Thomas Prescher Nemo Sailer: Nemo's Trypticron Series

DonCorson · 2012-02-26T01:08:13Z

Explore Thomas Prescher's "Nemo Sailer," the first in his "Nemo's Trypticron" series. Discover bespoke craftsmanship, unique materials, and collector insights.

DonCorson introduces the Thomas Prescher "Nemo Sailer," the first in the "Nemo's Trypticron" series. This post offers an early look at a unique independent watchmaking endeavor, highlighting Prescher's distinctive design philosophy and the intricate craftsmanship involved in creating such bespoke timepieces.

Thomas Prescher has started a new series of 3 watches; " Nemo’s Trypticron"
The first is called the "Nemo Sailer".
Here the first press pictures.

Some preliminary specs:

Movement          Clients choice
Oscillating weight     Nemo Rotor
Height                         Depending on movement, around 12mm
Case material           Copper bronze (nickel and lead free) and Stay-brite stainless steel
Strap                    Hand-cut and –sewn alligator skin uppers and lowers
Buckle                         Copper bronze

Key Points from the Discussion

Thomas Prescher is open to custom requests, such as smaller case diameters, and the case construction involves carving upper and lower segments from copper bronze, with a middle section from special stainless steel.
The crown design is inspired by steam locomotive valve handles, and the multi-part dial features dark grey gold plating with a separate applied chapter ring/minute track.
There is debate regarding the 44mm case diameter, with some collectors preferring a smaller size, especially given the open dial and thin bezel.
The 'Officer' watch in the series is described as featuring moving elements that resemble steamship throttles.
A question arose about how the minimalist design and unique materials of the watch reflect on its price.
Speculation suggests other watches in the series might feature tri-retrograde time indicators or a central tourbillon under a domed crystal.

The Discussion

nickd

Feb 26, 2012

Sailor...???!!

Check date - not April 1st. Nice looking watch in principle, and I like the case material...but "Sailor" on the dial!? I find it a weird mixture of a minimalist dial with no hour markers, combined with far too much obtrusive text. Not sure what to think. nick

pplater

Feb 26, 2012

"Officer" comes next...

...with what would appear to be tri-retrograde time indicators (perhaps utilising the 'Vivendi' movement??) and then presumably 'Captain' or some such. One of the series carries an intriguing dome in the centre of the crystal; could it be a central tourbillon??? Cheers, pplater.

cazalea

Feb 26, 2012

"Captain" is the third, then I nominate "Admiral" for the final one-off

I got to play with one last night, and even though it was too wide for my wrist, it has very cool presence! Cazalea

pplater

Feb 26, 2012

"Wot, no pics???"... [nt]

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cazalea

Feb 26, 2012

No, too busy eating and drinking

here's one!

Jacky

Feb 27, 2012

Nice and neat....

This is a very neat design with details...i like it. Only spot I find a little not so proportionate is the lugs...somewhat a little too short or narrow? Not sure till I see the real watch though, if I ever have the chance. Thanks for the wristshot! Regards

Thomas Prescher Nemo Sailer: Nemo's Trypticron Series

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