? The Half-Shell Continual - High Tide Dial
Light. Fluid. Elegantly powerful.
Inspired by vintage innovation and timeless seaside serenity, the Half-Shell Continual in High Tide brings subtle texture and luminous calm to your wrist. Hand-built in my home office in Portland, OR, each one is assembled with quiet focus and a deep love for detail.
? Key Features
- Light blue "High Tide" dial with a water-swept texture
- Smooth, polished bezel for a clean minimalist aesthetic
- 316L stainless steel case built for daily wear
- Water-resistant up to 100m — pool friendly, beach ready
- Luminous hands for visibility anytime
⚙️ Movement Options
- NH35 (Japan): 24 jewels, 21,600 BPH, -/+10–40 sec/day (typically closer to +/- 10)
- Sellita SW200 (Swiss): 28,800 BPH, adjusted in 5 positions, Glucydur balance, Anachron hairspring, Incabloc shock protection
? Technical Specs
- Case Sizes: 36mm (12mm thick) or 39mm (12.8mm thick)
- Material: Solid 316L stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire crystal for exceptional scratch resistance
- Bracelet: 904L Stainless Steel (Jubilee or Oyster)
- Jubilee fits wrists 6.5" - 8.25"
- Oyster fits wrists 6.25" to 8.5"
- *please inquire for shorter options or to add additional links
- Pictured: 40mm case on a 7.25" wrist
?️ Built-to-Order
Each HalfShell is built by hand in my Portland home office. If you have an urgent timeline situation and didn't choose the rush option at checkout, please e-mail us asap.
Note that we are working to build up stock, so it is possible a watch ships more quickly than that.
Here's a video of me building a SubMeloner at 30-40x speed:
?️ Mechanical vs. Quartz
- Mechanical: Manually wound, powered by a spring
- Automatic: Self-winding as you wear it
- Quartz: Battery-powered, precise ticking
Mechanical watches carry history, craft, and rhythm—tangible time you can feel.
?️ Warranty Info
- Covered (2 years): Movement, hands, dial, and build defects
- Not covered: Scratches, accidental damage, water mishandling, or unauthorized repair
If anything feels off, we’ll make it right. Guaranteed.
