Route 12
Route 12
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Our first fully-custom timepiece.
When we started Monterey, the goal was to funnel all profit into, at some point, being able to fund our own completely custom timepiece. Thanks to our customers, it happened a LOT sooner than we expected. We expected it to take five years. It took 2 1/2.
So meet the Route 12. Designed from the ground up here in the shop.
It's bigger. But not too big.
It's bolder. But not over the top.
It's functional. In every way.
You'll never need to take it off.
It's cool. Oh yes. It is seriously cool.
The Route 12 combines everything we love about timepieces with a focus on utility, style, aesthetic and functionality. It's named after the famous two-lane beach road that runs down (and up) coastal N. Carolina, connecting the towns and beaches where we grew up.
Inspired by the legendary Panerai Luminor, the Rte. 12 is a true beach-to-boardroom piece. The centerpiece is the dial, which is a cousin to our epic Blackstream dial but with enamel finish and larger indices along with our logo spelled out below the 12.
The "12" features:
- 200M water resistance,
- Triple-applied C3 lume,
- 42mm case width (with crown guards)
- 14mm case height
- NH35A (Seiko) movement
- Double-domed sapphire crystal
- Anti-reflective matte black dial with our iconic "M" logo at 3
- Date window at 6
- Stick handset with arrow sweep and red arrow pip
- Bank vault case back with the Route 12 logo
- Screw-down crown with M logo
- Leather strap with white stitching
- Engraved buckle
A true t-shirt to tux timepiece. And our first foray into true "microbrand" status.
All pre-orders will also receive a Monterey Watch Co. hat. Each piece will also come with a signed COA. The first run will be 50 pieces.
Pictures coming soon! For now we hope the drawing will suffice.
You can see the original sketch in the pictures below!
We are not offering discounts on this piece.
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As an entry level collector watch you can't miss with Monterey
The Route 12 is Monterey’s masterpiece. Impeccable details all the way around. It is definitely a “t-shirt to tux” watch. Thanks again.
Just when I think Tim & crew couldn’t out do themselves, in walks the Route 12!!! And let me tell you, it is a Masterpiece!!! Great size, very comfortable and most importantly keeps GREAT TIME!!
I’m more into the tactical look but I’m glad I bought the RT 12. It’s the first of its kind at Monterey but I’m sure it’s not the last. I do like the cushion style case. Great lumes.
Looking forward to other innovations from Tim and crew.
What a watch! I've been looking for an original piece that stood out from the pack and the Route 12 does just that. It is a great all around watch! This is the first watch that my wife actually commented on and said it's her favorite! Tim's customer service and communication was amazing through the whole process.
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