Every part of the College Watch was chosen with purpose. The materials are strong, practical, and quietly refined, made for daily wear and built to carry meaning over time.
The dial is protected by sapphire crystal, chosen for its clarity and strength. It helps keep the watch easy to read while standing up to the small scratches and knocks that come with regular wear.
The case is made from stainless steel with a deep black PVD finish. It gives the watch a clean, formal look while adding a durable outer layer suited for everyday use.
The dial brings the most direct connection to Standard Chair of Gardner. Its engraved brass center gives each watch a sense of permanence, while the cherry wood ring ties the design back to the company’s chairmaking heritage.
The hands are shaped in the feuille style, with a leaf-like taper that nods to the turned spindles of the Standard Chair of Gardner recognition chair. They are gold-toned, polished, and slightly faceted, giving the dial a quiet sense of movement as the light changes.
Inside the College Watch is a Seiko NH35 automatic movement, a proven Japanese mechanical movement chosen for its reliability, serviceability, and long-term practicality. Unlike a battery-powered quartz watch, it runs through the motion of the wearer’s wrist, using a small weighted rotor to wind the mainspring as the watch is worn.
