Guardian, steward, trustee.
The design is to remind us how we are only guardians of the ocean and all that surrounds it. We are morally and spiritually bound to nurture and protect the environment and its wildlife for future generations.
This motif features a manta ray as its central figure — with the face of Tangaroa, God of Sea and Water.
On either side of Tangaroa are the endangered albatross and red-billed gull.
The sides of the lugs feature manaia offering protection to these seabirds, and the tops feature the face of Tangaroa.
Kaitiaki is the first Moana Pacific Waterman to be included in our exclusive Art Collection. Each piece is individually hand-engraved by Christchurch, New Zealand artist Andrew Biggs. And each feature painstaking levels of detail in their motifs.
Case Dimensions: 42mm x 51mm lug-to-lug, 22mm lug width, 13mm tall (excl. crystal)
Material: 316L stainless steel case, crown, and buckles. Fine brushed finishing throughout.
Bezel: Ceramic (matte finish), engraved and fully lumed (Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium).
Dial: Sandwich construction with Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium lume; fully brushed hands with Super-LumiNova® Old Radium lume.
Water-resistance: 500m/1650ft water resistance. Viton gasket used on case back.
Movement: ETA Caliber 2824-2, Reserve 38 hours.
Crystal: Sapphire (high domed), AR coating.
Crown: Screw down, raised Magrette shield logo.
Straps: Textured rubber (black).
Limited: 10 pieces*
Price: $3200.00 (plus $65.00 shipping)
Note: Free shipping within New Zealand