The W.T. Author No. 1905 watches are gorgeous. The throwback features like a ribbed case, wire lugs, tapered crown and riveted leather strap make us feel connected to a past we only ever hear about in stories. Limited to 125 pieces of each of four different face colors (blue, black, cream, white), the No. 1905 is also something of collector’s item. Each watch has a Swiss made Ronda 513S Calibre movement, 46mm stainless case and is hand-finished in Britain by W.T. Author.
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