For those who observe Garrick on Instagram, you may do not forget that this challenge was initially introduced in 2023, however is simply now seeing the sunshine of the day (naturally, all allocations for the rest of the yr have bought out). The S3 MK2 acts as a showcase for Garrick’s accomplishments in conventional hand ending. The UT-GO4 is seen beneath the extremely skeletonized dial, providing many alternatives for Garrick to flex their ending prowess. Wheels, pinions, and bridges have been completed to a considerably larger spec than on the primary S3 for a extra coherent and opulent look. The wheels, as an illustration, are grained moderately than polished or frosted, which means a larger diploma of handwork. Based on Garrick, different elements had been reworked individually in what quantities to an entire teardown of the prior motion, with superior finishes being utilized wherever attainable, together with hand beveled edges and selective sprucing of sure surfaces.
The motion options Garrick’s conventional outsized stability (which they declare is among the largest within the business) positioned prominently on the 6:00 place on the dial, just under remoted operating seconds and energy reserve subdials. A lot of the motion’s drama lies within the stability – it’s held in place by a outstanding bridge that has been straight grained and black polished. The stability is made from Sircumet, a non-magnetic alloy equipped to Garrick completely. Different elements all through the motion are additionally made Sircumet, leaving the watch largely proof against magnetic forces. Garrick additionally regulates every caliber to inside +3 seconds per day.
For sure, as with each different Garrick watch, the S3 MK2 is made to order and to the distinctive specs of every buyer. A variety of choices can be found to customise every watch, from the kind of ending utilized to motion elements, to the handset used on the dial. Garrick is ready to provide such a excessive stage of customization partially as a result of so lots of the elements for the watch are made in-house by Garrick’s group.
Solely 5 S3 MK2s will likely be made per yr, and Garrick is presently taking orders for 2025 and 2026. The retail worth is £27,495 excluding VAT. Garrick