U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE

This is the official U.S. Naval Institute timepiece series, each serialized and personalized to the owner. 25% of your sale will be donated to the foundation in your name.

Overview

We are proud to present this one-of-a-kind timepiece series recognizing the dedication of the U.S. Naval Institute. Authorized by USNI and designed with input from its members, this watch series will be produced in a serialized edition to honor the dedication, sacrifice and leadership displayed by the proud graduates that bear the USNI crest on their wrist.

There are two watch models to choose from:

  • 44mm Tactical case - available in 4 variations.
  • 42mm Classic case - available in 2 variations.

The Tactical and Classic watch models are constructed of 316L surgical grade stainless steel, with sapphire crystal glass and screw down crown / caseback offering water depth rating of 300 meters / 1,000 feet.

Design Options:

  • Dial features your choice of text / graphic / logo / plane / patch / U.S. Flag, etc @12 with choice of U.S. Naval Institute logo or 150th Anniversary logo @6 with the serial number of your limited edition watch.
  • The caseback engraving features choice of standard design or upgrade your watch to a fully custom caseback design ($250).
  • There are a few strap options including black leather with white stitching, black leather with red stitching, black leather with black stitching, brown leather with white stitching.

the watch is a testament to your sacrifice.

After your order is placed:
we will email you a visual mock-up showing your selected design options, so you can be sure you're getting exactly what you had in mind.

The watch models and customization details are explained below

Dial Artwork

The dial art work is produced in a metallic gold application; if you would like your logo printed in color, that is priced at $150 per color - just a general note about dial printing, this is done “old school” with a Swiss Pad Printer, meaning each color that gets printed requires separate art work and printing plates, ink mixing and plate alignment, test prints and then final printing. This is a very hand-on time consuming endeavor.

Watch Hands

Based on which movement you select for your watch, the hands will change.

• for the Classic watch, there is one style for the Quartz movement and 3 styles for the Automatic movement.

• for the Tactical watch, there is one style per movement.


When we send you the mock-up visuals of your design,

we can show you different hand styles to match your preference.

CLASSIC WATCH

Classic Quartz

Classic Automatic: Mercedes

Classic Automatic: Modern

Classic Automatic: Ploprof

TACTICAL WATCH

Tactical Quartz

Tactical Automatic

Caseback Engraving

The caseback engraving features choice of either the U.S. Naval Institute logo or the 150th Anniversary patch on the back with your name, rank, callsign, service dates, around the outside; or upgrade to a fully custom designed caseback.
previous custom caseback designs
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- or click here to [ learn about caseback designs ]
  • Payment Plans
  • Handcrafted in America
  • 2 Year Warranty
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SPLIT PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS

We offer multiple payment options to make the purchase process a little easier for you, including split-payments and 12 monthly payments (using Affirm). You can also use PayPal Finance, along with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Facebook Pay.

Your WATCH IS HANDCRAFTED IN AMERICA

Swiss Components with American Craftsmanship designed to Tell Your Story. We receive our components like a lego-box from our partner factories (among them Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and America); and then assemble each timepiece per the design requirements and specifications as each watch is "made to order".

SECURE DELIVERY WITH INSURED SERVICE

Every timepiece we produce and ship, gets sent securely packaged in bubble wrap with the watch inside its own heat-sealed enclosure bag to protect against the elements, static charge and finger prints.

SPLIT PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS

We offer multiple payment options to make the purchase process a little easier for you, including split-payments and 12 monthly payments (using Affirm). You can also use PayPal Finance, along with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Facebook Pay.

44mm tactical

The Tactical watch is 44mm case (49mm with the crown). The case thickness is 16.50mm. From lug to lug is 54mm. And the strap width is 23mm. It is heavy and beefy, and is constructed of 316L surgical grade stainless steel. It uses scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass, and a screw-down crown & caseback to offer a water depth rating of 300 meters (1,000 feet).

The case comes in 4 variations: stainless / pvd-black / stainless with black / black with stainless. The watch comes mounted on a black leather strap with choice of stitching color.

We offer the option to engrave on the edge of the case with a selection of quotes: Death from Afar, One Shot, One Kill, or enter your own text.
Have questions about the Tactical watch? Call 1-800-774-4980 or email: contact@swisspl.com

Tactical Movement

The watch is powered by Swiss Ronda 515HC Quartz (battery powered) movement. The battery should last about 2-3 years and then simply send it in for a quick battery swap, and perhaps an overhaul service to remove the years of scratches and marks your timepiece received along the journey. Optional upgrade to the (10-year battery) Quartz movement for $125.

Automatic Upgrade:
You can upgrade your timepiece to the Swiss ETA 2824-2 Automatic mechanical (self winding) movement, with 25 jewels for $415. This is the same style of movement as found in Rolex, Omega, Breitling. The automatic movement offers a few additional hand styles, including the Mercedes / Sword / Modern / Ploprof hands (we will send you visuals of each style when we're creating your mock-up).

