Model Three Special Edition - Blue Dial / SS Case
** This watch will be available on the 14th of March at 4pm GMT **
This limited edition timepiece has been meticulously crafted to celebrate British Watchmakers’ Day 2025, featuring a newly designed blue, white, and red dial — a colour scheme that naturally evokes a strong connection to British heritage and institutions.
Staying true to Alkin’s ethos of creating robust, functional tool watches, the Special Edition distills every element down to achieve a simple yet visually balanced design that offers maximum legibility, functionality, and versatility. This refined aesthetic is elevated with the introduction of polished Arabic numerals, markers, and a bold sword-and-arrow handset — marking an evolution in Alkin’s distinctive ‘house style.’ The applied numbers and markers are paired with a brushed sandwich dial, creating a sense of depth that catches the light from every angle. This effect is further enhanced by the circular brushing on the top dial and a vertical brush finish on the lower dial.
The use of sapphire crystal, Super-LumiNova and the Miyota 9039 automatic movement all demonstrates the central alkin commitment to quality and functionality. These firm choices in materials and movements exemplify our unwavering pledge to crafting timepieces of the highest caliber while maintaining an accessible price point.
A ceramic insert is house within the unidirectional rotating bezel, with the numbers and markers being laser etched and then filled with BGW9 Super-LlumiNova.
All versions of the Model Three will ship on a brushed stainless steel bracelet with solid endlinks and a milled clasp. Adjustment links are secured by screw pins and a six stop micro adjustment allows you to achieve a perfect fit.
The Special Edition is limited to 40 pieces.
Specifications
Case: 316L stainless steel
Finish: Brushed stainless steel
Movement: Miyota 9039
Lume: Super-LumiNova BGW9
Lens: Sapphire with AR coating
Strap: 316L stainless steel bracelet with solid endlinks
Crown: 3.5mm x 6.5mm screw-down
Bezel: External unidirectional
Dimensions: 40.5mm x 48.5mm
Lug width: 20mm
Thickness: 12.5mm
Water resistance: 200m
Extras: Two-slot vegetable-tanned leather travel pouch
Privelaged to have been able to get one of the last special editions. Like others have said, the blue pops so much better in reality. The movement is great and the second hand is so smooth. Feels like it should've cost a lot more. I swapped out the bracelet (which is great, I just prefer rubber straps) for a blue rubber strap. Really happy with this and it's a fine addition to my growing collection. Looking forward to what's next from alkin.
Love the Model 3 Special. I was really drawn to the applied numeral indices on the special, as well as that nice tone of blue. Very happy with the watch. Thinking seriously about the black dial Model 3 now as I love the way that sandwich dial is done. But facing the normal watch guy holdup- too many watches, not enough money. I'm impressed by Alkin. Glad I got a limited edition while I could.
I bought the watch based simply on the images here and I wasn't disappointed. It looks better in person. I had not heard of Alkin before finding this online store, as soon as I saw the three Special, I thought I’d take the chance.
Build quality is very good, the movement is one of my favourites and the buying experience was trouble free.
5 / 5.
Charlie has absolutely knocked it out of the park with the model 3 Special Edition.
I have had my eye on this watch for some time and finally amassed the funds to buy it.
What an absolute stunner!
If you're feeling flush, treat yourself, you won't be sorry.
If you are lucky enough to read this review while this watch is still available- buy this winner while you still have the chance! Outstanding detail - the layered dial face and polished, outlined indices create a unique eye catching allure. Everything about this watch from the dial to the colors, case and bracelet are well considered and work to create a splendid viewing and wearing experience - ‘more than the sum of it’s parts’. This is a bold watch that wears bigger than it’s size and has a sophisticated presence.
Charlie is a pleasure to work with, providing great customer service. I am already looking forward to my next Alkin watch…
