Credits: Article and images by Martin Green @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2023/07/18/garrick-regulator-mk-ii-a-british-revolution/
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Jumping ahead
Regulator watches, in which the hours, minutes, and seconds, are each displayed separately, either with a centrally mounted hand, or its own subdial, are an important part of Garrick’s legacy. Garrick launched their first regulator watch in 2016, in a limited edition of just 15 pieces. It proved to be popular, and two years later returned for another run.
What set these watches apart was both the spectacular backdrop for the dial and that no hand was centrally mounted, which is somewhat of a niche in a niche. Also, the balance wheel, visible on the dial side, was quite a statement. It was part of the heavily modified Unitas 6497 movement that Garrick used as a base caliber for this watch.
Fast forward to 2023, with the Regulator MK II, which is quite a different animal. In this watch, you can see the development that Garrick has been through in just five short years. Regulator MK II is not an evolution but a revolution!
This starts with the movement, which is no longer based on the Unitas 6497. Instead, Garrick worked with esteemed independent watchmaker of rock star status, Andreas Strehler, and his company UhrTeil AG, in creating a beautiful manual wound caliber named UT-G02.
Garrick Regulator MK II pink gold in-house caliber UT-G02 movement
Garrick knew how to turn the Unitas 6497 into a treat, but this new caliber is mouth-watering and exquisite. Strehler supplies some of the base parts and Garrick crafts many components in-house, enabling customization and adding a generous dose of Garrick DNA.
Garrick Regulator MK II with frosted Burgundy dial
One of these aspects is visible on the dial side, where its signature Trinity free-sprung balance resides at six o’clock. Secured by a full bridge, its constant oscillations are mesmerizing. The full bridge provides a sporty touch, which is well-merited by both the robust construction of the case and movement, and because the Regulator MK II is water resistant to 10 ATM/100 meters.
In fact, you could quite easily call the Regulator MK II a bonafide sports watch. It is also interesting to note that Garrick opted for 904L stainless steel for the case over the more commonly used 316L alloy. The reason is that 904L steel can be polished to a higher degree of brilliance and is more corrosion resistant.
Did Garrick just hint that you can take the Regulator MK II for a dive?
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Credits: Article and images by Martin Green @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2023/07/18/garrick-regulator-mk-ii-a-british-revolution/
