Half-Shell Continual
High Tide Dial
Light. Fluid. Elegantly powerful.
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🌊 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 Southeast Portland studio, 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
📦 Shipping
Most orders ship within a few days. If you have a tight timeline, e-mail me ASAP and I'll do my best to accommodate.
Each HalfShell is built by hand in my Southeast Portland studio. 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.
🌊 Elevate your wrist with The Half-Shell – where elegance meets the rhythm of the ocean.
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