In the event that the bezel insert on your Tugela becomes damaged beyond practical use, we do sell replacement bezels that you can easily install yourself. Here are a few tips on how to install a new bezel insert and get it perfect first time: Use a strong sharp knife to get under the old insert. I […]
Mike
I'm the founder of Draken Watches - a boutique watch company focused on creating tough adventure watches. I have a passion for the outdoors, where I enjoy going mountain biking, hiking and diving.
Good ol’ fashioned maps!
While sourcing some props for the Kalahari photoshoot, I thought it would be great to get some authentic looking paper maps into the scene. Sadly, maps have become a thing of the past with the advent of GPS. I recall my dad always keeping an atlas of South Africa in the back of the car […]
Shipping
New Zealand – orders will ship locally via a tracked service with NZ Post and usually take 2 days. South Africa – we hold some stock for South African orders at our dispatch office in Johannesburg. Orders will generally ship locally via a tracked service with Postnet/Aramex and usually take 2 days. Occasionally, if an […]
Returns
We want you to be able to buy with confidence and be completely happy with your watch purchase. If you receive your watch and are not satisfied for any reason we will gladly accept it as a return within 14 days of delivery, providing: You purchased the watch from us. The product is unworn and […]
Warranty
All Draken watches come with a 2-year limited return-to-base warranty which covers the watch from malfunction or damage, which in our sole opinion is due to a defect in material or workmanship. The warranty period starts from the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse/physical force, or normal wear and […]
Draken Peregrine production update
Hello Peregrine pilots! Production has been rolling along smoothly and the various components are starting to come through the gates. The straps and buckles are complete and are looking great. During production we decided to make a slight change to these which is detailed below. The strap will now be 22mm at the buckle and […]
Introducing the Kalahari
Our next model takes it’s name from the biggest desert of Southern Africa – the Kalahari. This is a desolate landscape that is harsh, unforgiving and beautiful. It is ever changing and to the observant, abundant with life. In much the same way, the Kalahari watch is abundant in features, and demonstrates the energy of […]
The New Zealand Alpine Team in Nepal
The New Zealand Alpine Team recently returned from a successful trip to Nepal where they ascended Cholatse via the French route on the North Face. They got some really great photos along the way, featuring the Draken Tugela. More details to follow, but for now, enjoy…
The Phoenix must burn to emerge.
Yes, Draken has been a bit quiet since we pulled the Peregrine from Kickstarter. I had been working flat out to make the Peregrine launch, and doing all the promotion can be exhausting. I needed a break. I did actually have one – my folks were visiting from SA, so my wife and I have […]