Draken

Type
Microbrand
Based in
New Zealand
Founded
2016
Sold via
direct
Website
drakenwatches.com

Draken Watches Limited of Waipu, New Zealand, started in 2016 by South African-born designer Michael Blythe and named after the Drakensberg. Original aviation-inspired tool watches: Tugela (including a GMT), Kruger chronograph, Aoraki field watch and Peregrine. WooCommerce store in NZD. The sheet's "Puerto Rico, Picúa/Tiburón, Sellita, mid-century" details belong to a different brand, Santurce Collection.

Models

WatchPrice fromMovementDia. mmThick mmCrystalMicro-adjust
Aoraki $396 Miyota 82S5 39 12.35 Sapphire no bracelet
Kruger A $453 Seiko VK63A 44 12.45 Sapphire On-the-fly
Kruger Auto $1,616 ETA Valjoux 7750 44 15.6 Sapphire On-the-fly
Kruger B $453 Seiko VK67A 44 12.45 Sapphire On-the-fly
Peregrine $542 Miyota 9130 42 12.75 Sapphire —
Tugela $447 Seiko NH35A 42 14 Sapphire Tool (pin holes)
Tugela GMT $482 Seiko NH34A 42 14 Sapphire —