Racer Watch Brand

Nº 1968

As the leading racer watch brand, we are thrilled to present our Nº 1968 watch collection.

Inspired by the adrenaline and precision of motorsports, these timepieces embody the spirit of racing in every detail.

With bold designs, reliable movements and durable construction, our Nº 1968 collection is built to withstand the fast-paced lifestyle of racing enthusiasts.

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Nº 1968 Black

CHF 542.00
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Nº 1968 Gold

CHF 542.00
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Nº 1968 Cerulean

CHF 323.00
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Nº 1968 Red

CHF 323.00
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Nº 1968 Cream

CHF 323.00
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Nº 1968 Blue

CHF 542.00
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Nº 1968 Green

CHF 542.00
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Nº 1968 Phantom

CHF 542.00
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Nº 1968 Orange

CHF 542.00
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Nº 1968 White

CHF 602.00

It marks the 1968 season of World Championship motor racing.

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Case

Polished Stainless Steel

Power Reserve

Nº 513S Ronda Quartz
or
Nº 9015 / Nº 8217 Miyota Automatic

Strap

Italian Leather
or
Jubilee Band

Water Resistant

100m or 10 ATM

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Our Craftsmanship

Movements

Pioneering Watch Calibres

Racer watch brand assembled around highly-reliable movements to give you the ability to maintain the watch with us directly or with another service.

The Nº 9015 & Nº 8217 Miyota calibre are analogue automatic movements, assembled in Japan.

The Nº 513S Ronda calibre is an analogue quartz movement, assembled in Switzerland.

They are produced in-house by high-speed automatic assembly lines and undergo strict quality checks to ensure long-lasting design.

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Materials

Type 316L Stainless Steel

With its extra-low carbon content and added Molybdenum, type 316L stainless steel is incredibly strong and extremely resistant to corrosion from seawater or acidic liquids.

It’s also magnetic resistant, unlike the general-use stainless steel grade of 201 or 304L.

We select 316L as the choice of material to provide an affordable, race watch brand without ever having to compromise on quality.

Every watch is built with British and imported parts and assembled in our workshop.

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The Presentation

Packaging

Recyclable, Renewable, Reusable, Biodegradable & Sustainable

The innovative cardboard packaging has been engineered as a lightweight solution to reduce wasteful distribution.

With a recycling rate of over 80%, corrugated cardboard has the best UK recyclability record of any packaging material, saving an area the size of Greater London from landfill every 4 months.

We endeavour to use recycled stock at every possible opportunity.

Our well-designed ‘right sized’ solution provides maximum protection with minimal use of material to eliminate waste, as well as reducing storage & transportation costs.

The inherent beauty of this repurposed material is adorned by our own exclusive artwork.

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Artefacts

The Story of WT Author
ARTEFACT 1: NUMBERED & SIGNED SCREENPRINT

A signed and numbered limited edition bumper sticker, pressed on the finest certified ethically-sourced stock.

The exclusive artwork is inspired by our close-knit community of watch enthusiasts Club Thirteen Red.

ARTEFACT 2: CHAPTER 7 FROM THE BOOK OF WT AUTHOR

The story of the Nº 1968 visualised within a beautifully formatted book that includes stunning photography of the full watch chapter. 

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What the Press says

“We come barreling right out of the gates with our own unique vision” and roll from there…

We’ve been featured in some of the world’s top publications, and they just can’t get enough of us.

Crown Unfiltered
@crownunfiltered
“Sam is one half of WT AUTHOR, a British watch brand with story, originality and character. This is the first time I have had the opportunity to sit down with Sam and hear all the stories of that journey in such detail. There is everything from Kickstarter campaigns to the growing pains of entrepreneurship. They have lived it all and Sam shared it all!”
Crown Unfiltered
@crownunfiltered
This is the first time I have had the opportunity to sit down with Sam and hear all the stories of that journey in such detail. There is everything from Kickstarter campaigns to the growing pains of entrepreneurship.

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The Making of Nº 1968

We’re excited to share our passion for horology with you through our fun, informative and engaging videos. 

Together, we’ll unravel the intricate artistry and precision engineering that goes into creating these marvelous masterpieces.

The New Chapter

After 11 years of creating bespoke watches, we’re embarking on an exciting new journey focused on custom design services. While we’re stopping the production and servicing of our own collection, we remain dedicated to the art of watchmaking. Join us in this new chapter as we continue to craft unique, timeless pieces for others.

Jon, Sam & Sarah