Value On Merit Not Just Price










Value On Merit Not Just Price

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ALLSPORTS

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ALLSPORTS

DIVER 1A'S

GT'S

CHRONO'S

QL1'S

CHRONO II

The Chrono II is not the same watch as the first Sheffield Chronograph of 2024. That Chrono had a glass exhibtion back that showcased a ST 1901 mechanical movement. That movement is no longer available and subsequently that model will not return.

The new Chrono II is not a compromise. It has the same dial detail with a new classic black dial with white subdials…the reverse of the white dial and black subdial version. Both are based on examples of 60’s Sheffield Chrono dial designs.

Chrono II is powered by the innovative Seiko VK64 movement, also known as a hybrid movement or a mecha-quartz. A hybrid movement giving you the best of two worlds combining quartz precision and mechanical features like a sweeping seconds hand and instant reset chronograph.

The mecha-quartz movements are used to drive the chronograph. The timekeeping function is controlled by a quartz movement whereas the stopwatch features of the chronograph are managed by a mechanical component and a sweeping seconds hand unlike the tick of a quartz seconds hand. These functions are sustained by a shared power source in a single battery. The result is the reliability of a quartz movement and the intricacy of mechanical components in its chronograph function.

The Chrono II maintains the original 316L Steel Body with a new engraved case back as well as 10 ATM water resistance, anti-glare Sapphire crystal and solid FKM rubber strap. The Chrono II remains a great Sheffield value at $198.00 USD.

1A 38 Black/Orange

The new 1A 38 Black/Orange is designed after and very true to a Sheffield 60’s diver with black dial and distinctive block shape orange and white markers and hands. Swiss Lume on both. The bezel is true to the original with non-lume steel markers. The watch is powered by the stalwart Seiko NH35 Automatic movement with screw down crown, 20ATM water resistance, anti-glare sapphire crystal and tropic style FKM rubber strap. AND NO DATE! So many have asked for a no date automatic and this will be the first in what will likely be more to come.

The Sheffield 1A 38 Black/Orange is $198.00

Solar Black

The Solar Black is a small run of 45 units designed after the 1A Black Automatic with its classic Mint Green Swiss Lume markers and hands. 20 ATM water resistance, 40mm PVD Black 316L Steel case with engraved back, Japan Lume on Bezel and anti-glare coated sapphire crystal with the classic tropic FKM strap. As the name implies the watch is powered by the sturdy and reliable Miyota 2070 Solar quartz movement used in the Sheffield GT model range. As with all Limited Editions a full run may be in the cards someday, but for now this run is the only sure thing.

The Sheffield Solar Black is $148.00

It was never if but when to launch a Sheffield GMT.

I knew what I liked but I wanted some direction because there are a lot of GMT’s out there. I posted a few GMT prototypes and received a clear set of responses. Based on popular demand one is a blue dial with white markers model and the obligatory red and blue bezel (with a slight twist of design) that everyone seems to expect or love. The second is a polar opposite with a white dial, mint green markers and a tuxedo black bezel. They both use the tried and true Seiko NH34 movement and the same Sapphire Crystal, 316 Steel Case , 20 ATM and FKM Tropic strap common to most Sheffield watches. I have been wearing both watches quite a bit and love the look and feel of both. I think you will as well!

 

~Jay

Introducing the 1A 38mm
Homage Collection to the Sheffield’s of the ‘60’s

Diver 1 A - 38mm

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The GT Series Back on Track

The GT series is now a four-model collection. The GTW4 sold out last month, but the GT Black, now a solar powered movement is in stock and finally the original GTB1 is back in stock, now with the powered Solar movement. And the very popular GTB2 is back in stock as well.

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A Very Personal Project

Watches and Porsches

I have always liked watches and cars. I remember watching the TV series Sea Hunt and James Bond movies wanting the cool watches the characters wore. Likewise, I still remember Grand Prix and being immersed in the sounds and the wide screen. When I was 11 my parents gave me my first “Dive Watch” a Sheffield Allsport. I beat the hell out of that watch and I still have it today and is pictured above. It also started me on my love of and collection of dive watches over the last 50 years. Over that time, I’d look at that watch amongst my other watches and wondered “What If?” Well, the day has come. I am pleased to offer the Sheffield All Sport 1. A revived brand and surprising value. My goal was to build this watch with the highest specification possible at a price comparable to the $13 dollar price paid in 1970 in today’s dollars. These Allsport 1 models hold their own perfectly within my own collection, high and low, with no compromise.

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More to the Story
The Allsport Diver 1A

All of the reasons why, and story of the revival of Sheffield remain the same as told in the original narrative below when I debuted the Sheffield Allsport Diver 1.

The Allsport Diver 1A is something even more special because it is the “Homage” the “Update” in watch-speak of my original Sheffield. The “A” stands for Automatic which is as close as I could get to my original hand wind. Actually the 1A can be hand wound but it’s true feature is the Seiko NH35 24 jewel movement which has 40 hours of reserve and -20 to +40 seconds accuracy per day.

All of the other performance specifications are in line with all other Sheffield watches. Sapphire crystal, 316L steel cases, aluminum bezel. The extra boost of full Swiss lume for all indices and numbers. And of course a modern “Diving” watch requires at least 20 ATM water resistance. Which the 1A has along with its true to heritage FKM rubber Tropic strap.

Visually, the “Update” is as true as possible to the original range of Sheffield Allsport Divers. The color of the indices and numbers as well as the custom tooled hands, even the cyclops date window. But the added bonus is the replica engraving of the diver on the case back which adds a special touch.

The focus on value and price remains paramount. Originally the automatic Sheffield watches ranged anywhere between $19.50 to $22.00 from the late 60’s to the early 70’s. I will use 1970 as I did for the ALLSPORT 1. The price lands, with inflation, in the mid $170’s today. And since we have been ending on the 8’s the 1A will be $178.00.

The 2023 Sheffield Allsport 1A is actually a far more robust watch than its 70’s ancestor? But back in the day it was still a “Diver” and so is the 1A.

I am very pleased with this watch in so many ways!

Jay

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