Camp Fieldtimer: LA-Based Microbrand Launches Car-Inspired Field Watch with Swiss Movement
Camp Watches Enters the Scene with Automotive-Inspired Field Watch
Los Angeles-based independent brand Camp has debuted its inaugural model, the Fieldtimer, a car-inspired field watch that manages to incorporate subtle automotive details without sacrificing its identity as a thoughtfully conceived timepiece. Priced at $900 USD, each of the three colorways is limited to 100 pieces.
BMW 02 Series Color Inspiration
The Camp Fieldtimer draws its color palette from the iconic BMW 02 series (produced 1966-1977), which Car and Driver described as "one of modern civilization's all-time best ways to get somewhere sitting down." The three available colorways are Atlantic Blue, Florida Green, and Málaga Red — each paying tribute to original BMW 02 hues. The Málaga Red version even features a font derived from the dashboard of a 1940 Ford Standard Coupe.
Swiss-Made Lacquer Dial Craftsmanship
The standout feature is the dial, created using 15 layers of Berlac enamelling lacquer — the same century-old Swiss company that supplies BMW and Porsche. Each layer is oven-baked and hand-polished, totaling 1.3mm in thickness. The result is a smooth, glossy surface where the printing and hour markers appear to float above the dial. Every piece of printing and text glows in the dark using Swiss Super-LumiNova.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Case Diameter | 39mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 47.2mm |
| Thickness | 10mm |
| Case Material | 316L Stainless Steel |
| Movement | Sellita SW210-1b (Manual-Wind) |
| Power Reserve | ~42 Hours |
| Crystal | Box-Shaped Sapphire |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Included Straps | 3 (Bracelet + 2 Leather/Cordura) |
| Limited Edition | 100 pieces per colorway |
The watch runs on the Swiss-made Sellita Caliber SW210-1b, a no-date manual-wind movement running at 28,800 vph with approximately 42 hours of power reserve. The movement features customized train wheel bridges with a linear motif revealing the brand's "C" logo.
Complete Package Value
Each Camp Fieldtimer ships with three straps/bracelets (a stainless steel Bonklip-style bracelet, a gray Cordura nylon strap, and a brown leather strap with orange contrast stitching) plus a calfskin travel roll inspired by the vinyl tool kit that accompanied original BMW 02 series cars. All straps feature integrated quick-release springbars for tool-free swaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Camp Fieldtimer automatic or manual-wind?
A: The Fieldtimer is manual-wind, powered by the Swiss Sellita SW210-1b caliber with approximately 42 hours of power reserve.
Q: How many straps are included?
A: Three — a stainless steel Bonklip-style bracelet, a gray Cordura nylon strap, and a brown leather strap with orange stitching, plus a calfskin travel roll.
Q: What makes this watch car-inspired?
A: The colorways are based on BMW 02 series paint colors (Atlantic Blue, Florida Green, Málaga Red), and the Málaga Red version uses a font from a 1940 Ford Standard Coupe dashboard.
Sources: aBlogtoWatch, Camp Watches
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