VDS Mk1 R5995
Designed built and tested in the Kalahari. Our vision was simple, to build an ultra rugged Tool watch with 1950s function over form using modern materials.
316L Stainless Steel case
Domed Sapphire crystal
333ft/100m Water resist
Green Lume to dial and handset
120 click uni directional bezel
Seiko NH35 24 jewel automatic movement, adjusted in house in three positions for improved accuracy.
14mm thickness
20mm strap width
38mm diameter
46mm lug to lug
*Build lead time three weeks from order.
VDS Mk1 Jet age GMT R6995
Designed built and tested in the Kalahari. Our vision was simple, to build an ultra rugged Tool watch with a nostalgic 1950s international travel twist. The jet age GMT.
316L Stainless Steel case
Domed Sapphire crystal
333ft/100m Water resist
Green Lume to dial and handset
Seiko NH34 24 jewel automatic movement, adjusted in house in three positions for improved accuracy.
14mm thickness
38 mm diameter
20 mm strap width
46mm lug to lug
*Build lead time three weeks from order.
VDS MILSPEC R6495
Designed built and tested in the Kalahari. Our watersport focused tool watch.
Each piece individually tested to 600ft/200m using our four water resist tests.
316L Sand blasted Stainless Steel case
120 click uni directional bezel
Tophat Sapphire crystal
600ft/200m Water resist
Green Lume to dial and handset
Seiko NH35 24 jewel automatic movement, adjusted in house in three positions for improved accuracy. (±7 sec per day)
14mm thickness
40 mm diameter
20 mm strap width
50 mm lug to lug
*Build lead time three weeks from order.
Building your VDS Tool watch …
Every VDS Tool watch is built to order, the build time is three weeks.
Every Seiko NH movement is adjusted by us, in three positions, twice over a period of a week to give ± 7 sec per day accuracy.
Our water resist process comprises of four processes
1) 50 hr static water test
2) Condensation water droplet test at 40 degrees
3) Temperature change test
4) Pressure test to 333ft/100m or 600ft/200m MILSPEC model.
Each Tool watch is engraved on the caseback (if requested) with your name, initials, or own unique design.
Caseback seals and crown seals are lubricated and fitted by hand to ensure durability & dspendability.
Straps
Whether you order the Mk1 or the Mk1 Jet age GMT there are three strap options.
1960s Rubber Dive
Single pass nylon
Stainless Steel ladder bracelet
Customer “One Off” Designs
If you would prefer a truely unique Mk1, Mk1 Jet age GMT or MILSPEC please contact us and we can show you a number different dial and handset variations we are able to build.
Warranty
All VDS watches come with a comprehensive two year warranty.