Schofield introduces a general purpose field watch in two colours, aptly named The Light One and The Dark One.
After 15 years making watches with the same case shape and dimensions, the Light brings a whole re-design, from the ground up. At 40 mm diameter we now have a wholly new offering with no less complexity and detail as seen in other models. Lighthouses have been Schofield’s inspiration for the last 15 years and these two new watches reflect their austerity, endurance and precision. Built for legibility and reliability – a functional watch with subtle military cues. Powered by an automatic, mechanical Seiko movement with 24hr GMT. The Light comes in two colours (above) and limited to 150 pieces for each version.
The Light is not lite but plays on the fact that this is the most inexpensive watch Schofield have ever made. This was achieved in-part, by using an automatic Seiko movement and to increase the number of watches made. According to Schofield the use of the ‘Light’ is way more important and relevant, as in the use of the Lighthouse – the home of Schofield – and the coast, represented by these trustworthy beacons. The Beam-of Light logo is used in multiple places, for the first time in the crown, then on the dial and case back (below).
Although field watches can be quite pedestrian, this new design is anything but. A heavy box sapphire crystal is mounted in a bezel that is vertically brushed to catch the light. The surrounding metal on the top surface is a compound curve, dropping away steeply at the bezel and sweeping towards the lugs. The dial is classic Schofield in the layout, open and uncluttered, designed for legibility, all the hours are marked including a new slash-0 at 12. The number track is raised, typical of many Schofield dials and bordered precisely to the stepped level and colour change in the lower dial.
The GMT hand colour matches the dial behind it, again to help remove any distraction for day to day time telling. A quirk of the Light is the fact that the GMT hand completes one rotation every 24 hours. Both Light colours come with the same two straps, the highly coveted and best in class India Rubber, lined with India Rubber, for smarts and water resistance and a new grey leather lined with bright red calf.
Price is £2190 including VAT (UK / free shipping) or £1825 excluding VAT (US, Canada, Europe ROW + shipping).
Technical Specifications:
Movement Seiko NH34A. Hours, minutes and hacking sweep seconds and GMT
Power reserve 44 hours
Diameter 27.4mm
Height 5.32mm
Jewels 24
Frequency 21,600 VPH 4Hz
Case Stainless steel (The Dark One PVD). Anti-fingerprint coating
Diameter 40mm
Crystal diameter 32mm
Bezel Brushed 12 – 6, 36mm diameter
Height including lugs 13.5mm
Width between lugs 22mm
Lug length 48mm
Weight with strap and buckle 96 grammes
Crystal Box sapphire, multiple AR coatings
Case Back Printed mineral crystal. Flush fit, orientated 12-6. Screw in with no opening holes Crown Double o-ring screw in type with nail groove, engraved with Beam of Light
Dials Split-level, painted, lacquered
Luminescence Super-LumiNova C3 green emission
Hands Lacquered greys
Strap 2x 22mm straight cut with QR spring bars
Buckle Obscura type
Box Machined cork and Valchromat Serial
Limited to 150 watches in each colour
Water resistance 200m
Warranty 2 years
For more information please visit Schofield