Press Release No. 148

NEW SPARTA STINGRAY SERIES INTRODUCES A SPLASH OF COLOR

Now available in three exciting new finishes, the Sparta Stingray series are for bold, adventurous watch collectors only!

Charcoal, Green or Vibrant Red, the cases are finished with durable high gloss lacquer that will maintain its beauty for years to come.  The executive case features a pull-out drawer for additional storage for up to six watches.  The interior is lined with luxurious black suede that complements any style watch.

The Sparta Stingray winders employ the very successful ROTORWIND winding mechanism to keep your automatic watch wound and ready for your next adventure.  Available in either AC or DC versions, the internal micro-processor signals the drive motor to make a single turn every 10 or 15 minutes causing the watch to swing back and forth for several oscillations just as if you were wearing it on your wrist.  The 15 minute program on battery powered winders (extended program) allows many watches that wind in both directions to remain fully wound while on the winder, providing increased battery life by as much as 50%.  The winding action of the Sparta watchwinder is totally self-regulating and there is absolutely no chance of damaging an expensive watch by over winding.  A semi-circular rotor, attached to the back of each mounting cup, is the "heart" of the patented ROTORWIND system.  Made from a dense, non-magnetic iron material, it is supported by two free-turning precision ball bearings, thus enabling the heavy mass of the rotor to produce the "back and forth" motion when the cup is raised and then released from the 12 o'clock position.  Each head has its own power switch and operates independently.

The Sparta series of watchwinders are still available in the traditional Teakwood finish.