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How to Get a Luxury Tonneau Sports Watch at a Great Price
Over two years in the making, the inaugural watch collection from Paul Dupuis imparts the timeless tenets of Swiss and British traditions. The company itself takes its name from an old family member, who imbued founder Paul Hayes with a passion for quality horology. Currently racking up support on Kickstarter, their debut range—aka the DMS|001—features a classic tonneau shape. With its rectangular design, this particular type of watch usually costs a small fortune. Now is your chance to score one at an unbeatable price. Therein lies the power of crowdfunding!
Hand-assembled in England, the DMS|001 draws from over 100 years of horological heritage. Choose between three limited-edition models (gunmetal black, rose gold, or silver) and behold the signature case of premium Damascus steel. Custom-forged in Japan, the scratch-resistant material remains best known for its steadfast durability and unique visual texture. Thanks to a distinct matte and high-polish finish, no two cases are exactly the same.
Under the skin of each DMS|001 is customised and uber-reliable Swiss ETA 2824 automatic movement. Featuring a 40-hour power reserve, date complication, and hacking second hand, the movement comes protected by a layer of custom-designed carbon fibre. The hacking second hand is a welcomed addition, as it guarantees pinpoint precision when you set or change the time. It also drives home the watch’s sporty essence.
To ensure the utmost tier of protection and clarity, every DMS|001 employs not one, but three screens of anti-reflective crystal sapphire. Synonymous with luxury watchmaking, the material is respectively featured on the front, back, and as the dial. It creates something of a transparent effect on the dial face, subtly displaying the movement in the backdrop. Indisputably unique, this super-imposed interplay between the dial face and movement never comes at the expense of legibility. For an even better look at the movement in all its naked glory, flip the case over and peer through an exhibition window.
Each variant of the DMS|001 is water-resistant to 10 ATM, equipped with a custom silicon strap, and limited to just 500 units. The tonneau case of PVD-coated Damascus steel measures in at a width of 41.5mm and a depth of 13mm. Other mainstay specs include a screw-down crown, watch-winding display, Swiss Super-Luminova hands, and a limited edition number displayed on the front of the case. A two-year warranty is included with every purchase.
Ultimately, this is a refreshing take on the classic tonneau sports watch. Paul Dupuis Watches embraces the sophistication of the heritage aesthetic in all its barreled glory. Bring in the Swiss movement, hand-finished components, and high-grade Damascus steel, and you get a bona fide luxury timepiece at a mid-range price. Even the most seasoned collector will never guess how little you spent on a watch of this quality. Act now to score the best deals and prepare to strap up in style.
Jacob Osborn
Jacob Osborn is an accomplished author and journalist with over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin--Madison and co-authored a Young Adult novel through Simon & Schuster. Now based in Portland, Oregon, Jacob specialises in entertainment, technology and alcohol reporting. You might find him crate-digging at the nearest record store or sampling whisky at the nearest bar. He daydreams of travelling around the world, but for now, the world will have to come to him by way of lifestyle products, gear, gadgetry, and entertainment. Let's call it a happy compromise while he saves up for the next big trip.
