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6BB Chronograph
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Newmark
6BB Chronograph Date

  • Asymmetric
  • Velvet Black
  • Quartz
  • Brushed Steel
£550

Re-imagined

In 1980, the Royal Air Force issued the Newmark Chronograph to its aircrew.  The Newmark was one of four asymmetrical chronographs of the period and arguably the rarest with just 500 at most being built. Vulcan, Harrier, Sea-King and Tornado crew would count amongst those who relied upon their Newmark.

Timeless

The roots of the Newmark Chronograph date back to 1969. They were the epitome of form follows function, military watches at their purest. In 1983, British Military Chronographs were updated to Seiko quartz models; more reliable without doubt but lacking the vintage feel (and distinctive shape) of the originals which were to become known as ‘The Fabulous Four’.

Exclusive

Now the Newmark Chronograph is back and updated; a worthy successor to the original, the Newmark 6BB retains vintage charm but combines this with a modern quartz movement – appropriately Seiko.  The Seiko VK64 is a quartz movement with a mechanically actuated chronograph – the engagement and disengagement of the chronograph is achieved through the use of levers and cams – just like the old days.

Details

The icing on the cake is that the central chronograph seconds hand ticks five times per second – again, like the movements of old. Given that the VK64 has no constant seconds hand, then there is no outward indication that it is in fact a quartz watch. The 6BB bears an officially issued NATO Stock Number: 6645-99-870-5073 and comes complete with Admiralty Grey NATO strap.

Specifications

Case

  • 316L Stainless Steel with brushed finish
  • Nominal diameter 38mm, maximum 41mm (excluding crown)
  • Lug tip to lug tip 46.5mm
  • Lug width 20.05mm
  • Thickness 12.8mm to top of domed crystal
  • Solid screw down case back with circular brushing
  • Removable spring bars
  • Water resistant to 100 metres (static pressure)

Crown

  • Stainless steel
  • Non-screw down with 24 teeth

Crystal

  • Domed vintage sapphire

Movement

  • Seiko Instruments VK64A Meca Quartz; timekeeping by hours, minutes and 24 hour hands
  • Chronograph to 60 minutes by central seconds (in 1/5 seconds) and 60 minute counter
  • Quickset date 
  • Battery type SR936SW with 3 year life

Bezel

  • Fixed brushed

Dial

  • Velvet black with matt white numerals
  • Hour dots, 12 and 6 numerals and batons Super Luminova X1-C3
  • Date window at the 6

Hands

  • Matt white
  • Super Luminova X1-C3 fill to hour and minutes hands

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