The Only True USA-Made Field Watch Embraces Its American Heritage

Weiss teams up with Imogene + Willie on a stunning edition of one of the brand’s best automatic timepieces.

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Due to a lack of infrastructure and ever-increasing production costs, the United States just doesn’t have the same kind of watchmaking tradition as, say, Switzerland or even Japan.

And that makes Weiss, purveyor of field watches and more, a diamond in the rough, as the brand is one of the few that offers watches with American-made movements (meaning not just “assembled” in the USA).

Yet, even for this outfit, the Imogene + Willie x Weiss Watch Co. 38mm Automatic 002 is particularly steeped in Americana.

Black Weiss wristwatch with beige numerals, orange second hand, date window, and green fabric strap. — Field watches simply do not get more American than this one.

American fieldwork

Even without the collaborative elements, this Weiss field watch is pretty special. And that goes far beyond its stunning, classic good looks. In fact, a lot of it is hidden from even the keenest eyes.

For example, that classic polished silver case isn’t made from stainless steel, as is typical of most field watches (and watches in general). Rather, this one is crafted from titanium, making it lighter and stronger.

Close-up of a black Weiss wristwatch with beige numerals, orange second hand, and green fabric strap. — The watch’s case is crafted from lightweight, incredibly strong titanium.

Yet, there’s an argument to be made that what is housed within that case is far more crucial. The movement is a house-made Weiss Watch Company Caliber 2130 mechanical movement, built on a 2892A2 base that’s finished and assembled by hand. And yes, it’s an automatic.

The watch also features a sapphire crystal on both the front and the exhibition caseback. And the whole, beautiful package is rated for depths of up to 100 meters.

Watch face with black dial and beige numerals, two green fabric strap pieces above, and brown leather strap pieces with silver buckle below. — This timepiece comes with both a Cordura fabric strap and a hand-stitched Horween leather strap.

USA, all the way

The timepiece itself qualifies as perhaps the only “true” USA-made field watch currently on the market. However, Imogene + Willie have equipped it with stylish elements that deepen its connection to Americana.

Each watch comes with two straps. The first is a classic Cordura nylon fabric strap, which hearkens to the origins of the field watch. It’s also incredibly tough and durable.

Close-up of the back of a Weiss watch with visible mechanical movement and brown leather strap. — Through the exhibition caseback, you can view the hand-assembled Weiss Watch Company Caliber 2130 mechanical movement.

The second is arguably even more spectacular, as it is crafted from high-quality Horween leather, sourced from the brand’s world-famous tannery in Chicago, and hand-sewn in Nashville. Both straps are distinct and really alter the watch’s vibe, offering plenty of versatility.

As a finishing touch, every watch comes in a “custom I+W pouch constructed from Mt. Vernon Mills canvas with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity, all housed inside a custom Weiss red oak wooden box,” according to the brand.

Brown leather watch strap with white stitching and a black Weiss watch face on a grid-patterned beige background. — Even for this distinctly American brand, this may be the most Americana-imbued timepiece Weiss has ever built.

Availability and pricing

The Imogene + Willie x Weiss Watch Co. 38mm Automatic 002 is live on the former brand’s site with a $3,200 price tag. Unfortunately, it looks like it may have already sold out, and, as a limited edition, it’s doubtful that it will return.

Close-up of a Weiss wristwatch with a black dial, beige numerals, orange second hand, date window, and green fabric strap.

Imogene + Willie x Weiss Watch Co. 38mm Automatic 002

Specs

Case Size	38mm
Movement	Weiss Caliber 2130
Water Resistance	100m

$3,200 at Imogene + Willie

About the Author: Sean Tirman is an associate editor at Gear Patrol who specializes in EDC, cannabis and outdoor gear.

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