I just received a press release from Gustafsson & Sjogren, or GoS, a watch company whom I’ve reveiwed before. They have released a new customized watch called “Ice”. If you recall, their watches were of interest to me because of their use of Damascus in the production.

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The partnership between the bladesmith Johan Gustafsson and watchmaker Patrik Sjögren aims to provide truly unique watches with inspiration from the cold north of Scandinavia.

GoS proudly presents Ice – a customized watch designed in collaboration with the customer, who requested a clean Damascus steel look. The watch is based on a large round case with a combination of different finishing techniques with large diameter bezel and case back as unusual design elements. Etching gives additional contrasts to the wood grain pattern Damascus steel dial. All index positions have gold fitted diamonds and the Damascus stainless steel crown has a spectacular diamond inset.

The watch is equipped with a beautifully finished Unitas/ETA 6498 pocket watch movement. The finishing has been done by the swiss company Soprod, that also have further improved the movement to chronometre grade standard with a screwed balance.

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Specifications:

  • Case: 44mmx12mm
  • Lug width: 22mm
  • Glass: Flat sapphire glass (case back mineral)
  • Movement: Swiss manual movement ETA 6498-1
  • Modifications by Soprod
  • Cote de Geneve finishing
  • chronometre grade adaptations, screwed balance
  • Dial: Hand forged Damascus steel with all indexes in gold fitted diamonds
  • Crown: Oversize in Damascus stainless steel with large gold fitted diamond
  • Polished stainless steel mesh strap

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