Background about the watch

Just like Y Derwydd, the dial was inspired by pocket watch designs of the 18th and 19th centuries, with thinner numerals and a large seconds sub-dial reminiscent of early chronometers. As there was no such thing as font libraries in those days, all numerals and text on my dial have been hand calligraphed.

To ensure the durability of the watch, many tests have been carried out. From temperature tests to shock tests, it was important to me that the watch you receive is as perfect as it can be. After encountering QC issues with Y Derwydd, we have made a few changes to ensure this doesn't happen again and doesn't delay the assembly time. 

Due to the use of natural Lapis Lazuli, the pattern on each dial will be completely unique - making each Derwydd Y Nos a true one of a kind timepiece. 

The name of the watch - Derwydd Y Nos (The Night Druid) was inspired by the night sky-like image created by the white streaks (calcite) and gold flakes (pyrite) found scattered across the blue lazurite.

The case was designed to be as slim and elegant as possible while being able to house a pocket watch sized movement. The design is meant to invoke a style used most widely in the 1930s and 1940s, with a size modified to suit modern styles. It is machined out of 316L surgical stainless steel and features sapphire glass with an anti reflective coating at the front. The traditional, polished finish most typically used in cases of this style has been broken up with high quality brushing on the side of the case. The rear features a display back, allowing the user to view the movement as it is running.

Measurements

Diameter: 41mm

Thickness: 11mm

Lug to lug: 49mm

Lug width: 20mm

To make sure that the watch you buy matches any outfits you desire, I have decided to include a selection of 8 artisanal leather straps with different colours and different leather types.

The quality does not stop at the leather choices. Rather than using cotton or polyester fibres for the padding, I have decided to pad my straps with genuine leather instead. This makes the padded part of the strap less rigid and therefore more comfortable. It also allows the strap to better mould to the unique shape of your wrist, allowing you to wear the strap much looser than usual, without the watch spinning on your wrist. Every strap will be backed with waterproof Zermatt leather and stitched using the highest quality Coats or Gütermann threads (depending on the colour). The edges of the leather are hand finished and perfectly colour matched.

Every strap comes pre-fitted with a deployant buckle. Once you size your strap, this buckle allows for the extra length to tuck in neatly underneath, meaning that no untidy keepers are necessary and the strap always looks perfectly sized.

Derwydd Y Nos is powered by the same movement as Y Derwydd, the TY3620-2. The choice of movement was driven by the pocket watch inspiration behind the design of the watch and the movement used in this watch is a version of a movement that has its origins in late pocket watches of the 1950s.

Like in almost all pocket watches, the movement requires no batteries and needs to be manually wound. The watch's spring is designed to last for ~53 hours, after which the watch will need to be wound again.

I work directly with the movement manufacturer to ensure appropriate quality control of the movements and access to all necessary spare parts. Every movement will be inspected adjusted by me after every watch is assembled.

Specification

Movement diameter: 37mm
Movement thickness: 4.5mm
17 Jewels
Power reserve: ~53 Hours
21,600 A/h beat rate