L . K e n d a ll
ally separated hours and minute subdials (K5). L. Kendall uses
top-grade ETA movements that have been specially configured by
Dubois Depraz or Alfred Rochat & Fils (Arola).
The K4 has been the brand’s first breakout hit, according to
Grenon.
“It’s quite popular because of the gorgeous blue mother-of-pearl
dial with the cobalt blue subdials. It’s very striking. It also features
a more intricate case design.” Inside the K4 is an ETA Valjoux
7750 modified by Arola to L. Kendall’s specifications, which in part
means a date subdial on the front and a .925 silver rotor on the back
decorated with a sextant design. A stylized image of the North Star
appears on the crystal caseback as well as on the dial.
The nautical theme is abundant throughout the collection,
most directly by the hands, which are exclusive to the brand. The
long seconds hand in particular recalls the company’s seafaring past
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