Straum’s Titanium Marvel Endures: The 'Stormy Seas' Special Edition Watch Fueled by Arctic Expedition

The Straum ‘Stormy Seas’ Special Edition watch is not a mere horological marvel, but a testament of the human ability to survive against nature’s whims. A near-disaster experience on an expedition to Jan Mayen in the Arctic in 2022 became a defining moment not just for the brand, but particularly for Rob Nudds, The Real Time Show co-host and a long-time Straum collaborator. When a Force 9 gale stormed, the time, as the team knew it, was irrevocably altered. This experiential transformation of time found expression in the Straum Stormy Seas watch. Built on the brand’s Grade 5 titanium platform, the watch is designed to embody contrast, endurance and memory. The design parlays the multi-stage dial construction of Straum into a stark visual narrative drawn from the expedition. The dial pays tribute to the harrowing moments at sea. Flashes of fluorescent orange on a grey-blue backdrop recollect the survival suits the team wore during the storm. Furthering the unique design, the seconds hand is a Fluor Orange hand, chosen for immediate legibility when each second was a crucial measure of survival. The watch serves as a physical reminder of the disorienting experience of time when survival margins become razor-thin. The ‘Stormy Seas’ watch maintains the proportions of the original Jan Mayen collection with the benefits of a bead-blasted Grade 5 titanium case. It features a lightweight profile and a matte finish, extending a discreet presence despite its robust design language. Ergonomics are taken a notch higher with Straum’s integrated rubber-strap system anchored by the Straum Coupling made of Grade 5 titanium. The straps can be changed sans tools, with internals scalloped for ventilation. Accompanied by a titanium buckle, they contribute to the overall feel on the wrist. The La Joux-Perret G101 movement ensures a power reserve of 68 hours and is built for active wear. Keeping true to Straum’s wider philosophy of creating utilitarian watches, the Jan Mayen Titanium platform is renowned for weight, balance and shape that facilitate long-term comfort and versatility. The special edition watch will be available exclusively via pre-order on Straum’s website. It bears testament to Straum’s ethos of crafting watches that embody stories from uncompromising terrains and weather.