In 1939 Jan graduated as an instrument-maker but in 1940, he went to Vestfold to fight against the German invasion. The battle was soon lost however and after escaping to Sweden, where he was convicted of espionage and expelled, he travelled to Britain via the USSR, Africa, and USA, eventually arriving in 1941 where he then joined the “Norwegian Independent Company 1”
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£1.128
Marin – Swedish for marine, relating to or of the sea.
The Marin epitomises the core attributes of Scandinavian design, where optimal functionality and no-fuss simplicity is matched by the highest standards of Swiss manufacturing. The 44mm stainless steel case houses a Swiss made automatic movement with a 40 hr power reserve that can be marvelled at through the transparent back. The sapphire crystal ensures maximum protection from scratches, whilst the date and rotating ceramic bezel track the passage of time and the Super-Luminova hands and hour markers provide optimum legibility. The durability and toughness of this watch is perfectly reflected in its prowess under water, being water-resistant to 500M, therefore enabling deep-water diving. With a choice of an arctic blue, verdant green or fearless black dial, the latter also being available with a black PVD coating and rubber strap, the Marin is the perfect watch for those looking for a robust and intrepid companion.
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£1.085
Marin – Swedish for marine, relating to or of the sea.
The Marin epitomises the core attributes of Scandinavian design, where optimal functionality and no-fuss simplicity is matched by the highest standards of Swiss manufacturing. The 44mm stainless steel case houses a Swiss made automatic movement with a 40 hr power reserve that can be marvelled at through the transparent back. The sapphire crystal ensures maximum protection from scratches, whilst the date and rotating ceramic bezel track the passage of time and the Super-Luminova hands and hour markers provide optimum legibility. The durability and toughness of this watch is perfectly reflected in its prowess under water, being water-resistant to 500M, therefore enabling deep-water diving. With a choice of an arctic blue, verdant green or fearless black dial, the latter also being available with a black PVD coating and rubber strap, the Marin is the perfect watch for those looking for a robust and intrepid companion
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£868
Takt – Swedish for pace and beat.
The Takt has the modern simplicity and classic design features you would expect of a Scandinavian watch with the added sophistication of a window that reveals the heart of the watch’s Swiss-made movement in action, a wheel which oscillates 4 full times per second, corresponding to a staggering heart rate of 8 beats per second. This design classic, in a 40mm case with sword-shaped hands and baton hour markers has a 38 hour power reserve and a glass back, which provides further opportunity to marvel at the craftmanship of this Swiss-made watch. The sapphire crystal protects the glass from scratching and provides optimal legibility. The choice of a white dial in yellow or rose gold PVD plated stainless steel case combined with a black leather strap ensures this design classic will stylishly compliment men and women in both formal an informal occasions.
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£737
Stil – Swedish for stylish and chic.
The Stil is the perfect embodiment of Scandinavian simplicity, minimalism and functionality combined with Swiss made craftsmanship, creating a stylish watch that is both modern and classic. The 42mm case houses a Swiss-made automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve, the craftsmanship of which is self-evident from the case’s glass back. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, subtle date, stylish red-tipped second hand and Super-LumiNova hands and markers accessorize a choice of a stunning metallic blue or green dial with a tan or black leather strap.
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