Duckworth Prestex California 24 “Green” – Limited to 20 Pieces

In a sea of sameness, this is a 39mm burst of colour and heritage that only 19 other people in the world can own.

A NOTE FROM THE CURATOR

There’s something incredibly satisfying about a well-executed California dial, and even more so when it’s done with such restraint and style. The Duckworth Prestex California 24 (Ref. D935) in green blends vintage eccentricity with modern practicality in a way that feels deliberate, not gimmicky.

The California dial (Roman numerals up top, Arabic below) was first popularized in the 1940s (famously by Rolex), and has since become a cult aesthetic for collectors who appreciate nuance. Here, that historic layout is paired with a rich gloss green dial and heated blue hands, creating a watch that feels playful yet rooted in tradition.

What makes this piece especially compelling is the production philosophy: just 20 pieces per dial colour. Not 200. Not 500. Twenty. Individually numbered.

Behind the colour and charm is real substance: a 200m water-resistant case, screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, and the proven Miyota 9039 automatic movement. This isn’t just a design exercise; it’s a daily-wear mechanical tool watch wrapped in British watchmaking heritage.

For those who appreciate independent brands with real lineage, Duckworth Prestex is not a marketing invention. The name traces back nearly a century, and founder Neil Duckworth, the man who brought TAG Heuer to the UK in the 1980s, revived his family’s historic Prestex brand with a clear vision: practical, affordable, design-led mechanical watches built to last.

This green example is fresh, unworn, and increasingly difficult to source given the extremely small production run.

Happy hunting,
- Brent

CONDITION REPORT & CONTENTS

Condition:
• Unworn
• No signs of wear or damage
• Purchased new September 2025
• Approximately 14 months remaining on factory warranty

Complete Set Includes:
• Inner and outer presentation boxes
• Instruction manual
• Brand brochure
• Personalized note to original buyer
• Orange microfibre polishing cloth
• Warranty card (signed and dated September 2025)
• Individually numbered limited edition (1 of 20 – Green dial)

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: California 24
Reference: D935
Limited Edition: 20 pieces per dial colour (Green)

Case

• 39mm diameter (excluding crown)
• 11mm thickness
• 46.5mm lug-to-lug
• 20mm lug width
• 316L stainless steel
• Brushed and polished finishing
• Screw-down crown with polished logo
• Screw-in caseback
• Double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
• Water resistance: 200m / 660ft

Dial

• Gloss green “California” dial
• Roman numerals (top half), Arabic numerals (bottom half)
• Outer railroad minute track
• Heated blue hands
• Heated blue sweep seconds hand

Movement

• Miyota 9039 automatic
• 42-hour power reserve
• Accuracy: -10 / +30 seconds per day
• Hours, minutes, central seconds

A distinctive independent with true historical roots, sized perfectly at 39mm, and produced in microscopic numbers, this is a modern California dial done right.

If you’re looking for something uncommon, colourful, and backed by genuine watchmaking heritage rather than marketing mythology, this is a compelling addition to any thoughtful collection.