The Spirit of America "Mother of Pearl" is a fun interpretation of Kobold's minimalist commemorative wristwatch. A genuine mother of pearl dial graces this magnificent timepiece, whose dimensions allow ample light to enter the dial aperture. The result is a startling display of shimmering colors and lines.
The watch itself is housed in an oversized Soarway case made from aerospace-grade titanium. It is powered by a modified Unitas 6497 movement, displaying only hours and minutes on a brushed-finish dial with applied indices. A throwback to the traditions of yesteryear, the movement is hand-wound and features extensive decorative finishing, including a reference to the Kobold Watch Company's place of origin; the main plate of the movement features a gilded engraving that reads "KOBOLD WATCH COMPANY, PITTSBURGH/PA".
The Spirit of America's Soarway case consists of 19 individual pieces and is water-resistant to a depth of 100 meters (330ft.). Measuring 44mm in diameter, the case features a domed sapphire crystal in the front and a plane sapphire crystal on the back.
As part of our ongoing efforts to increase our U.S.-based manufacturing, the Spirit of America is Kobold's first wristwatch that is completely assembled in the United States. Its movement is modified in-house and all watches are warranted for 24 months.
The Spirit of America arrives in a wooden collector's box and on a hand-stitched genuine Louisiana alligator strap, which was specially crafted to complement the mother of pearl dial. The watch features screw-locked lug bars to which the strap is secured. A solid titanium Soarway bracelet is available on request.
The watch was originally commissioned to pay tribute to the spirit of a country that has had to overcome great obstacles in its relatively short history. In observance of the 5th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Kobold auctioned off a number of celebrity-worn pre-production Spirit of America wristwatches worn by actors James Gandolfini and Gary Sinise, architect Daniel Libeskind, explorers Will Cross and Sir Ranulph Fiennes, television and radio personality Glenn Beck, and pop-artist Burton Morris. The proceeds benefited the United Service Organization of New York City.
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