Inspired by the 1954 Italian expedition to K2, the second tallest mountain on earth, the Orienteering Quota 8611 from Terra Cielo Mare is a great companion for any hiker or mountaineer. A field watch in every sense of the word, it contains multiple features that allows it to excel as such.
Coming in at 44mm wide but in a stainless steel, black coated case, the Orienteering Quota 8611 has immediate benefits in legibility as its large dial is easy to read at a glance. The hands, which feature an arrowhead, red hour hand and a sword minute hand (which reaches out to the minute track) aid in time-telling as well. Add to that the bright green lume used on these hands as well as the hour numerals, you'll find the watch ticks off most of what you would desire in a field watch.
However Terra Cielo Mare takes it a step further with a case that is rated at 100 meters water resistance and a compass inner bezel to aid in orienteering. This is accessed through a secondary, also screwed down, crown at 10 o'clock. Depending on your location (North or South Hemisphere) and the time of day, you can use this compass to get your general North, South, East or West bearings.
To bring together the overall design and theme of the Orienteering Quota 8611, the case features an etching of the mighty K2 on the case back. And on the 9 o'clock side, the summit date (31/07/1954) has been engraved on a miniature plaque.
Powering the Orienteering Quota 8611 is Swiss made Sellita SW200 movement. It has a power reserve of 38 hours, beats at 28,800 bph and features 26 jewels. It's a popular movement and is known as a workhouse within the watch community. A great choice for a watch that can face the elements, right by your side.
