Crossroads Capitol Edition
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Inspired by the beautiful colors and architecture of the Texas State Capitol Building, this special edition is an iconic addition to the Crossroads series.
The pre-order window is now closed. Thank you to everyone who purchased.
Inspired by the beautiful colors and architecture of the Texas State Capitol Building, this special edition is an iconic addition to the Crossroads series.
The pre-order window is now closed. Thank you to everyone who purchased.
Inspired by the beautiful colors and architecture of the Texas State Capitol Building, this special edition is an iconic addition to the Crossroads series.
“Texas stands peerless amid the mighty, and her brow is crowned with bewildering magnificence! This building fires the heart and excites reflection in the minds of all.”
The Crowning Jewel of Austin
Nestled in the heart of downtown Austin lies one of the most iconic buildings in the state of Texas. With it’s pink 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 case
Constructed using medical grade 316L Stainless Steel, the case of the watch has a hardening coating treatment that significantly reduces the amount of scratches and also fingerprints that may appear on the watch.
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 case is 36mm wide by 38mm tall, with a lug to lug distance of just under 46mm and a height of under 11mm. This is roughly the equivalent of wearing a 40mm round watch. It has a good presence on the wrist, while the short lug to lug distance make it comfortable for smaller wrists. Here's a review that shows it on a 6.5" wrist. Additionally, the height of the Crossroads is only 11mm at it's tallest point in the center of the curve. At the top and bottom edges of the watch, the height is only 9mm tall. This makes the watch slip under any cuff with ease.
The case houses a stunning curved sapphire crystal that is a playground of distortion for the dial below. The anti-reflective coating applied below the surface keeps things legible while also adding a flick of color when it catches the light just right.
The crown, signed with the TWC monogram, is a robust 7.5mm in diameter, but only a 3mm width. This gives the crown a striking visual presence that is exceptionally easy to grip without being so big as to dig into the wrist.
The dial
The warm white base of the dial has a sandy texture that shines in the sunlight. This color is pulled from the white Texas limestone that adorns the interior of the capitol.
The teal and blue of the numerals and the hands bring a touch of subtle cool color that balances against the warm white. You can find these colors in many places of the capitol, most notably at the very top of the dome.
The earthy orange of the seconds hand, minute markers and leather strap is inspired by the rough granite of the exterior of the capitol building. It provides a perfect contrast to the white and brings that pop of color to bring the watch together.
The movement and case back
The Crossroads uses the celebrated Miyota 9039 movement. Powered by the motion of your wrist, this movement can also be ‘charged’ by winding the crown. The movement features hacking seconds, 48 hour power reserve, and a lovely 28,800 beats per hour, which gives the seconds hand its smooth operation. It also features a stunning red custom rotor. Each movement is regulated in-house to within +/- 10 seconds per day. One thing to note is that this isn’t a quiet movement, and the shape of the watch actually amplifies the movement noise. This is purposeful in order to give you little reminders throughout the day that you have this crazy little machine on your wrist!
In the center of the crystal on the case back, the Texas Star can be found. This mirrors the star design that is found in the center of the dome of the Capitol Building.
The strap
The strap is a beautifully soft Italian leather with a rich brown town to match the seconds hand color. As we did with the Crossroads Season Two, the inside of the strap is adorned with an intricate pattern. This time it contains the motif of a yellow rose—a unique piece of Texas lore.
This strap is only available with the purchase of a Capitol Edition watch.
Light up the sky
As the sun sets, the city lights come on. The hands, numerals and hour markers all use BGW9 Swiss Super LumiNova. That's a fancy way of saying that it's the gold standard, as far as lume is concerned. While the main function of lume is to allow you to read the time well past sunset, we also think it's a great opportunity to add a little fun to the dial.
The bracelet
Don’t forget to add on a bracelet to your order. These stunning bracelets are custom made specifically for the Crossroads watch, and give the watch an entirely new feel. Some features:
316L surgical grade steel
The same scratch resistant hardening coating found on the Crossroads watch
Secure deployant style clasp
3 micro-adjust holes
Half-link instant popout for those days where you need a little extra room
Screw in links for easy resizing
Comes with tools
Add on the bracelet during the checkout process!
Shipping
The Capitol Edition watches have begun production and are scheduled to ship in mid-late January 2025.
As always, shipping for all watch orders is free, but we do not cover any import fees that you may face.
Pricing
The price for the Capitol Edition Crossroads is $649 USD. As this is a Special Edition, there are no pre-order discounts.