True innovation in the sub-$1,000 price range for mechanical watches ? in particular for sports-focused ones ? is a rare feat. That is, of course, unless you are Sydney-based Mancheront, a new watch brand making its global debut with a modern timepiece that works to perfectly pair useful and novel design with robust, value-driven watchmaking.

True innovation in the sub-$1,000 price range for mechanical watches ? in particular for sports-focused ones ? is a rare feat. That is, of course, unless you are Sydney-based Mancheront, a new watch brand making its global debut with a modern timepiece that works to perfectly pair useful and novel design with robust, value-driven watchmaking.

The Case

Taking a look at the new Pacer, you will find a 39.5mm diameter by 13.6mm thickness featuring sharp almost squared lugs, polish-accented crown guards and a matching, deeply-grooved crown. All that in addition to a brushed finish outlook.
While distinct in its own right, the case stands out among the crowd with its unique bi-directional bezel, which brings its total diameter to 41mm. The bezel?s toothing is conceived in Mancheront?s signature Wreath design which can only be achieved in manufacturing via milling rather than stamping – the more common, less expensive, and less intricate method.

Apart from its unique toothing, the Wreath bezel also features a Pulsometer Bezel Insert. This innovative application of the pulsometer scale enables the user to h...