L&MR MECHANICAL NORTHUM

The L&MR collection is inspired by the Industrial Revolution and is dedicated to an event from 1830: the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway (L&MR) in Great Britain, which marked the beginning of railway transport development, representing the pinnacle of engineering and design, and a symbol of progress at that time.

Over the years, the L&MR collection has won 6 international awards, including the prestigious Winner German Design Award 2024 in the Excellent Product Design – Luxury Goods category.
The collection has been featured in renowned media such as WATCHPRO, HYPEBEAST, T3.com, and Time&Tide.

L&MR mechanical models feature a complex case with a vertically positioned crown and a special Hvilina-winder key for winding the movement. The refreshed models' design is a modern interpretation of Art Deco style, incorporating even bolder references to the collection's concept. The watch is equipped with a premium Miyota 9029 automatic movement with 24 jewels.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• movement - Miyota 9029 premium automatic, 24 jewels, 42-hour power reserve, accuracy -10+30 seconds per day;
• sapphire crystals on the front and back of the watch;
• case material - stainless steel;
• quick release leather strap;
• water resistance - 50 m;
• engraved on the back cover;
• case size - 34х39х10 mm;
• dimensions - 39.2х51.1х11.4 mm;
• strap width - 22 mm;
• limited edition of 300 pieces;
• warranty – 24 months;
• watch lifespan – from 10 years.

The Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries was a pivotal event in society's life, leading to industrialization. It was accompanied by urbanization, rapid economic growth, and an increase in the quality of life. This historical period brought many new discoveries and bold solutions that inspired us to create the L&MR collection.

The concept is based on an event from 1830: the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in Great Britain. This marked the beginning of railway transport development, which was the culmination of engineering and design achievements, a symbol of progress at that time.

The new models retain the recognizable case shape, as well as the main feature of the collection: the vertical position of the crown and the special HVILINA-winder mechanism. This unusual solution adopted by our designers and engineers aims to diversify the experience of using a wristwatch, as well as to solve a number of technical challenges related to the complex case, whose sides are stylized as railway tracks.

At the same time, the completely refreshed design of the new dial now includes even bolder references to the collection's concept. Compositionally, the dial is divided into two parts: a guilloché outer part and a circular inner part with indicator elements. Both parts of the dial are connected by a "railway line" that serves as a minute display.

The hour markers are represented by Roman numerals alternating with applied signs in the form of decorative screws. Here, HVILINA designers adopted a deconstruction approach: the stylized screws are logically connected to the minute "railway," which imitates a real railway track fastening system.

The watch hands have also been redesigned in Art Deco style, in line with the overall concept of the new models' design.

Another unusual detail of the watch is the ornament above the 6 o'clock marker in the form of a "Beware of the trains" sign, whose design mimics the appearance of 19th-20th century railway signs of the same name installed in England. The distinctive color of the sign at 27 minutes refers to an interesting historical fact: trains on the Liverpool-Manchester railway traveled at a speed of 27 km/h.

The back cover is made of stainless steel. A transparent sapphire crystal in the central part, enclosed in a stylized gear, demonstrates the movement's operation. The watch is powered by a premium Miyota 9029 automatic movement with 24 jewels.

The collection is represented by four models in different colors. Each model is named after one of the trains that ran on the railway and a numerical index: Rocket 0-2-2, Northum (from Northumbrian) 0-2-2, Planet 2-2-0, and Lion 0-4-2. The rotor of each model's movement features an engraving of the corresponding train, as well as the railway's opening date.

The watch case is made of stainless steel, water resistance - 50 m, sapphire crystal, strap material - genuine leather.