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WALDAN

WALDAN

Waldan is currently the only brand authorized to use the Ameriquartz trademark on the dial of their watches ..
The Ameriquartz movement , used inside all the new Waldan watches .
battery dies . Making one that will last a lifetime and beyond calls for a different approach .
Here ’ s where Andrew , along with his team and chief technical advisor came together over the course of more than a year to examine and approve every component and every detail to put together a watch that passed muster for both esthetics and durability and will exceed his customer ’ s expectations .
As mentioned before , Andrew also chose the path less travelled with regard to where Waldan Watches would be built . He looked to source American suppliers where possible , and has partnered with the Fountain Hills , Arizona , -based Fine Timepiece Solutions to develop and build this next generation Waldan .
Based on his early adoption of the Ameriquartz movement and his commitment and partnership with FTS , Waldan is the first and currently the only brand authorized to use the Ameriquartz ® trademark on the dial of its watches .
AMERIQUARTZ — FROM ARIZONA Those unfamiliar with Ameriquartz movements should note that they are jeweled , accurate and robust movements built to standards when quartz movements were designed to last , not to be the least expensive mass-produced option .
As both a founding advisor to the company and as its sales manager , I can tell you that each movement is built using a combination of modern and traditional engineering to bring the quartz movement to its zenith with regards to accuracy and reliability , and each one is individually tested and certified when manufactured . Each movement also carries a manufacturer ’ s five-year warranty against manufacturing defects .
THE COLLECTION Waldan ’ s new collection is presented in an easy-to-wear 40mm diameter case with a slim 8.6mm profile . Crafted in 316L stainless
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