{"product_id":"strond-dc-4-automatic-in-royal-blue-316l-stainless-steel-watch","title":"STROND DC‑4 Automatic in Royal Blue | 316L Stainless Steel Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DC‑4 Automatic in Royal Blue carries a composed, quietly striking presence. Its 316L stainless steel case has a grounded weight that feels intentional the moment it is in your hand, while the royal blue ceramic dial brings a vivid depth that shifts with the light. The design draws directly from the Douglas DC‑4 Skymaster, one of the most iconic aircraft of the 1940s, giving the watch a sense of origin that feels embedded rather than decorative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the 6 h position sits the defining detail of this edition. A dial tag cut from the skin of the Spirit of Freedom, a historic Douglas DC‑4 based in New Jersey, USA. Not a reproduction or symbolic gesture. A real fragment of aviation history integrated with precision. The material introduces a sense of authenticity that gives the watch emotional gravity, creating a connection to engineering heritage you can feel every time you check the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 40 mm case, sapphire crystal front and back, and Seiko NH35A automatic movement create a reliable, steady rhythm with a power reserve of around 40 hours. The movement offers hacking seconds, hand winding capability, and the smooth cadence of 21,600 bph. Swiss BGW9 lume in ice blue maintains legibility in low light. The vintage oil tanned leather strap adds warmth and depth, giving the watch a lived in character suited to daily wear and meaningful moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a timepiece for people who appreciate objects with intention, craft, and provenance. A watch designed to become part of someone’s daily rhythm rather than something kept in a drawer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DC‑4 Automatic is limited to 1,945 pieces, marking the era of the aircraft that inspired it. Each watch is individually numbered, with the edition number engraved on the caseback and printed on the certificate included with the watch. Any certificate images shown in supplier media are sample assets and do not represent the specific edition number of the watch you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTROND is an independent UK watch brand founded by designer Terrence Ray, producing limited edition timepieces that combine British design sensibility with reliable mechanical movements. 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