Mercer Watch Co., like many micro-brands, began life on Kickstarter with its introductory timepiece, the Brigadier. Since then, Mercer has grown its catalog, and last year the New Jersey-based brand released the Airfoil, a contemporary take on a pilot?s watch with an aesthetic that isn?t all too unfamiliar (there are some strong Bremont Solo vibes coming off of this one). At $799, this Sellita SW200-powered timepiece sits in a sweet spot for a lot of watch buyers, but it?s also in a very competitive space. As far as the components and specifications go, the package is relatively solid. You have a 40mm case available in brushed stainless steel or black DLC. The dial is matte black with applied numerals and markers. The hands are broad, stylized swords accented with a simple red seconds hand. Super-LumiNova BGW9 lights up the dial at night. Paired with the watch is a padded shell cordovan strap. Save
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Mercer Watch Co. Airfoil Video Review

Case
Stainless steel, DLC (both “Ruggedized”)

Movement
Sellita SW200-1

Dial
Matte black

Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova

Lens
Double-domed sapphire (with internal AR)

Strap
Shell cordovan

Water Resistance
100 meters

Dimensions
40mm x 47mm

Thickness
11.6mm

Lug Width
20mm

Crown
Screw down

Warranty
2 years

Price
$799

What makes the Airfoil a bit more unique within its genre is its ?Ruggedized? case, which means that it is coated with a hardening material that r...