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Hook + Gaff watches don't come out of left field. Their dials and indicators. The Fleetmaster is quite limited: only 150 pieces will
cases are classic sportsmen style. But they do only go left – in that be made.
all their watches are lefties with the crown on the opposite side of
the traditional timepiece.
They do this for comfort as their entire line is built for rugged
Hook + Gaff is an American company based in the Carolinas.
There entire philosophy and watch catalog is centered on the idea of
offering watches that are rugged enough for the field but still elegant
use in outdoor activities. The newest model, the Fleetmaster, is enough to wear out on the town. They keep their profiles slim but
now the flagship and the first model from the company to offer a the features enought horlogical meat for the sportsman who wants
mechanical movement. The engine is the Swiss ETA 2836 modified something that looks good on the wrist.
to offer GMT dual time function. The 42mm case is surgical-grade
All the watches are hand assembled in the U.S. and only use
stainless steel with a genuine alligator strap or an optional bracelet. titanium or 316L stainless steel cases and sapphire crystals. The
With 200-meter water resistance, the watch meets the standards Fleetmaster starts just under $2,000. Find out more at
of a professional dive quality with Superluminova on all hands and
www.hookandgaff.com.
HOOK + GAFF
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