Duckworth Prestex’s origin story spans back almost a century. The Duckworth family business, Prestons, was founded back in 1869 in Bolton. The firm began making pocket watches in the 1920s, which were branded under the name of ‘Prestex’.
Despite its success, the Prestex brand was discontinued in the 1960s to prioritise other ventures through Prestons. After 20 years of mourning, Neil Duckworth made the decision to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and revive the Prestex brand. Using experience from his long career in watchmaking, Duckworth launched ‘Duckworth Prestex’ to pay homage to both his family and the former beloved Prestex brand.
With an elegant cushion case, the character of the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic collection echoes the brand’s nostalgic roots. Building upon the vintage-look of the series, each model features a Fumé textured dial with painted numeral indices. The collection is carefully crafted from high-quality materials for a luxury finish.
Core Features of the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic Collection: Designed with comfort in mind, the proportions of the case are intended so the watch sits well on any wrist size. For optimal readability, Verimatic models are equipped with a double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective underside coating. Indices and hands on Verimatic models are coated with a powerful BGW9 luminescent compound so the watch is eligible even in low-light conditions.
Each model is individually numbered on the screw-in case back. Model Specifications D891-04-ST: Measuring 39mm in diameter, the stainless steel case frames a green fumé dial. The dial exhibits luminescent painted Arabic numerals and brushed grey hands.
The second hand is in a bold orange colour. Features on the watch include hours, minutes and sweep seconds. The screw-down crown of this model showcases a polished Duckworth Prestex logo.
Securing the watch is a steel mesh bracelet. The watch is water-resistant up to 200 metres (20 bar). Movement Type - Automatic.
Calibre - Mioyta 9039 with an accuracy of -10/+30s per day.
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