Hey everybody, Bilal right here. Earlier than we get to the hands-on, I wish to formally congratulate Joseph W. from Virginia, USA who submitted the profitable identify for what is going to henceforth be often known as the Tockr Skytrain watch. After all, this isn’t nearly bragging rights — Joseph goes to obtain a Tockr Skytrain watch of his personal. As well as, he’s going to go to Tockr in Austin, Texas, which is one thing we’ll hold you guys updated on.
There have been some fairly nice submissions from you all, however I feel Tockr Skytrain has a pleasant ring to it, proper?
Once more, congrats to Joseph! Now, here’s a nearer, hands-on take a look at the watch that we photographed and wrote about earlier than even we knew what the identify was written by Ariel Adams:
During the month of Could 2019, American-based watch model TOCKR held a contest on aBlogtoWatch to be able to each give away considered one of these new watches, in addition to declare the respect of naming it. Naming watches generally is a problem however corporations are rewarded when a watch’s identify is simply as interesting because the watch itself. The profitable identify is “Skytrain,” which looks like an apt moniker.
The watch itself is the only and newest creation from Austin, Texas-based TOCKR. Impressed by flight, the Skytrain watch is designed to be a cushty each day put on with each character and some enticing shade decisions. On my wrist is clearly the TOCKR Skytrain with the metallic sunburst blue dial, nevertheless it additionally comes with a sunburst grey or black dial choice, as properly (with the love-it-or-leave-it crimson “crosshairs” in the course of the face). Lots of people have been telling me that that is their “favourite TOCKR watch but.” I can see what they imply. That is probably the most conservative of the model’s watches, in addition to the simplest — in a time when a number of collectors are in search of easy, conservative watches from up-and-coming manufacturers. The Skytrain is just not good, however it’s a spirited alternative, and I feel it should serve many individuals properly.
First, two good issues concerning the TOCKR Skytrain watch are its carrying consolation and visible legibility. The polished and brushed metal case is 42mm-wide with a tonneau-style form. The watch case appears to be an authentic design however the look is supposed to counsel classic sport watches with comparable shapes. The case is definitely on the thicker aspect for a three-hand watch (about 13mm-thick), nevertheless it wears near the wrist and the assorted tapering on the case helps to visually slim it down.
With simply 50 meters of water resistance, it doesn’t have a screw-down crown. It does, in fact, have a flat AR-coated sapphire crystal over the dial. The general case design is nice and positively a spotlight of the watch. Provided that the lugs roughly combine with the form of the case, and given the precise dimensions of the TOCKR Skytrain, it really wears a bit small. Powering the watch is a Swiss ETA 2834-A6 computerized motion. The motion has an influence reserve of 42 hours and operates at 4Hz. The dial presents simply the time with no date.
The rear of the case has a pleasant design however at this roughly $1,000 worth level, I’m not a fan of the look of calmly laser-etched metallic. It’s legible, however I choose a deeper engraving or extra substantial etching on the rear of the case to be able to counsel a extra high-end look. The watches are, nevertheless, individually numbered with serial numbers, which is uncommon for watches at this worth level.
My very own and different folks’s favourite function of the TOCKR Skytrain watch is the yellow airplane motif on the finish of the second hand. It’s positioned to take a look at although it’s flying throughout the dial. This isn’t the primary time I’ve seen this, however it’s uncommon and a welcome factor of character for the general design. The remainder of the dial is respectable however nothing significantly particular or authentic. My greatest difficulty is that I feel the dial could be higher weighted if there have been a singular hour indicator at 12 o’clock. TOCKR did give the “60” mark above the hour shade a distinct shade, however I don’t suppose that is sufficient to “floor” the dial and make it straightforward for the attention to shortly establish the place the 12 o’clock hour marker is.
The hour and minute fingers are seemingly impressed by trendy Royal Oak Offshore, which is okay. Though once you take a look at the dial from afar, the hour markers themselves really feel a bit small and underweighted when your entire case form and total watch composition is considered. For spherical two of the Skytrain watch, I’d prefer to see TOCKR spend most of its time tweaking the dial. Once more, the dial is admittedly well-made, however for my part, it has some minor points with proportions and may benefit from having a bit extra character. The very best factor is the aircraft motif on the second hand, however the remainder of the seconds hand (in stamped, polished metallic) really seems to be thicker than it must be.
Dial design is difficult, for certain, and I’m merely being choosy as a result of I just like the TOCKR model and I need the very best for it. The Skytrain is a profitable watch, and I do know it should make lots of people pleased with its snug case and easy-to-read dial. My criticisms are supposed to assist TOCKR tweak the product the subsequent time round. I additionally really feel that this watch may benefit from an identical metal metallic bracelet. The watch really comes with two straps which might be fairly good. My favourite is the rubber strap (which comes with two lengths for narrower and wider wrists). TOCKR neatly included quick-release spring bars that make swapping the straps with out instruments a breeze – one other welcome function, for certain. The TOCKR Skytrain watch began with a pre-order worth of $950 USD, and the complete worth after supply of the watch begins is $1,200 USD. See extra on the TOCKR web site right here.
