AboutTime Issue #16 Fall 2018 | Page 14

M MECHANICALS DETROIT WATCH COMPANY 1701 Ponchartrain GMT Subtle details and consistent design cues have earned Detroit Watch Company a place among our favorite American based timepieces. From the beveled and luminous hands to the stark monochromatic dial, each element of a Detroit watch has to pass the approval of the owner and designer Patrick Ayoub. Joining the hour and minute hand centered on the canon pinion are a blued steel seconds hand and a GMT hand accented with a fleur de lis. Under the dial beats a Swiss ETA 2893-2 dual time GMT movement that can be viewed through an optional see-through case back. In what may be the perfect proportions, the steel case is 42mm x 9.4 mm and rated to 5atm. Prices range from $1350- $1450 depending on case back choice (see through or non) and the strap options. www.detroitwatchco.com 14 | AboutTime Magazine