Individually Numbered Limited Edition
- Vintage Inspired Automatic Mechanism
- Precision Milled from a solid block of steel
- Stainless Steel / Gold-Steel / Black-Steel / Copper-Steel
Watchmaker’s One of a Kind Prototypes (Special Order)
- Made from Precious, Exotic, Rare or Reclaimed Materials
- Price Range $3,000 – $25,000 (based on materials)
Type 2
Aircraft Gauge-Automatico
A Watch Inspired By WW2 Aircraft Gauges
Price Range $1,200 – $1,700
Type 2 – Thunderbolt: Gold-steel Black Biscuit Mach Dial
$1,300.00
Type 2 – Thunderbolt: Gold-steel Black Mach Dial
$1,300.00
Type 2 – Copperbolt: Copper-steel White Mach Dial
$1,400.00
Type 2 – Flying Ace: Silver-steel Black Biscuit Mach Dial
$1,200.00
Type 2 – Black Widow: Black-steel White Mach Dial
$1,300.00
Type 2 – Black Mamba: Black-steel Black Mach Dial
$1,300.00
Type 2 – Copperbolt: Copper-steel Green Mach Dial
$1,400.00
The Type 2 is an exclusive vintage modern design inspired by 1940’s military and WW2-era fighter planes. The case is styled after one of the first scratch built experimental prototype cases created by Kingsley using reclaimed aircraft and grenade metal when he founded the company.
This model features a distinctive very thick round case similar to that of a cockpit gauge with a original Mach-Meter Dial design. Large Onion Crown styled after 1940’s pilot watches. Designed and assembled in Providence RI using a rare combination of WW2 inspired mechanical movement parts combined with new precision milled cases out of solid blocks of stainless steel. We use a high end coating process called PVD (Physical Vapor Disposition) to achieve premium exotic metal color finishes.
We added Vintage character to the watch by reclaiming and designing movement parts that feel and function very similar to an everyday WW2-era self winding mechanical movement. The handbuilt nature of some of the straps and parts means no two watches are exactly the same. Each watch is individually numbered and accompanied by a certificate of Authenticity.
CASE
Dia 43mm, Height 18mm, Machined Stainless, PVD coating,
Screwdown Crown, Indivually numbered exhibiton caseback
BEZEL
Machined Stainless, PVD Coated
MOVEMENT
Automatic w/ Manual winding mechanism, 21 jewels, 30-36hr power reserve,
Remarks: Inspired by parts from vintage mechanical mov’t parts from WW2 era antique watch finds, Fully restored and customized movement parts.
DIAL
2 layer Cut Thru Sandwich Metal Disc
BAND
Fitted for 24mm straps, Vintage Style Bomber Leather Strap
CRYSTAL
Thick Sapphire
DEPTH RATING
660ft/200m/20atm, (see warranty disclaimer)
All available in Stainless Steel, gold-Steel, black-Steel and copper-steel
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24×22 Kingsley Vintage Bomber Reversible Strap that Patina’s with age
$130.00
24×22 Kingsley Vintage Bomber Reversible Strap w/ British Tan Patina
$130.00
24×22 Kingsley Vintage Bomber Reversible Strap Handstitched Natural Raw Leather
$130.00
24×22 Kingsley Vintage Bomber Reversible Strap Camel Raw Leather Suede
$130.00
24×22 Kingsley Vintage Bomber Reversible Strap Black Pebbled Calf Leather
$130.00
Kingsley Type II Copper Steel Finish with Blue O-K Self Winding Dial
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The Kingsley 1945 Type II in a Steel Bronze PVD Finish with Black Cali Dial Self Winding
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Product images taken from The Official Kingsley 1945 website.