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Vertex

UK

$1,000–$2,000

Born from British military heritage, Vertex is a modern resurrection of a historic name that once supplied the Ministry of Defence. The brand is built on a philosophy of purposeful, no-nonsense engineering. Each watch is a contemporary tool, designed for reliability and legibility in demanding environments. Distilled in the UK, Vertex combines genuine historical provenance with modern manufacturing precision, creating robust timepieces that honour their 'Dirty Dozen' ancestry while meeting the exacting standards of today's enthusiast. This is where authentic story meets tangible substance.

Signature Collection

The M100 is Vertex\'s flagship, a direct descendant of their original 1944 military-issue watch. It features a 40mm stainless steel case, a highly legible black dial with vintage lume, and a robust Sellita SW510 manual-wound movement. Built to modern standards with a sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance, it perfectly bridges historical authenticity and contemporary tool-watch performance.

Why Buy

  • Authentic British Military Heritage
  • Modern Reinterpretations of Historic Models
  • Superlative Build Quality & Finishing
  • Direct-to-Consumer Value Proposition
Country
UK
Price Range
$1,000–$2,000
Speciality
Field

Watch Models

9 AVAILABLE · 18 TOTAL

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Bronze 36 Black

Bronze 36 Black

$1,912Sold Out
Bronze 36 DE

Bronze 36 DE

$1,996Available
Bronze 36 DE Pre Order

Bronze 36 DE Pre Order

$1,996Sold Out
Bronze 36 Green

Bronze 36 Green

$1,912Available
M36

M36

$1,792Available

36mm

M36 DE

M36 DE

$1,888Available
M36 DE Pr-order

M36 DE Pr-order

$1,888Available
M60 AquaLion D

M60 AquaLion D

$2,375Sold Out

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