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Icarus Watch: Technical Specifications

Small changes during prototype are possible before final production is locked. TBD or prototype callouts are not final.

Quick reference

At-a-glance: case, crystal, caseback, dial, hands, lume, water resistance, strap, weight, production, and price. Movement details are in the full specification below.

Case40 mm layered 6061-T6 aluminum, corner-fastened panel assembly. Brushed and anodized red/gold finish.
CrystalDomed sapphire front, with slight magnification and visible refractions.
CasebackAluminum plate, layered case construction.
DialOpen-worked skeleton dial with applied indices. Aircraft-inspired high-visibility layout.
HandsInstrument-style lance hands, lumed, with international orange seconds hand. Luminosity ring.
LumeIndices embedded in the chapter-ring luminosity ring.
Water ResistanceNot waterproof. Splash resistance only.
Strap20 mm lugs. Ships with calfskin leather band. Optional: brushed aluminum "Living Hinge" bracelet integrated into the body as a single piece of metal.
Weight~55 g (current prototype; final shipped weight is not guaranteed and may differ).
ProductionLimited small-batch runs. Each unit numbered. Hand-assembled.
Price$499.99 USD

Full specification

Section-by-section detail: case, crystal, movement, dial, water resistance, strap, and the rest.

Case & construction

Case diameter40 mm
Case thickness11 mm
Case material6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Case constructionLayered panel assembly, corner-fastened
Case finishBrushed and hard anodized, red/gold
Case shapeSquare
Weight (prototype)~55 g current prototype (not a guarantee for final shipped product).
Lug-to-lug length49 mm
Lug width20 mm
Bezel typeFixed, anodized aluminum
CrownLeft or Right preference (position 9:45 / 3:45)
CasebackLayered aluminum construction; aluminum plate for etched design
Gasket materialSilicone O-ring

Crystal

MaterialSapphire
FrontDomed sapphire
RearAluminum plate caseback
ProfileDomed front, with slight magnification and visible refractions

Movement

Caliber2650S
ManufacturerHangzhou Watch Co. (China)
Movement typeMechanical, hand-wound
Frequency21,600 bph (3 Hz)
Jewels19
FinishingSilver plated
Running time36 hours
Accuracy±45 seconds/day
Hand-windingYes
AutomaticNo
SkeletonizationYes, visible through open dial

Dial & hands

Dial typeOpen-worked skeleton
Dial / chapterExposed movement; Dark Forest Green chapter ring (target)
Index typeApplied
Index / lumeAluminum indices embedded in the chapter-ring luminosity ring
Hour/minute handsInstrument-style lance, lumed
Seconds handStraight, international orange
Luminous materialPhosphorescent pigment in water-based acrylic
Luminosity ringYes, continuous hours track
Date windowNone
SubdialsNone
ComplicationsNone (time-only)

Water resistance

RatingSplash resistant (not waterproof)
Suitable forRain, handwashing
Not suitable forDiving, swimming, hot water / sauna

Strap & bracelet

Included bandCalfskin leather band, 20 mm
Strap width20 mm
Strap length200 mm 7 7/8 inches
Buckle typePin buckle
Buckle materialStainless steel
Optional braceletBrushed aluminum "Living Hinge" bracelet, integrated into the body as a single piece of metal. Optional mesh style TBD.
Bracelet claspFold-over with micro-adjust

Packaging & extras

Box / caseHardshell travel case (TBD)
CertificateCertificate of authenticity with serial number
ManualPrinted

Production & provenance

Production runLimited, small-batch
AssembledBy hand - Designer Jed Ballif
Unit numberingIndividually numbered (e.g. XXX/500)
Assembly locationSalt Lake City, UT, USA
Design originJust Elevate Design
SKUICARUS-001

Pricing & availability

Price$499.99 USD
CurrencyUSD
AvailabilityPre-order
Estimated ship dateTBD / Q2 2026
PaymentStripe (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, etc.)
Refund policyFull refund before shipment / 30-day return (specify at checkout)

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