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By the early 2000’s, the newly minted Waldan Classics collection was in full bloom. Highly complicated watches housed iconic movements; all crafted in precious metals and adorned with meticulous finishing. No watch ever produced by Waldan would break this mold, until the 3986. Introducing the only Waldan chronograph produced in an alternative metal, and the only co-designed model that has both Oscar’s and Andrew’s design imprint.
In 2016, Andrew began the experiment of remaking a current model with a frame meant for the modern watch wearer and a more avant-garde design. The test subject would be the iconic Ref. 0195 of the flagship Chronograph Chronometer line. Over the course of the next year, Andrew and Oscar reverse engineered and reconstructed the full calendar, moon phase + chronograph watch into a new format.
Meet the Ref. 3986S. This new adaptation, in a burlier 42mm frame is made of ultra-lightweight, yet durable, matte black DLC (diamond like carbon) coated titanium. It features AR treated sapphire crystals on the front and reverse side of the watch. The all-red dial format sets a striking contrast and features exquisite details like guilloché finishing within the dial’s sunken and trimmed counters. The dial and hands are treated with SuperLuminova for lume. The unique “Swiss DNA” lettering at 6 is a subtle nod to the brand’s transition to full U.S. production and assembly.
While original Waldan watches were entirely produced in Switzerland, these were some of the first models to set the pace for Waldan’s transition to American Built. These are entirely hand assembled in the U.S., but made with Swiss movements and parts.
By the early 2000’s, the newly minted Waldan Classics collection was in full bloom. Highly complicated watches housed iconic movements; all crafted in precious metals and adorned with meticulous finishing. No watch ever produced by Waldan would break this mold, until the 3986. Introducing the only Waldan chronograph produced in an alternative metal, and the only co-designed model that has both Oscar’s and Andrew’s design imprint.
In 2016, Andrew began the experiment of remaking a current model with a frame meant for the modern watch wearer and a more avant-garde design. The test subject would be the iconic Ref. 0195 of the flagship Chronograph Chronometer line. Over the course of the next year, Andrew and Oscar reverse engineered and reconstructed the full calendar, moon phase + chronograph watch into a new format.
Meet the Ref. 3986S. This new adaptation, in a burlier 42mm frame is made of ultra-lightweight, yet durable, matte black DLC (diamond like carbon) coated titanium. It features AR treated sapphire crystals on the front and reverse side of the watch. The all-red dial format sets a striking contrast and features exquisite details like guilloché finishing within the dial’s sunken and trimmed counters. The dial and hands are treated with SuperLuminova for lume. The unique “Swiss DNA” lettering at 6 is a subtle nod to the brand’s transition to full U.S. production and assembly.
While original Waldan watches were entirely produced in Switzerland, these were some of the first models to set the pace for Waldan’s transition to American Built. These are entirely hand assembled in the U.S., but made with Swiss movements and parts.
Matte black dial with red applied Arabic style Superluminova treated markers, red colored Superluminova treated baton hands and chronograph sweep seconds hand. 3 trimmed and sunken subdials feature a 30-minute register, day of the week and month apertures at 12, hour register and rotating moon phase at 6, and second hand + 24h time indicator at 9. Subdial hands are red and white. Date is printed on the track on the outer rim of the dial. Waldan signature at 3.
Two piece, 42mm, double stepped DLC (diamond like carbon) coated titanium. Domed AR treated sapphire crystal and sapphire crystal open display back. Fluted lugs. 21mm lug width. Recessed corrector at 10. Rectangular pushers for chronograph at 2 and 3. Knurled crown at 3. Water Resistant. Black 21mm genuine Alligator skin strap with titanium/DLC Waldan signed buckle.
COSC “Chronometer” certified Valjoux 7751 self-winding movement. 25 jewels, 28,800 vph/4Hz, 42-hour power reserve. Incabloc shock absorption system; bi-directional ball bearing winding rotor “Waldan International” signed; flat self-compensating Nivarox hairspring; glucydur balance; highly polished screws. Cotes de Geneve finishing, 13-1/4 ligne 30mm diameter, 7.9mm thick.
