An entirely new function for the Horage watchmaking community was the goal and the Exposure function of Lensman 2 is the result.

For new enthusiasts and photographic veterans alike, understanding the settings required to arrive at a well-exposed image is paramount. Lensman 2 Exposure is a timepiece that reinvigorates the fascination one has with light in photography as it breaks down barriers by simplifying the process of calculating a scene's exposure. Function aside, it's a timepiece that transitions genres and lifestyles of eras that have brought us to today. 

The Lensman 2 Exposure excites us all and enables us to understand more deeply the fascination of watchmaking with a nod to the innovations of photography.
 

The all-new function at the heart of Lensman 2 Exposure is front and centre.

The bidirectional rotating bezel works as an exposure calculator, ranging from ISO (film speed) of 25 to 12,800 and an aperture (f-stop) of f/1.4 to F/22. Both of these figures are highly visible for quick reference, while the lighting conditions (represented by icons) and shutter speed are engraved on an inner dial ring. The optimal shutter speeds and f-stops are revealed when the iso markings of the bezel are rotated to align with your current lighting conditions, thus helping you to calculate the optimal shutter speed and aperture for your camera's exposure.

The watch is both form and function and provides an old-school, tried and true way to ensure proper exposure for film and manual digital cameras.

A timepiece that visually and functionally reinvents the definition of what a true modern-day tool watch can be.

The incredibly efficient and chronometer-certified K2 micro-rotor movement has been reworked to accommodate the new 24-hour GMT function of Lensman 2 Exposure. The GMT hand has a sizable aperture filled with white X1 Super-LumiNova®, while the movement allows you to adjust it in one-hour increments that are independent of the main hands. Surrounding the perimeter of the inner dial are Arabic numerals for the 24-hour time of the GMT hand, which is framed by a detailed minute/seconds track with X1 Super-LumiNova® marks every hour. Step back and the dial looks like it belongs on the top plate of a pro-SLR camera, but look closer and you have a multi-functional watch that’s a modern nomad's dream.

 

The calibre is on full display through the AR sapphire case back, which is surrounded by the textured matte black aluminum. The movement has been reworked with a 24-hour GMT module and like its predecessor is beautifully decorated in a galvanic finish with Horage's signature grid pattern and Côtes de Genève, with the micro-rotor positioned at the right with the balance wheel and full silicon escapement exposed underneath. The rotor is available in rhodium-plated tungsten or PT950 platinum as found in the limited edition Brian Griffin model.

In addition, the K2 calibre keeps pace with a full non-magnetic silicon escapement inclusive of silicon hairspring, anchor and escape wheel. Engraved on the case back's outer ring is a photographer’s slogan, “You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” On the special edition is a quote from Brian Griffin, "Believe in your light."

The engineering required for the case resulted in our team taking the entire manufacturing of the case in-house at our new partner facility Paoluzzo Ag located in our hometown of Biel/Bienne Switzerland.

To achieve the hybrid bi-metallic exoskeleton case we utilized an innovative dual material construction consisting of an outer case of Grade 5 titanium and an inner case made from black anodized aluminium, highlighting two premium yet lesser utilized watch materials.  The result is a watch that takes on a geometry all of its own. 

The matte anodized black aluminium is framed by a highly polished Grade 5 titanium resulting in a look that bridges high horology with the iconic design attributes of medium-format cameras.  The low profile and lightweight materials result in a watch that wears incredibly well.

Brian Griffin Limited Edition

Born in the UK on April 13, 1948, Professor Brian Griffin had a tremendous career in both photography and filmmaking.

In 1988, he published the book “Work” with a one-man show at the National Portrait Gallery. “Work” was awarded the “Best Photography Book in the World” at the Barcelona Primavera Fotografica 1991.

The following year, the British Guardian newspaper also declared Griffin “The Photographer of the Decade” for his portraits of musicians, including Depeche Mode, R.E.M., Iggy Pop, Ringo Starr and Peter Gabriel. Life Magazine even used his photograph “A Broken Frame” on the cover of a special supplement, “The Greatest Photographs of the 80s.”

