The return to the desert
Hi folks. Last year, we hinted at the return of the Kalahari, one of the most sought-after and interesting watches we’ve made. I wanted to give an update on that project. To catch those of you up that have never heard of the Kalahari, this was a desert military...
Kruger, from 36,000ft up
When we relaunched the Kruger earlier this year, one of the biggest changes we made to the design was on the bezel. The new Kruger features a 60-click, bidirectional rotating bezel, with the option for 3 different bezel inserts – 12h timezone, diver and...
Success Stories in Kruger Region Thanks to GKEPF
The Greater Kruger Environmental Protection Foundation (GKEPF) plays a vital role in supporting wildlife protection across one of Africa’s most iconic conservation landscapes. At the heart of this work is GKEPF’s Protection pillar, which brings together reserve...
Draken renews its commitment to saving the rhino
Draken is excited to be partnering with Greater Kruger Environmental Protection Foundation (GKEPF) with the release of the 2025 Kruger. 5% of profits from the sale of each Kruger watch will go to GKEPF to fund ground activities, such as monitoring and tagging of...
Kruger V2 – Part 3
At the end of last year I made a number of decisions about the Kruger V2 and have since pushed the go button on prototypes. Many of you were excited about the prospect of an automatic version. I can confirm that it is going ahead! Movement The automatic version will...
Draken First Aid
Hi folks. As you may know, I am an avid fan of outdoor adventure and equipment to take into the outdoors. A while ago, I mentioned we were looking into an alternate use for the MOLLE pouch we ship our watches in. A first aid kit was the most popular idea, and makes...
Kruger V2 – Part 2
In the last post about the Kruger V2, I talked about the dimensions, the materials, and the bezel. Thanks to everyone who provided feedback. There is clearly a lot of love for the Kruger. I’ve come to a few decisions on those topics. For the dimensions, it seems...
Aoraki 2024 production update
PRODUCTION UPDATE ​Hi folks. Just a quick update on the production of the Aoraki. Cases – in QC. We’ve picked up a few flaws in the finishing so we’ll be retouching those Dials – ready Hands – ready Movement – ready Straps –...
Kruger V2 – Part 1
For those of you who don’t know, Kruger was the titanium chronograph we launched in 2022. It had a mecha-quartz movement (i.e. battery powered), with a mechanical chronograph module. The Kruger received excellent reviews and is still one of our most requested...
How the Peregrine came to be
I wanted to talk a bit about the Peregrine. A lot of thinking went into it, but it is probably the most underrated model in our lineup. I think it deserves a bit more credit. Â PEREGRINE V1 After the success of our maiden model the Tugela, I really started to explore...
The Dirty Dozen
In the world of horology, military watches occupy a unique and revered space. Combining durability, precision, and functionality, these timepieces are built to endure the harshest conditions while maintaining accuracy, making them indispensable to soldiers. Among the...
Saturation diving
Saturation divers are among the most skilled and elite professional divers in the world. They often spend days or weeks under pressure, completing complex tasks that only human hands can achieve at extreme depth. To understand what sat diving is, we need to understand...