Respektiv Heat Collection

Heat watches are designed on the computer without many limits.  There is a unique merger of technology and vintage craftsmanship.  If you want crisp, black text, Heat is what you want.  The dials can be made from recycled copper or aluminum.  We can paint them any color you like (though the darker the color, the harder it gets to read).  We can leave them in raw metal or add a unique finishing.  The copper dials can  be corroded with Sulphur or silvered.  the Sulphur finish brings out amazing hues of red, copper, brown and grey tones while the silvering uses a centuries old technique to bring out a warm silver tone.  Heat watches are built around the Unitas 6498/1 movements from Unitas, ETA or Seagull.  Movements can be reconditioned vintage or brand new - your choice.

Here is how it works.  If you see something you like, you can always buy a unique stock watch.  A few clicks and its on the way.  If you want something different, start by clicking the "Contact Respektiv" tab to your left.  We can change out a component on an existing watch or build from scratch.  Leave your contact information and we will set a time for a short telephone call.  If you can give me a little idea of what kind of project you want, leave that in the message.  On that call, we will settle in on what we want to build and the budget.  Case, dial, strap hands and movement can all be your choice.  I'll send you a few renderings.  Once approved, I'll get to building.  Often times, I will have to source new parts.  These parts are common in Europe and Asia but in the US, there just not the selection of components so there could be a ≈30 day lead time.   I'll search world wide to get what we want.  Once we settle on the design, I can get you a more accurate delivery estimate.  If you are ever in Memphis, let's sit down, look at some pieces and build something amazing.