Independent Watchmakers · 2026-10-12
Auctor’s Zen lets the hour numerals move around a fixed pointer
The gold-coated steel watch uses a rotating transparent disc to turn time reading into a different visual ritual.
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By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Time+Tide, corroborated by Auctor

What to know
Auctor’s Zen keeps its central, tie-shaped indicator fixed while a transparent disc carries the hour numerals around the dial. The current hour aligns at six o’clock, with a scale supporting five-minute readings. An embossed base adds depth beneath the disc, offered in white Éclat or anthracite Noire.

The manufacturer specifies a gold-coated 904L steel case measuring 40mm across, 46mm lug-to-lug and 11.5mm thick, with box sapphire crystal, an exhibition back and 100-metre water resistance. A regulated automatic Sellita SW200-1A powers the display. Time+Tide reports an October 20, 2026 Kickstarter launch and US$899 early-bird pricing. Its article gives conflicting power-reserve figures, so that specification is omitted pending clarification. Crowdfunding terms and delivery commitments should be checked on the campaign.
At a glance
| Case diameter | 40 mm |
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Time+Tide, corroborated by Auctor · Published 2026-10-12 ↗
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