In 1996, it won the Watch of The Year award and the following year, it was permanently exhibited at the International Watchmaking Museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The use of a quartz movement enabled the easy enjoyment of complicated functions. It managed to keep the price, including maintenance costs, affordable.
The Shellman watch has been highly acclaimed worldwide. In 1996, it won the prestigious Watch of the Year award, and the following year, it was permanently exhibited at the International Watchmaking Museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. By utilizing a quartz movement, Shellman made complicated functions easily accessible while keeping both the price and maintenance costs affordable.
Shellman’s first original watch, the “Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater,” was created in 1995 to commemorate the brand’s 25th anniversary. Limited to just 300 pieces, it sold out immediately upon release. The “Dual Time Repeater” was developed as a modern reinterpretation of the Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater, meticulously refining each detail and adapting the design for contemporary tastes.
Design Highlights
1. Intricately Designed Dial: The essence of the Dual Time Repeater's dial lies in its three-dimensional structure. The main dial features a meticulously crafted guilloché pattern, recreated with a lathe to engrave intricate designs onto a metal plate—a tradition dating back to the pocket watch era. The round sub-dials showcase a record-like guilloché, while the logo plate and indicators are set on fan-shaped bases. To maintain high legibility, the index markings are built up with thick layers of paint. Despite its multifunctional design, the watch achieves a clean aesthetic through the thoughtful combination of diverse techniques.
2. Perfect Balance of Beauty and Legibility: Inspired by timeless antique masterpieces, the Dual Time Repeater adopts elegant Breguet hands, known for their flowing, intricate shapes. These hands are polished and sculpted three-dimensionally, with their tips slightly curved toward the dial. This subtle curve enhances legibility when viewed at an angle, offering an exceptional balance between aesthetics and functionality.
3. Bezel Lines That Create Artistic Shadows: The Dual Time Repeater’s case features a bezel that is sharply shaped, extending from the curved edge of the domed crystal outward. Compared to flat or round bezels, this design creates striking shadow effects, giving the watch a unique appearance under varying light angles. Additionally, stepped lugs further enhance the elegant silhouette of the case when worn.
Functions
1. Dual Time: This function displays the time in two regions with different time zones. The retrograde 24-hour hand instantly distinguishes between AM and PM, enhancing usability.
2. Alarm: In addition to a standard alarm that chimes once at a set time, the watch offers a daily alarm with three distinct tones based on the time of day (morning, afternoon, and night). There’s also a local alarm that can be set for the local time, making it highly versatile for various needs.
3. Minute Repeater: The minute repeater function audibly indicates the current time down to the minute using two distinct chime tones. This feature requires highly advanced craftsmanship and allows users to hear the time whenever desired.
4. Perpetual Calendar: This feature automatically adjusts for leap years, eliminating the need for manual corrections. As long as the watch is running, it displays the correct date without user intervention.
Expertly Overhauled by Citizen in December 2025. The overhaul included the following:
1)Disassembly and cleaning
2)Battery replacement
3)Running test
4)Replacement of the case back gasket
As for the paperwork, we will provide you with the delivery note issued by Citizen, which details the overhaul work.