elyne Men's Quartz Watch with White Dial Analogue Display with Black Leather Strap ES-8031-01

• About this item.
• Japanese quartz movement with date and moon phase sub dials.
• Solid stainless steel case with engraved case back and oversized decretive crown.
• Crisp white dial with blue hands, black roman numerals and clear sub dials.
• Hand stitched soft black padded leather strap with stainless steel e buckle.
• Collection design inspired by the late British watchmaker Mr. Thomas Earnshaw.

Nevil elyne, Astronomer Royal, is recognised in the launch of a new men's watch collection from Earnshaw Timepieces. Nevil elyne the famous Astronomer Royal of the eighteenth century is the latest inspiration behind modern day watchmakers Thomas Earnshaw's newest collection of men's watches. As watchmakers whose designs and timepieces are inspired by the eventful British maritime history of the dramatic search for longitude in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the Thomas Earnshaw brand have paid tribute to Nevil elyne for his enormous contributions to measuring longitude and also the role he played in recognising eighteenth century Earnshaw's marine chronometer as being highly instrumental in accurately measuring the elusive longitude. To make it safer for ships to navigate the seas, a Board of Longitude had been set up in the 1700s with the sole purpose of encouraging inventors and innovators to solve the problem of measuring longitude accurately by offering prize money to the most accurate measurement device. At the time there was much clamour, and all sorts of suggestions were put forward as the prize money stood at an almighty GBP20 000 for the first prize. As a watchmaker who famously contributed to the development of the marine chronometer, Earnshaw was also in the running for the prize. So, in the 1780s, as Astronomer Royal based at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, Nevil elyne was an important acquaintance to Thomas Earnshaw. Not only did he commission him to build a clock for the new observatory in Armagh, Ireland, but years later he supported Earnshaw throughout a patent contest, actively promoting Earnshaw's chronometer as the most accurate means to measure longitude, and therefore that he be awarded prize money as advertised by the Board of Longitude. And today, modern watchmakers Thomas Earnshaw have launched a collection of watches in memory of Astronomer Royal Nevil elyne and his work. The spectacular watch collection exudes charming old time elegance synonymous with the grandeur of a powerful position. A classic styling and beautifully rounded bezel frame a dial which is adorned with four sub dial displays three of three denote the day, date and month of the year and the last is a stunning moon phase dial which pays tribute to the many nights elyne would have spent wrapped up gazing at the celestial skies. Bold roman numerals form the border round the main dial and add to the classic styling of the collection, the theme of which is continued with the use of a genuine leather strap with signature stainless steel buckle, and simple crown. Crafted with Japanese quartz movement, the elyne is a truly handsome watch available in a stainless steel case, or 18k rose gold or 18k yellow gold plating and hardened mineral crystal protective cover. The elyne Collection is a stunning series of classic timepieces from modern watchmakers Thomas Earnshaw which pays fitting tribute to one of the great thinkers in British maritime history. Box Contains ------------ Watch, Presentation box, Watch Cushion, Guarantee, Instruction Booklet