Independents
MTF introduces the Donald W. Corson UFO-Regulator, a unique timepiece crafted by independent watchmaker Don Corson. This article showcases Corson's latest creation, combining his distinctive UFO case design with a regulator dial layout. Readers gain an exclusive first look at this handcrafted watch, emphasizing Corson's dedication to the craft of watchmaking.
Dear PuristS,
I am pleased to show the latest "thing" that our dear friend and fellow PuristS - Don Corson - has made with his own two hands.
His last two watches were the UFO-cased flying tourbillon and a normal-cased Dresdener Regulator. Of course, someone asked if the regulator function could be in the UFO case. 
Here is a preview of the Donald W. Corson UFO-Regulator.
Don is too much of a gentleman PuristS to mention price but I am invoking management privilege to hazard a guess that CHF 18,000 from the right PuristS member will secure this unique watch.
To shield Don from a bazillion e-mails, please contact Anthony Tsai or MTF (PM button above) for enquiries.
I expect the new owner to choose a different colour strap from the illustrated version!
The UFO-Regulator has three overlapping dials under a highly domed Hesalite glass.
Each dial is dedicated to the display of only one variable: hours or minutes or seconds.
The case and buckle are polished aeronautical-grade titanium.
The highly domed Hesalite glass gives the watch a thin, light look and feel.
Involved revolving engraving on the dial frame lightens the aspect of the natual slate dial.
Specifications
Movement:
- In-house movement for the triangular regulator dial layout
- Hand made
- Ruthenium-anthracite plating
- Gold plated wheels
- 24 jewels
- Hand wind
Case:
- 42mm polished titanium ASTM B265-10 Grade 5
- Lightweight, high impact Hesalite crystal
- Buckle in polished titanium ASTM B265-10 Grade 5
Dial:
- Natural stone slate dial
- Dial frame plated in white palladium
- White palladium-plated hours, minutes and seconds hands
Donald W. Corson
Donald Corson has been making watches since 2004. His emphasis is on the aspects of the craft of watchmaking and producing kinetic objects. Objects that one wants to see and feel every day. Don is an electrical engineer by education and a watchmaker by passion.
I spent a day with Don and the new Corson UFO Regulator in October. And it's a great combination of the best features of the UFO case and the Regulator dial. The thin case and domed acrylic crystal really emphasise the dial. The engraved 'frame' around subdials and the hands have an Art Deco feel. But the titanium case and the stepped lugs ultimately give it a modern edge. All up it has a uniquely timeless feel to it. And you quickly become used to reading the time. Andrew
Your ingenuity and focus are attributes to be admired greatly. It's a good job that we have Andrew's live photos, though: in the first photo it seemed almost as if the engraved portion of the dial were RG. Doubtless that was a cunning ploy on MTF's part to draw out other photos of a very interesting and worthy Independent watch. Cheers, pplater.
my Corson. I remember first seeing it and falling in love with it. It represents so much to me. Mitch
Very attractive one. Ti case is the bonus. I like it! Again, congrats, Don! Ken
I really like the slate stone dial. Congrats on the new creation Don!
Awesome job Don!!! Hell of a watch. I especially love that dial, both in concept and execution. Congrats, M
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