Swan & Edgar LE Hand Assembled Vortex Blue Automatic // SE1793T

The reputation of British fighter planes during World War II is well known, yet the men behind the machines are often forgotten. The Limited Edition Swan & Edgar Hand Assembled Teddy Vortex Automatic Blue men’s watch pays tribute to WEW Petter, known to his friends as Teddy, who played a significant part in developing fighter planes, including the Whirlwind, which combined speed and control to become a crucial tool in the war effort.

The timepiece enlisted over 30 watch makers who spent six months of development that involved 450 processes, including a 50 plate milling process to forge the balance wheel. It is powered by 320 part 19 jewel hand assembled automatic movement. Within the 315 Steel Case and Sapphire Crystal Glass, operation is on full display, bearing its intricate performance with the skeleton dial taking centre stage. The 12 Hour analogue performance refuses to distract and there are no dials crowding the impressive details, presenting a watch that shares an engineering prowess comparable with fighter planes.

The timepiece is completed by the Swan & Edgar logo-engraved stainless steel caseback and a dusk-blue leather bracelet. Combined, these features create the perfect representation of Petter’s innovation that helped the Allies push toward victory.