Crossroads is exceptionally unique. Looking at the side profile, you will notice a curve along the top of the case. This was originally inspired by the idea that the important moments in life—the crossroads of life, if you will—also present new opportunities and horizons to explore. You’ll find this curved horizon line throughout the watch design, in the sides of the watch, in the rotor, and in the buckle as well.
The Dial
If the case is the frame, then the dial is the artwork. The subtly brushed surface of the dial catches the light, playfully exposing a range of colors and values. The agave color can appear as a bright teal in some light or a deep green in other light. This contrasts well with the stark white and luminous numerals and hour markers. The unique skeletonized syringe hands match these markings by being fully lumed with BGW9 Swiss Super LumiNova, making them extremely legible both day and night.
The Movement
There are two movement options available for the Crossroads watch: an automatic mechanical Miyota 9039 and a quartz Seiko VH31. For non-watch nerds, the main difference between the two types of movements is how they are powered. The automatic Miyota movement uses gears and springs and is powered by the movement of your wrist. If you don’t wear it for a few days, it will run out of power and will need to be manually wound by either rotating the crown or wearing it for a short time to let the rotor wind. The quartz Seiko movement is powered by a battery. While quartz watches are generally found to be less prestigious than mechanical, they excel by only having to change the battery every two years, and are much more accurate than mechanical.
