Reconnaissance Automatic
Reconnaissance Automatic
A form inspired by International Modernism
Reconnaissance is a minimal automatic utility watch technicrafted by functional demands of the international adventurer. Demands which have remained unchanged for over a century, from the Trenches in WWI, skies in WWII through to todays modern hunter.
Crafted for readability in all light, from a high-altitude mission in the snow, to tramping at day break.
This watch is designed for 40mm.
Available in smaller on request - this incurs an additional cost.
Designed, engineered & hand produced in New Zealand.
Browse through several colour combinations or material variations for ideas.
Dial selection
We’ve created a unique process to choose your own dial colour & print colour. You can also select from our suggested options above, or we will provide a range of options & recommendations to you.
The dial is the face of the watch, shielding the inner workings.
Read more on the dial manufacturing in detail by visiting Paceracer FAQS
Metal selection
We offer the ability to use select from a range of metals for a watch case.
Standard offerings include Naval Brass & Phosphor Bronze. Base metals for Paceracer watches is Marine Steel. Otherwise known as INOX 316L, or surgical steel. Also available is Titanium, Ceramic colours or precious metals.
The metal selection applies to the watch case & bezel, which is the major form of the watch.
Read more on watch engineering in detail by visiting Paceracer FAQS
Automatic Mechanical Movement
Movement: Swiss Made Sellita
Height - 4,60 mm
Movement diameter - 25,60 mm - 11 ½ ligne
Frequency - 28’800 A/h (4 Hz)
Running time - 38 hours
Jewel count - 26
Functions - Display by means of hands hours, minutes, seconds
Date can be added - just ask..
Bracelets & Straps
This watch comes with a 20mm wide bracelet or strap. On request, this can be made to 18mm, or 22mm if a smaller or larger case is requested.
We manufacture a butterfly clasp fitting, specifically for our German made mesh bracelets, and a deployment clasp for leather. These are additional modifications we can include on request.
Artisanal Hand Finishing
The entire watch is precision milled from solid billet material, to turn the precise metal pieces into our signature look, we hand finish every component using polishing techniques we’ve developed in-house, this is an artisan’s touch to a contemporary design that defines the Paceracer aesthetic.
Dimensions & Fittings
Standard Case diameter 37mm. Height 9.5 mm.
Screwdown caseback
Water-resistance 60m.
Glass: Thick 1.5mm Sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating. Scratch resistant.
Hands: Silver luminous sword sports hour & minute with gold sweep hand
For more manufacturing information, process details & meeting-related questions, please contact us or visit the FAQS page here:
This bespoke built watch can be tailored to your choice of metal for the case, colour of the dial, strap and other specifics options. We can build different sizes to suit you, or someone else’s wrist perfectly. Other specifics such as the internal movement, dial graphic, precious metals or more will be considered upon request.
All prices include GST.
Contact us directly by clicking below or visit our boutique studio located at the Auckland Heritage site at Victoria Park.
1. Begin the selection process with an enquiry or meeting
From there will help to make the process easy by providing a tailored range of recommendations.
2. Once an order is placed, we begin hand producing the watch
Crafting your watch from start to finish over 6-8 weeks.
Leadtimes are subject to change, this watch can take 2-3 weeks with Covid Delays.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
3. Once your watch is completed, we will contact you for delivery
Delivered in person, or complimentary in our signature Paceracer packaging with magnetic closures.
Including an express & signed courier service both locally & internationally.
No need to worry, once your watch is delivered, it will be automatically covered under our 2 year Paceracer manufacture warranty.
ORDER BY ENQUIRY
Contact us first. Payment in full or by deposits can be made via Apple pay/PayPal/Stripe or direct online banking, after discussing your order in more detail or compare products/services. For more split deposit details see option C below.SPLIT DEPOSITS
To make the order easier for you, and to get started on making the watch. This also helps for a group of people to split the total payment up for gifts. For this option, split payments can be made via online banking, after approving the invoice via email online.
