L&MR MECHANICAL SWIFTSURE

The L&MR MECHANICAL collection received the Winner Award in the prestigious German Design Awards 2024 competition and a gold award in the international MUSE Design Awards 2023 in the USA.

The L&MR collection, crafted in an Industrial style and inspired by the era of the Industrial Revolution, is dedicated to the 1830 event – the opening of the Manchester - Liverpool railway line (abbreviated L&MR for Liverpool and Manchester Railway) in Great Britain, which initiated the development of railway transport, representing the pinnacle of engineering and design thought and a symbol of progress of that era.

The new mechanism, as well as a special Hvilina-winder key for winding it, has become the hallmark of the updated Miyota 9029 premium automatic mechanical models. The revised design of the case back now showcases the movement's operation, and the rotor features stylized engraving. The overall look has also changed, becoming more subdued and elegant: a refreshed dial design with an added window demonstrating a movement component, a new indication style, and a refreshed case design.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• movement - Miyota 9029 premium automatic, 24 jewel bearings, 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 200 pieces;
• warranty – 24 months;
• watch lifespan – from 10 years.

The Industrial Revolution of the 18th-19th centuries was a pivotal event in society and contributed to the development of industrialization. It was accompanied by the urbanization of the population, rapid economic growth, and an improved quality of life. This period of history was full of new discoveries and bold decisions that inspired us to create the L&MR collection. The concept was based on the event of 1830: the opening of the Manchester-Liverpool railway line (Liverpool and Manchester Railway) in Great Britain. This event marked the beginning of railway transport development, which became the epitome of engineering and construction thought, a symbol of progress of that era.

The sides of the case have been styled to resemble railway tracks.

The main feature of the updated models is the new movement and a special Hvilina-winder key for winding.

The unusual solution, proposed by our engineers and designers, aims to diversify the user experience of wristwatches and to solve a number of technical challenges posed by the complex case with protruding "side rails".

The design of the Hvilina-winder key was made with reference to the aesthetics of the industrial style with a brand engraving.
The winding crown has a hexagonal shape, which corresponds to the style and overall concept of the collection.

The updated watch dial has been made in a more subdued, classic style and now features a window that showcases the movement's operation. The distinctive colored marker at the 27th minute refers to an interesting historical fact: trains on the Liverpool-Manchester railway line ran at a speed of 27 km/h.

The redesigned back cover is also one of the main features of the models. The transparent central part, enclosed in a stylized gear, demonstrates the operation of the mechanism.

The collection is available in six different colors. Each model is named after one of the trains that ran on the railway: Rocket, Phoenix, Northum (from Northumbrian), Planet, Swiftsure, Lion, Novelty. The rotor of each model's movement features an engraving of its corresponding train, as well as the date the railway opened.
The watch case is made of stainless steel, water resistance - 50 m, sapphire crystal, strap material - genuine leather.