How influential was Brian Griffin?

In 2004 he shot a documentary for Paul McCartney and created advertising campaigns for major brands like British Airways and Sony.

The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain awarded Brian the Centenary Medal in recognition of his sustained, significant contribution to the art of photography.

In 2014, he received an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University. In 2016, he was inducted into the Album Cover Hall Of Fame and in 2019 became an Associate Visiting Professor at the University Of The Highlands And Islands, Scotland.

Limited Edition Extras

Purchasers of the Brian Griffin Limited Edtion will be able to choose from one of four limited edition photo box categories designated as; Music, Film, Portrait and Artist Selection.

Each photo box includes four images curated from Griffin’s archive, signed and numbered by the artist himself.
 

This Limited Edition of Lensman 2 Exposure is dedicated to the extraordinary life and work of British photographer Professor Brian Griffin.

He truly exemplified what it meant to believe in one's light. 

Brian will be missed terribly and we are honoured to have experienced his greatness.

Brian Griffin R.I.P. (1948 - 2024)

Case: Grade 5 titanium exo-case (polished) and anodized aluminium inner-case in matte black

Dimensions: Diameter 39mm, lug to lug 45.8mm

Bezel: Bidirectional rotating exposure calculator - ISO 25 to 12,800, aperture f/1.4 to F/22
 
Functions: Manual Exposure calculator via bidirectional bezel, 24-hour GMT, central home hour, minute and seconds
 
Dial: Black or Yellow options. 12 and 24-hour tracks, minutes/seconds track, light conditions via icons and shutter speed (to work with rotating bezel), central GMT hand
 
Hands: Central local hour and minute with lume, seconds and 24-hour GMT with lume aperture

Luminous: X1 Swiss Super LumiNova®

Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with 5-layer anti-reflection coating

Micro-Rotor: Rhodium-plated tungsten
 
Certification: COSC Chronometer Certified

Case Back: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflection coating, case back ring engraving "You don't take a photograph, you make it."

Crown: Grade 5 titanium, push-pull

Strap: Black or yellow rubber strap with quick change function and deployant buckle
 
Water resistance: 50 meters

Movement: K2 micro-rotor with 24-hour GMT module, 3.6mm x 30mm, +72-hour power reserve, silicon escapement including hairspring, anchor and escape wheel, screw balance regulation, hand-finished with Côtes de Genève & quadratic galvanic  bridge decoration
 

Case: Grade 5 titanium exo-case (polished) and anodized aluminium inner-case in matte black
 
Dimensions: Diameter 39mm, lug to lug 45.8mm

Bezel: Bidirectional rotating exposure calculator - ISO 25 to 12,800, aperture f/1.4 to F/22
 
Functions: Manual exposure calculator via bidirectional bezel, 24-hour GMT, central home hour, minute and seconds
 
Dial: Silver, 12 and 24-hour tracks, minutes/seconds track, light conditions via images and shutter speed (to work with rotating bezel), Central GMT hand

Hands: Central local hour and minute with lume, seconds and 24-hour GMT with lume aperture
 
Luminous: X1 Swiss Super LumiNova®

Crown: Grade 5 titanium, push-pull
 
Strap: Black rubber strap with quick change function and deployant buckle. The yellow strap can be purchased separately

Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with 5-layer anti-reflection coating

Case Back: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflection coating, case back ring engraving with "Believe in your light. - Brian Griffin" quote

Water resistance: 50 meters
 
Movement: K2 micro-rotor with 24-hour GMT module, +72-hour power reserve, silicon escapement including hairspring, anchor and escape wheel, screw balance regulation, hand-finished with Côtes de Genève & quadratic galvanic bridge decoration
 
Micro-Rotor: PT950 Platinum
 
Certification: COSC Chronometer Certified

Extras: Collectible photo box of four signed and numbered photographs by Brian Griffin. Choose from one of four curated photo box packages.