An Automatic is another term for “self-winding”, meaning the watch winds itself using a rotor weight inside the timepiece which oscillates to apply tension on the mainspring of the movement through the random motion of the watch owner’s arm. This movement does not require a battery, but does require manual winding every few days using the crown to fully “charge the mainspring” and increase the timepiece’s accuracy because it’s running at full power. You should send your watch in for routine service every few years, to check and replace gaskets - just like your precision firearms, which you routinely clean and oil, a mechanical timepiece requires this care as well.

42mm Classic

The Classic watch is a 42mm case (46mm with the crown). The case thickness is 14mm. From lug to lug is 50mm. And the strap width is 22mm. The watch is water depth rated is 300 meters (1,000 feet). The case is 316L surgical grade stainless steel. The glass is sapphire crystal. The bezel is a uni-directional bezel. The crown and caseback are screwed down, ensuring the depth rating.

The case comes in 2 variations: stainless / pvd-black. The watch is mounted on a black leather strap with white stitching and Pre-V buckle. We offer a solid metal bracelet as optional upgrade for $310.
Have questions about the Classic watch? Call 1-800-774-4980 or email: contact@swisspl.com

These are some of the build combinations available

Classic Movement

The watch is powered by Swiss Ronda 515HC Quartz (battery powered) movement. The battery should last about 2-3 years and then simply send it in for a quick battery swap, and perhaps an overhaul service to remove the years of scratches and marks your timepiece received along the journey. Optional upgrade to the (10-year battery) Quartz movement for $125.

Automatic Upgrade:
You can upgrade your timepiece to the Swiss ETA 2824-2 Automatic mechanical (self winding) movement, with 25 jewels for $415. This is the same style of movement as found in Rolex, Omega, Breitling. The automatic movement offers a few additional hand styles, including the Mercedes / Sword / Modern / Ploprof hands (we will send you visuals of each style when we're creating your mock-up).

An Automatic is another term for “self-winding”, meaning the watch winds itself using a rotor weight inside the timepiece which oscillates to apply tension on the mainspring of the movement through the random motion of the watch owner’s arm. This movement does not require a battery, but does require manual winding every few days using the crown to fully “charge the mainspring” and increase the timepiece’s accuracy because it’s running at full power. You should send your watch in for routine service every few years, to check and replace gaskets - just like your precision firearms, which you routinely clean and oil, a mechanical timepiece requires this care as well.

Handcrafted In America

Swiss Components with American Craftsmanship designed to Tell Your Story. We receive our components like a lego-box from our partner factories; and then assemble each timepiece per the design requirements and specifications since each watch is “made to order”.
  • Overview
  • Usage Guide
  • Do's / Don'ts
  • Help / Support

Overview

A Quartz movement is powered by the battery, and will run for approximately 3 years (+/-). If your watch stops running, please contact us to get the battery swapped. (We have seen outside shops often damage the movement when extracting the battery). Email us and we'll get it taken care of quickly for you.

An Automatic is another term for “self-winding”, meaning the watch winds itself using a rotator weight inside the timepiece which oscillates to apply tension on the mainspring of the movement through the random motion of the watch owner's arm.

This movement does not require a battery, but does require manual winding every few days using the crown to fully "charge the mainspring" and increase the timepiece's accuracy because it's running at full power.

You should send your watch in for routine service every year, or two years at the longest. Just like your precision firearms, which you routinely clean and oil, a mechanical timepiece requires this care as well.

Usage Guide

QUARTZ MOVEMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Unscrew the Crown [counter clockwise].
2. To Set the Date:
Gently Pull the Crown into "First Position". Then turn the date forward slowly till you reach your desired date.
3. To Set the Time:
Gently Pull the Crown into "Second Position". Then turn the crown, advancing the hands forward, not backward, to your desired time.

AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Unscrew the Crown [counter clockwise]
2. To Wind the Watch:
Gently turn the Crown clockwise [feel the tension of the mainspring] 40-50 complete turns.
(this movement can not be over-wound as it has an escapement).
3. To Set the Date:
Gently Pull the Crown into "First Position". Then turn the date forward slowly till you reach your desired date.
4. To Set the Time:
Gently Pull the Crown into "Second Position". Then turn the crown, advancing the hands forward, not backward, to your desired time.
(because the mechanical movement uses a series go metal discs and gears to move in precision balance to set and tell the time, it is advised to only set the time forward - not back)

RE-SECURE THE CROWN:
When you are finished setting the time and date and winding the movement, it is imperative that you re-secure the crown (the thing keeping the world out of your watch).


While applying inward pressure, gently turn the Crown clockwise, securing it on the threading until it is tightly closed. This ensures your watch is water-sealed.

It is NOT advised that you use your mechanical timepiece in the hot tub, sauna, shower, jacuzzi or other steam generating environments [read full article].

Do's & Don'ts

Do's:
Wind your watch gently daily.

Don'ts:
Do not use pliers to try to open your crown.
Do not use your watch as a hammer to hang a frame.

have questions or need help?

If you have questions, or need servicing, please contact us either toll-free at 1-800-774-4980 or via email: contact@swisspl.com