50-piece debut • Expected $450 USD • Mid-November 2026
TURTLE Midnight Tide blue-and-white chronograph
Midnight Tide · Debut Edition

Built to outlast the moment.

A 40mm white-and-blue chronograph with a ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, and the tactile character of a Meca-Quartz movement.

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50-piece debutExpected $450No deposit

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40mm
Case diameter
Sapphire
Crystal
100m
Water resistance
Meca-Quartz
Precision chronograph
50
Opening production run
The first piece

Distinctive at a glance. Rewarding up close.

Midnight Tide balances a white sunburst dial with deep blue registers and a ceramic tachymeter bezel. Brushed steel keeps the watch grounded; polished facets bring it to life as the light changes.

It is a chronograph designed for daily wear—not a watch that waits for a special occasion.

9.6mmCase thickness
48.5mmLug to lug
20mmBracelet width
Front view of the TURTLE Midnight Tide
Midnight Tide · 40mm · Meca-Quartz
Designed in California

One watch, kept close from idea to final check.

Midnight Tide began with a simple goal: create an everyday chronograph with enough character to feel special and proportions that make it easy to wear. TURTLE is starting small so the product—not production volume—sets the pace.

Independent California microbrand
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Inspect the components

Cases, dials, hands, bezels, bracelets, and movements are checked for finish, consistency, and fit.

02

Assemble in controlled batches

Dial placement, hand installation, casing, and bracelet fitment are completed by hand around a finished movement.

03

Approve each watch individually

Alignment, chronograph operation, crown and pusher action, bracelet fit, and visible finish are checked before final preparation.

“I would rather make a small number carefully than build a larger release around shortcuts.”
KamalFounder · TURTLE Watch Co. · California
Side profile of the TURTLE Midnight Tide case, crown, and pushers
Brushed and polished 316L steel9.6mm case
TURTLE Midnight Tide caseback
DEBUT RUN · 50 PIECES
Limited opening run

Fifty watches. One focused debut.

The opening run is limited to 50 watches. Each includes an individually numbered release card, while the watch itself remains clean and unnumbered.

Expected price$450 USD
Release windowMid-November 2026
Quantity50 watches
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Design directionFinalized
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Prototype verificationNext milestone
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Ordering windowAfter confirmation

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The specification

Purposeful proportions. Proven components.

A slim chronograph built around everyday materials and a movement chosen for tactile operation, accuracy, and practical ownership.

TURTLE Midnight Tide dimensions
Case
40.0mm 316L stainless steel48.5mm lug-to-lug · 9.6mm case thickness
Movement
TMI VK63 meca-quartz movementQuartz timekeeping with crisp chronograph actuation and instant reset
Crystal
Flat sapphireAnti-reflective coating
Bezel
Blue ceramic tachymeterWhite scale markings
Dial
White sunburst with blue registersApplied indices and luminous hands
Water resistance
10 ATM / 100 metres
Bracelet
Solid-link stainless steel20mm width · engraved deployant clasp
01Midnight Tide
02Presentation box
03Numbered release card
04Care guide & cloth

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TURTLE Midnight Tide worn outdoors in natural daylight
Made to leave the watch box

Refined for the week. Relaxed for the weekend.

The blue-and-white palette brings character. The 40mm case, sapphire crystal, steel bracelet, and 100-metre rating make it easy to wear.

A watch should feel special when you notice it—and natural when you do not.
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0114-day returnsUnused watches in original condition 02Two-year warrantyManufacturing defects covered 03Tracked shippingClear dispatch and delivery terms 04Direct repair supportService beyond the warranty period
What does “hand-assembled” mean?+
The watch is assembled from inspected components in small batches. Dial placement, hand installation, casing, bracelet fitment, cleaning, and final checks are completed by hand. The Meca-Quartz movement is supplied as a finished component.
Why use a Meca-Quartz movement?+
The Meca-Quartz movement combines dependable quartz timekeeping with a crisp chronograph action and instant hand reset. It keeps the watch slim, accurate, and practical to own.
How many watches will be made?+
The opening run is limited to 50 watches. Each includes an individually numbered release card. The watch itself is not numbered.
When will Midnight Tide launch?+
The current release window is mid-November 2026. Waitlist members will receive the confirmed date and ordering instructions before the public announcement.
What is the expected price?+
The expected launch price is $450 USD. The final price will be confirmed before orders open. Full shipping, return, warranty, privacy, and purchase terms are already available.
What warranty is included?+
Midnight Tide includes a two-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship. Battery replacement, normal wear, accidental damage, and unauthorized repair are excluded. Read the full warranty and repair policy.
Can I return the watch?+
Yes. A return may be requested within 14 days of delivery when the watch remains unused, unworn, unsized, and complete with its protective films and original packaging. Read the full return policy.
Does the waitlist reserve a watch?+
No. It gives you first notice of the confirmed release date, final details, and ordering window. There is no deposit and no obligation to purchase.
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