Kaitiaki (Guardian or Protector)
The Magrette watch rotor signifies the name Kaitiaki which means guardian or protector. It features the Gods and the traditional bird like head of the Manaia.
Kaitiaki is mainly used in the sense of sustainable development a concept that was around for a very long time before it became fashionable. In ancient times that meant things like do not kill more than you can eat or only kill the older animal so the young can reproduce to keep the herd alive. Today it could be seen as someone with a conservation attitude or even an organization such as Greenpeace or National Parks Service.
Model: Kaitiaki
Movement: Self-winding, 25 jewel, Swiss movement (ETA cal. 2824-2)
Case Diameter: 44mm excluding crown, stainless steel, PVD.
Rotor: Hand engraved
Case back: Polished stainless steel (customers name is hand-engraved with standard details).
Dial: Laser cut indices filled by hand with LÜM-TEC GX luminous pigment for maximum night time readability and afterglow performance.
Crystal: Sapphire
Water-resistance: 5 ATM
Strap: 24mm leather
Buckle: Polished stainless steel
Wooden box: Kauri (hand-made)
Limited Edition: 25 piece
Price: $1550.00 plus shipping
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To compliment this wonderful piece, we have placed it in handmade boxe that is crafted from timber, milled from the Kauri tree - a protected New Zealand native - engraved with our logo and inlaid with black New Zealand paua shell.
Read about the engraver and the engraving process
Giant Kauri trees were considered by Maori to be the kings of New Zealand forests. The Kauri is one of the largest and oldest growing trees in the world.
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