Is the Svalbard Time Travel HX11 worth it?

If you want a jump-hour watch with sapphire crystal and a numbered case back at a quartz price, it is hard to match. Be ready for possible alignment or hand issues, since owner reports are mixed.

How does the jump-hour movement work?

The hour disc stays fixed on the current hour and jumps when the 60th minute ends. The minute hand travels an arc and snaps back to zero at the top of each hour.

What battery does it take and how long does it last?

It uses a 3V lithium CR2016, and a spare is included in the box. Miyota-based quartz movements typically run one to three years per cell depending on the module's load.

Will the 44.2 mm case fit my wrist?

The case is 44.2 mm wide and 13.5 mm tall, with a maximum wrist circumference of 225 mm. It suits medium to large wrists; under about 7 inches it will wear prominently.

No. The 5 ATM rating covers splashes and brief immersion, not swimming or showering. Keep it away from hot water and diving.

The watch, a spare battery, the retail box, an English manual, and the band packed separately in a plastic tube.

Svalbard Time Travel HX11

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$179.90at TOO Svalbard, last seen Oct 31

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Our take on the Svalbard Time Travel HX11

The Svalbard Time Travel HX11 is a jump-hour quartz watch with a retrograde minute hand, built around a Miyota-based movement with Svalbard's GearBox module. The hour disc snaps to the next hour at minute 60 while the minute hand sweeps an arc and resets to zero. It comes in a 44.2 mm polished 316L steel case with a flat sapphire crystal and a screw-down back engraved with a serial number, in a limited run of 500 pieces. No current price was provided, so check the latest best price against its recent range before buying.

Best forBuyers who want an unusual jump-hour dial rather than a standard three-handerCollectors drawn to a numbered limited edition of 500

What reviewers say

Owner feedback is mixed. One reviewer calls it quirky and accurate with fast supplier help on a strap issue; another reports the hour off-center in its window out of the box and the minute hand detaching within two months of casual wear.

Pros

Quirky, original design
Keeps perfect time
Entertaining jump every 60 minutes
Immediate supplier help on a strap issue

Cons

Hour not centered in the window out of the box
Minute hand came off after under two months
Quality control consistency

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JUMP HOUR WATCH WITH RETROGRADE MINUTES - SVALBARD TIME TRAVEL HX11A

The jump-hour complication has an hour disc that does not slowly sweep between the hours. Instead, it points exactly at the current hour and jumps to the next hour as soon as the 60th minute of the current