Introducing: The GoS Fullerö Sword

Hammer blow after hammer blow comes down on a metal clean, glowing red-hot from the fires of the forge. Little by little, issues begin to take form. The method appears brutal and harsh, however in actuality is exact and meticulous. The attention of the grasp guides the metal to change into a blade that can strike worry in those that dare to problem it. It turns into an emblem of conquest and triumph of the Northerners. It. As soon as wielded by a mighty Viking warrior, it tells tales of a bygone period, preserved within the clutches of the earth solely to be rediscovered centuries later. That is the legend of the Fullerö Sword, a priceless artifact that now evokes a watch of the identical title; the GoS Fullerö Sword. 

This vivid intro may be a contact Hollywood-esque, however I needed to set the scene in a method that befits GoS’ newest creation, named after the enduring Viking blade rediscovered in 1969. It was dug up throughout an archaeological excavation in Fullerö, Sweden, which is the place the blade will get its title from, clearly. It has since change into often known as the most effective preserved Viking blades ever to be discovered, intricately detailed from prime to backside. The pattern-welded metal core exhibits nice care and a focus by its makers, grasp craftsmen able to forging a sword that might face up to being buried for hundreds of years.

GoS, the Swedish unbiased watchmaker headed by Patrik Sjögren, is thought for incorporating hand-forged Damascus metal components of their watches. All the pieces from dials, crowns, instances, bezels, fingers, motion bridges, rotors and so forth, can probably be crafted from this materials. And with the skilful assist of grasp bladesmith Conny Persson, Patrik has taken the Fullerö Sword as inspiration for the, effectively, Fullerö Sword watch. The principle aspect is the dial, crafted utilizing the identical method because the blade, with 2 several types of metal used to construct an ingot of seven to 9 layers, which is then twisted to forge intricate patterns. To reinforce the look, Persson has used nickel layers and fashionable metal to recreate the sample and upped the layer depend to 17 for a wealthy texture within the dial.

But it surely doesn’t finish there, because the dial is available in three finishings; Midnight Blue, Glowing Metal, or Uncooked Metal. On prime of the outer perimeter of the dial sits a strong sapphire crystal index ring with notched hour and minute indices, and a luminescent circlet behind it glowing in orange. The central spear-shaped fingers are a GoS signature and are paired with a needle-shaped central seconds hand. There’s no branding on the watch in any respect, because the design and materials ending go away little doubt as to who has made it.

The GoS Fullerö Sword is available in a 41.5mm extensive by 11mm tall chrome steel case. The case is intricately detailed with a black-enamel-infilled braided engraving on the bezel and caseback, a hand-cut crown formed just like the hilt of a Viking blade, and a vertical grooved sample within the caseband. Naturally, a sapphire crystal preserves the dial and motion, and double gaskets preserve out grime and moisture. It’s rated to 50m of water resistance so it’s as much as the requirements of day by day duties and actions.

Ticking away beneath the caseback, held in place by six screws, is the La Joux-Perret G101 automated which has been modified to GoS’ needs. This contains an anthracite end, a skeletonized strong Tungsten rotor and a GoS Triskele emblem in gold. The motion runs at a frequency of 28,800vph and has a operating time of roughly 68 hours when totally wound.

The GoS Fullerö Sword comes on a handcrafted black Moose leather-based strap with a stainless Damascus metal pin buckle and it’s delivered in a hardwood presentation field with a Black Oak end. Every watch shall be individually engraved with “No.X 202X” to mark its place within the collection, with 12 watches being made this yr, which is estimated to extend to 18 within the coming few years. The value is USD 11,500 excl. VAT with a Uncooked Metal dial, or USD 12,500 excl. VAT with the Midnight Blue or Glowing Metal dials.

For extra info, please go to GoSWatches.com.